Became law, signed April 13, 2023, 92 days after it was filed.
2023 Regular Session, 2023–2024
Senate Bill 2208
Relating to mandating the attorney general to issue opinions requested by individual members of the legislative assembly.
What it does
The synopsis the Legislative Assembly published with the bill.
AN ACT to amend and reenact section 54-12-01 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to mandating the attorney general to issue opinions requested by individual members of the legislative assembly.
Sponsors
Who carried the bill in each chamber, and who signed on. Each name leads to the member's page.
Its course
January 11 to April 17, 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 17 days
In the SenateJan 11 to Feb 1434 days
State and Local GovernmentJan 11 to Feb 1030 days
In the House of RepresentativesFeb 14 to Mar 317 days
JudiciaryFeb 17 to Mar 314 days
Back in the SenateMar 3 to Apr 1038 days
Waiting to be sentApr 10 to Apr 111 day
With the GovernorApr 11 to Apr 132 days
Votes
Yeas to nays, as the Legislative Assembly recorded them. Committee votes are set in.
Do pass as amended · Feb 10
Senate, second reading44–0
Passed · Feb 14 · 3 not voting
Who voted how
Yea Bob Paulson, Brad Bekkedahl, Cole Conley, Curt Kreun, David A. Clemens, David Hogue, David S. Rust, Dean Rummel, Diane Larson, Dick Dever, Donald Schaible, Doug Larsen, Greg Kessel, Janne Myrdal, Jeff Barta, Jeffery J. Magrum, Jerry Klein, Jim P. Roers, Jordan L. Kannianen, Judy Estenson, Judy Lee, Karen K. Krebsbach, Kathy Hogan, Keith Boehm, Kent Weston, Kristin Roers, Kyle Davison, Larry Luick, Mark F. Weber, Merrill Piepkorn, Michael Dwyer, Michelle Axtman, Mike Wobbema, Randy A. Burckhard, Randy D. Lemm, Robert Erbele, Ronald Sorvaag, Ryan Braunberger, Scott Meyer, Sean Cleary, Shawn Vedaa, Terry M. Wanzek, Tim Mathern, Todd Beard
Not voting Dale Patten, Jay Elkin, Jonathan Sickler
Judiciary9–0
Do pass as amended · Mar 3 · 4 present
House of Representatives, second reading83–2
Passed · Mar 3 · 9 not voting
Who voted how
Yea Alisa Mitskog, Andrew Marschall, Anna S. Novak, Austen Schauer, Bernie Satrom, Bill Tveit, Bob Martinson, Brandon Prichard, Brandy L. Pyle, Carrie McLeod, Claire Cory, Clayton Fegley, Cole Christensen, Corey Mock, Craig Headland, Cynthia Schreiber-Beck, Dan Ruby, David Monson, David Richter, Dawson Holle, Dick Anderson, Don Vigesaa, Donald W. Longmuir, Donna Henderson, Dori Hauck, Dwight Kiefert, Emily O'Brien, Eric J. Murphy, Gary Kreidt, Glenn Bosch, Gregory Stemen, Hamida Dakane, Jared C. Hagert, Jason Dockter, Jay Fisher, Jeff Hoverson, Jeremy Olson, Jim Grueneich, Jim Jonas, Jon O. Nelson, Jonathan Warrey, Jorin Johnson, Josh Boschee, Karen A. Anderson, Karen Karls, Karen M. Rohr, Karla Rose Hanson, Kathy Frelich, Keith Kempenich, Kelby Timmons, Landon Bahl, Larry Bellew, LaurieBeth Hager, Lawrence R. Klemin, Lisa Finley-DeVille, Lisa Meier, Liz Conmy, Lori VanWinkle, Mark Sanford, Mary Schneider, Matthew Heilman, Michelle Strinden, Mike Beltz, Mike Brandenburg, Mike Lefor, Mike Motschenbacher, Mike Schatz, Nathan Toman, Nico Rios, Patrick R. Hatlestad, Paul J. Thomas, Randy A. Schobinger, Robin Weisz, Scott Dyk, Scott Louser, Scott Wagner, Shannon Roers Jones, Steve Swiontek, Steve Vetter, SuAnn Olson, Todd Porter, Vicky Steiner, Zachary Ista
Nay Mike Nathe, Pat D. Heinert
Not voting Ben Koppelman, Bert Anderson, Dennis Johnson, Gretchen Dobervich, Jayme Davis, Jim Kasper, Josh Christy, Matthew Ruby, Mitch Ostlie
Senate, second reading47–0
Passed · Apr 6
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, Judy Lee, Karen K. Krebsbach, Kathy Hogan, Keith Boehm, Kent Weston, Kristin Roers, Kyle Davison, Larry Luick, Mark F. Weber, Merrill Piepkorn, Michael Dwyer, Michelle Axtman, Mike Wobbema, Randy A. Burckhard, Randy D. Lemm, Robert Erbele, Ronald Sorvaag, Ryan Braunberger, Scott Meyer, Sean Cleary, Shawn Vedaa, Terry M. Wanzek, Tim Mathern, Todd Beard
Amendments
Each amendment offered, and what became of it.
Senate committee amendmentAdopted
Adopted Feb 13
House of Representatives committee amendmentAdopted
Adopted Mar 3
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 Senate Jan 11 – Feb 14
- Jan 11Introduced and sent to State and Local Government
- Jan 20Heard in State and Local Government
- Heard in State and Local Government
- Feb 3Heard in State and Local Government
- Feb 9Heard in State and Local Government
- Feb 10State and Local Government recommended it as amended, 6 to 0
- Feb 13Amended as the committee recommended
- Feb 14Passed the Senate, 44 to 0
In the House of Representatives Feb 15 – Mar 3
- Feb 15Arrived in the House of Representatives
- Feb 17Read a first time and sent to Judiciary
- Mar 1Heard in Judiciary
- Heard in Judiciary
- Mar 3Judiciary recommended it as amended, 9 to 0
- Amended as the committee recommended
- Passed the House of Representatives, 83 to 2
Back in the Senate Mar 6 – Apr 10
- Mar 6Returned to the Senate
- Apr 6The Senate agreed to the other chamber's changes
- Passed the Senate, 47 to 0
- Apr 10Signed in the House of Representatives
To the Governor Apr 11 – Apr 17
- Apr 11Signed in the Senate
- Sent to the Governor
- Apr 13Signed by the Governor
- Apr 17Filed with the Secretary of State
All 23 actions, as published
- Jan 11Introduced, first reading, referred State and Local Government CommitteeSenate
- Jan 20Committee Hearing 09:00Senate
- Jan 20Committee Hearing 11:05Senate
- Feb 3Committee Hearing 11:00Senate
- Feb 9Committee Hearing 09:15Senate
- Feb 10Reported back amended, do pass, amendment placed on calendar 6 0 0Senate
- Feb 13Amendment adopted, placed on calendarSenate
- Feb 14Second reading, passed, yeas 44 nays 0Senate
- Feb 15Received from SenateHouse of Representatives
- Feb 17Introduced, first reading, referred Judiciary CommitteeHouse of Representatives
- Mar 1Committee Hearing 02:00House of Representatives
- Mar 1Committee Hearing 03:30House of Representatives
- Mar 3Reported back amended, do pass, amendment placed on calendar 9 0 4House of Representatives
- Mar 3Amendment adopted, placed on calendarHouse of Representatives
- Mar 3Second reading, passed as amended, yeas 83 nays 2House of Representatives
- Mar 6Returned to Senate (12)Senate
- Apr 6ConcurredSenate
- Apr 6Second reading, passed, yeas 47 nays 0Senate
- Apr 10Signed by SpeakerHouse of Representatives
- Apr 11Signed by PresidentSenate
- Apr 11Sent to GovernorSenate
- Apr 13Signed by Governor 04/12Senate
- Apr 17Filed with Secretary Of State 04/13Both houses