Became law, signed April 26, 2023, 107 days after it was filed.
2023 Regular Session, 2023–2024
House Bill 1205
Relating to prohibiting public libraries from maintaining explicit sexual material; to provide for a legislative management report; and to provide for application.
What it does
The synopsis the Legislative Assembly published with the bill.
AN ACT to create and enact a new section to chapter 12.1-27.1 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to prohibiting public libraries from maintaining explicit sexual material; to provide for a legislative management report; and to provide for application.
Sponsors
Who carried the bill in each chamber, and who signed on. Each name leads to the member's page.
Its course
January 9 to April 27, 2023, on one scale. In the top row each mark is a day something happened; taller marks are busier days.
Each committee stop sits inside its chamber.
Every action23 actions on 19 days
In the House of RepresentativesJan 9 to Feb 1638 days
JudiciaryJan 9 to Feb 1436 days
In the SenateFeb 16 to Mar 2941 days
JudiciaryFeb 20 to Mar 2836 days
Back in the House of RepresentativesMar 29 to Apr 2426 days
Waiting to be sentApr 24 to Apr 251 day
With the GovernorApr 25 to Apr 261 day
Votes
Yeas to nays, as the Legislative Assembly recorded them. Committee votes are set in.
Judiciary10–3
Do pass as amended · Feb 14
House of Representatives, second reading65–28
Passed · Feb 16 · 1 not voting
Who voted how
Yea Andrew Marschall, Anna S. Novak, Austen Schauer, Ben Koppelman, Bernie Satrom, Bert Anderson, Bill Tveit, Brandon Prichard, Carrie McLeod, Claire Cory, Clayton Fegley, Cole Christensen, Craig Headland, Dan Ruby, David Monson, Dawson Holle, Dennis Johnson, Dick Anderson, Don Vigesaa, Donna Henderson, Dori Hauck, Dwight Kiefert, Gary Kreidt, Glenn Bosch, Gregory Stemen, Jason Dockter, Jay Fisher, Jeff Hoverson, Jeremy Olson, Jim Grueneich, Jim Kasper, Jorin Johnson, Karen A. Anderson, Karen Karls, Karen M. Rohr, Kathy Frelich, Keith Kempenich, Kelby Timmons, Larry Bellew, Lawrence R. Klemin, Lisa Meier, Lori VanWinkle, Matthew Heilman, Matthew Ruby, Michelle Strinden, Mike Beltz, Mike Brandenburg, Mike Lefor, Mike Motschenbacher, Mike Nathe, Mike Schatz, Mitch Ostlie, Nathan Toman, Nico Rios, Pat D. Heinert, Patrick R. Hatlestad, Paul J. Thomas, Randy A. Schobinger, Robin Weisz, Scott Dyk, Scott Louser, Steve Vetter, SuAnn Olson, Todd Porter, Vicky Steiner
Nay Alisa Mitskog, Bob Martinson, Brandy L. Pyle, Corey Mock, Cynthia Schreiber-Beck, David Richter, Donald W. Longmuir, Emily O'Brien, Eric J. Murphy, Gretchen Dobervich, Hamida Dakane, Jared C. Hagert, Jayme Davis, Jim Jonas, Jon O. Nelson, Jonathan Warrey, Josh Boschee, Josh Christy, Karla Rose Hanson, Landon Bahl, LaurieBeth Hager, Lisa Finley-DeVille, Liz Conmy, Mark Sanford, Mary Schneider, Shannon Roers Jones, Steve Swiontek, Zachary Ista
Not voting Scott Wagner
Judiciary7–0
Do pass as amended · Mar 28
Senate, second reading39–7
Passed · Mar 29 · 1 not voting
Who voted how
Yea Bob Paulson, Brad Bekkedahl, Cole Conley, Curt Kreun, Dale Patten, David A. Clemens, David Hogue, David S. Rust, Dean Rummel, Diane Larson, Dick Dever, Donald Schaible, Doug Larsen, Greg Kessel, Janne Myrdal, Jay Elkin, Jeff Barta, Jeffery J. Magrum, Jerry Klein, Jim P. Roers, Jonathan Sickler, Jordan L. Kannianen, Judy Estenson, Keith Boehm, Kent Weston, Kyle Davison, Larry Luick, Michael Dwyer, Michelle Axtman, Mike Wobbema, Randy A. Burckhard, Randy D. Lemm, Robert Erbele, Ronald Sorvaag, Scott Meyer, Sean Cleary, Shawn Vedaa, Terry M. Wanzek, Todd Beard
Nay Judy Lee, Karen K. Krebsbach, Kathy Hogan, Mark F. Weber, Merrill Piepkorn, Ryan Braunberger, Tim Mathern
Not voting Kristin Roers
House of Representatives, second reading70–22
Passed · Apr 21 · 2 not voting
Who voted how
Yea Andrew Marschall, Anna S. Novak, Austen Schauer, Ben Koppelman, Bernie Satrom, Bert Anderson, Bill Tveit, Brandon Prichard, Brandy L. Pyle, Carrie McLeod, Claire Cory, Clayton Fegley, Cole Christensen, Craig Headland, Dan Ruby, David Monson, David Richter, Dawson Holle, Dennis Johnson, Dick Anderson, Don Vigesaa, Donna Henderson, Dori Hauck, Dwight Kiefert, Gary Kreidt, Glenn Bosch, Gregory Stemen, Jason Dockter, Jeff Hoverson, Jeremy Olson, Jim Grueneich, Jim Jonas, Jim Kasper, Jonathan Warrey, Jorin Johnson, Karen A. Anderson, Karen Karls, Karen M. Rohr, Kathy Frelich, Keith Kempenich, Kelby Timmons, Larry Bellew, Lawrence R. Klemin, Lisa Meier, Lori VanWinkle, Matthew Heilman, Matthew Ruby, Michelle Strinden, Mike Beltz, Mike Brandenburg, Mike Lefor, Mike Motschenbacher, Mike Nathe, Mike Schatz, Mitch Ostlie, Nathan Toman, Nico Rios, Pat D. Heinert, Patrick R. Hatlestad, Paul J. Thomas, Randy A. Schobinger, Robin Weisz, Scott Dyk, Scott Louser, Scott Wagner, Steve Swiontek, Steve Vetter, SuAnn Olson, Todd Porter, Vicky Steiner
Nay Alisa Mitskog, Bob Martinson, Corey Mock, Cynthia Schreiber-Beck, Donald W. Longmuir, Emily O'Brien, Eric J. Murphy, Gretchen Dobervich, Hamida Dakane, Jared C. Hagert, Jayme Davis, Jon O. Nelson, Josh Boschee, Josh Christy, Karla Rose Hanson, LaurieBeth Hager, Lisa Finley-DeVille, Liz Conmy, Mark Sanford, Mary Schneider, Shannon Roers Jones, Zachary Ista
Not voting Jay Fisher, Landon Bahl
Amendments
Each amendment offered, and what became of it.
House of Representatives committee amendmentAdopted
Adopted Feb 15
Senate committee amendmentAdopted
Adopted Mar 29
Text
Each version as the Legislative Assembly printed it.
l9n doesn't hold this bill's text yet.
What happened
In l9n's words, one line for each step. Every action as the Legislative Assembly published it is below.
In the House of Representatives Jan 9 – Feb 16
- Jan 9Introduced and sent to Judiciary
- Jan 17Heard in Judiciary
- Feb 13Heard in Judiciary
- Feb 14Judiciary recommended it as amended, 10 to 3
- Feb 15Amended as the committee recommended
- Feb 16Passed the House of Representatives, 65 to 28
In the Senate Feb 17 – Mar 29
- Feb 17Arrived in the Senate
- Feb 20Read a first time and sent to Judiciary
- Mar 13Heard in Judiciary
- Heard in Judiciary
- Mar 14Heard in Judiciary
- Mar 28Judiciary recommended it as amended, 7 to 0
- Mar 29Amended as the committee recommended
- Passed the Senate, 39 to 7
Back in the House of Representatives Mar 30 – Apr 24
- Mar 30Returned to the House of Representatives
- Apr 21The House of Representatives agreed to the other chamber's changes
- Passed the House of Representatives, 70 to 22
- Apr 24Signed in the Senate
To the Governor Apr 25 – Apr 27
- Apr 25Signed in the House of Representatives
- Sent to the Governor
- Apr 26Signed by the Governor
- Apr 27Filed with the Secretary of State
All 23 actions, as published
- Jan 9Introduced, first reading, referred Judiciary CommitteeHouse of Representatives
- Jan 17Committee Hearing 09:30House of Representatives
- Feb 13Committee Hearing 03:48House of Representatives
- Feb 14Reported back amended, do pass, amendment placed on calendar 10 3 0House of Representatives
- Feb 15Amendment adopted, placed on calendarHouse of Representatives
- Feb 16Second reading, passed, yeas 65 nays 28House of Representatives
- Feb 17Received from HouseSenate
- Feb 20Introduced, first reading, referred Judiciary CommitteeSenate
- Mar 13Committee Hearing 10:00Senate
- Mar 13Committee Hearing 11:57Senate
- Mar 14Committee Hearing 09:07Senate
- Mar 28Reported back amended, do pass, amendment placed on calendar 7 0 0Senate
- Mar 29Amendment adopted, placed on calendarSenate
- Mar 29Second reading, passed as amended, yeas 39 nays 7Senate
- Mar 30Returned to House (12)House of Representatives
- Apr 20Laid over one legislative dayHouse of Representatives
- Apr 21ConcurredHouse of Representatives
- Apr 21Second reading, passed, yeas 70 nays 22House of Representatives
- Apr 24Signed by PresidentSenate
- Apr 25Signed by SpeakerHouse of Representatives
- Apr 25Sent to GovernorHouse of Representatives
- Apr 26Signed by Governor 04/25House of Representatives
- Apr 27Filed with Secretary Of State 04/26Both houses