Became law, signed April 20, 2023, 100 days after it was filed.
2023 Regular Session, 2023–2024
House Bill 1254
Relating to the prohibition of certain practices against a minor; to provide a penalty; and to declare an emergency.
What it does
The synopsis the Legislative Assembly published with the bill.
AN ACT to create and enact chapter 12.1-36.1 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to the prohibition of certain practices against a minor; to provide a penalty; and to declare an emergency.
Sponsors
Who carried the bill in each chamber, and who signed on. Each name leads to the member's page.
In the House of Representatives
Sponsor
Its course
January 10 to April 25, 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 action21 actions on 15 days
In the House of RepresentativesJan 10 to Feb 1738 days
Human ServicesJan 10 to Feb 1637 days
In the SenateFeb 17 to Apr 345 days
Human ServicesFeb 21 to Apr 341 days
Waiting to be sentApr 3 to Apr 129 days
With the GovernorApr 12 to Apr 208 days
Votes
Yeas to nays, as the Legislative Assembly recorded them. Committee votes are set in.
Human Services12–2
Do pass as amended · Feb 16
House of Representatives, second reading66–25
Passed · Feb 17 · 3 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, Dawson Holle, Dennis Johnson, Dick Anderson, Don Vigesaa, Donna Henderson, Dori Hauck, Dwight Kiefert, Gary Kreidt, Glenn Bosch, Gregory Stemen, Jared C. Hagert, Jason Dockter, Jay Fisher, Jeff Hoverson, Jeremy Olson, Jim Grueneich, Jim Kasper, Jorin Johnson, Karen A. Anderson, Karen Karls, Karen M. Rohr, Kathy Frelich, Kelby Timmons, Landon Bahl, 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, 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, Corey Mock, Cynthia Schreiber-Beck, David Richter, Donald W. Longmuir, Emily O'Brien, Eric J. Murphy, Gretchen Dobervich, Hamida Dakane, Jayme Davis, Jim Jonas, Jon O. Nelson, Jonathan Warrey, Josh Boschee, Josh Christy, Karla Rose Hanson, LaurieBeth Hager, Lisa Finley-DeVille, Liz Conmy, Mark Sanford, Mary Schneider, Shannon Roers Jones, Steve Swiontek, Zachary Ista
Not voting Keith Kempenich, Mitch Ostlie, Scott Wagner
Apr 3
Senate, second reading37–10
Passed · Apr 3
Who voted how
Yea Bob Paulson, Brad Bekkedahl, Cole Conley, Dale Patten, David A. Clemens, David Hogue, David S. Rust, Diane Larson, Donald Schaible, Doug Larsen, Greg Kessel, Janne Myrdal, Jay Elkin, Jeffery J. Magrum, Jerry Klein, Jim P. Roers, Jonathan Sickler, Jordan L. Kannianen, Judy Estenson, Keith Boehm, Kent Weston, Kristin Roers, Kyle Davison, Larry Luick, Mark F. Weber, 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 Curt Kreun, Dean Rummel, Dick Dever, Jeff Barta, Judy Lee, Karen K. Krebsbach, Kathy Hogan, Merrill Piepkorn, Ryan Braunberger, Tim Mathern
Senate, amendment11–36
Failed · Apr 3
Who voted how
Yea Brad Bekkedahl, Curt Kreun, Dean Rummel, Jeff Barta, Judy Lee, Kathy Hogan, Kristin Roers, Kyle Davison, Michelle Axtman, Ryan Braunberger, Tim Mathern
Nay Bob Paulson, Cole Conley, Dale Patten, David A. Clemens, David Hogue, David S. Rust, Diane Larson, Dick Dever, Donald Schaible, Doug Larsen, Greg Kessel, Janne Myrdal, Jay Elkin, Jeffery J. Magrum, Jerry Klein, Jim P. Roers, Jonathan Sickler, Jordan L. Kannianen, Judy Estenson, Karen K. Krebsbach, Keith Boehm, Kent Weston, Larry Luick, Mark F. Weber, Merrill Piepkorn, Michael Dwyer, Mike Wobbema, Randy A. Burckhard, Randy D. Lemm, Robert Erbele, Ronald Sorvaag, Scott Meyer, Sean Cleary, Shawn Vedaa, Terry M. Wanzek, Todd Beard
Amendments
Each amendment offered, and what became of it.
House of Representatives committee amendmentAdopted
Adopted Feb 17
Senate committee amendmentPending
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 10 – Feb 17
- Jan 10Introduced and sent to Human Services
- Jan 24Heard in Human Services
- Feb 15Heard in Human Services
- Feb 16Human Services recommended it as amended, 12 to 2
- Feb 17Amended as the committee recommended
- Passed the House of Representatives, 66 to 25
In the Senate Feb 21 – Apr 3
- Feb 21Arrived in the Senate
- Read a first time and sent to Human Services
- Mar 15Heard in Human Services
- Heard in Human Services
- Mar 28Heard in Human Services
- Mar 29Heard in Human Services
- Apr 3Human Services reported it without a recommendation, 6 to 0
- An amendment failed
- Passed the Senate, 37 to 10
To the Governor Apr 3 – Apr 25
- Apr 3Returned to the House of Representatives
- Apr 5Signed in the Senate
- Apr 6Signed in the House of Representatives
- Apr 12Sent to the Governor
- Apr 20Signed by the Governor
- Apr 25Filed with the Secretary of State
All 21 actions, as published
- Jan 10Introduced, first reading, (emergency), referred Human Services CommitteeHouse of Representatives
- Jan 24Committee Hearing 02:30House of Representatives
- Feb 15Committee Hearing 10:45House of Representatives
- Feb 16Reported back amended, do pass, amendment placed on calendar 12 2 0House of Representatives
- Feb 17Amendment adopted, placed on calendarHouse of Representatives
- Feb 17Second reading, passed, yeas 66 nays 25, Emergency clause carriedHouse of Representatives
- Feb 21Received from HouseSenate
- Feb 21Introduced, first reading, (emergency), referred Human Services CommitteeSenate
- Mar 15Committee Hearing 09:45Senate
- Mar 15Committee Hearing 02:30Senate
- Mar 28Committee Hearing 11:30Senate
- Mar 29Committee Hearing 09:00Senate
- Apr 3Reported back amended, without recommendation 6 0 0Senate
- Apr 3Amendment failed, placed on calendarSenate
- Apr 3Second reading, passed, yeas 37 nays 10, Emergency clause carriedSenate
- Apr 3Returned to HouseHouse of Representatives
- Apr 5Signed by PresidentSenate
- Apr 6Signed by SpeakerHouse of Representatives
- Apr 12Sent to GovernorHouse of Representatives
- Apr 20Signed by Governor 04/19House of Representatives
- Apr 25Filed with Secretary Of State 04/21Both houses