Filed with the Secretary of State, on April 24, 2023.
2023 Regular Session, 2023–2024
Senate Bill 2231
Relating to preferred pronoun discriminatory practices and school policies on expressed gender.
What it does
The synopsis the Legislative Assembly published with the bill.
AN ACT to create and enact sections 14-02.4-03.1 and 15.1-06-21 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to preferred pronoun discriminatory practices and school policies on expressed gender.
Sponsors
Who carried the bill in each chamber, and who signed on. Each name leads to the member's page.
Its course
January 12 to April 24, 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 action24 actions on 17 days
In the SenateJan 12 to Feb 1029 days
JudiciaryJan 12 to Feb 827 days
In the House of RepresentativesFeb 10 to Mar 2240 days
JudiciaryFeb 17 to Mar 2132 days
Waiting to be sentMar 22 to Mar 242 days
With the GovernorMar 24 to Mar 306 days
After the vetoMar 30 to Apr 34 days
Votes
Yeas to nays, as the Legislative Assembly recorded them. Committee votes are set in.
Judiciary6–1
Do pass as amended · Feb 8
Senate, second reading34–12
Passed · Feb 10 · 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, 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, Keith Boehm, Kent Weston, Larry Luick, Michael Dwyer, Mike Wobbema, Randy A. Burckhard, Randy D. Lemm, Ronald Sorvaag, Scott Meyer, Sean Cleary, Shawn Vedaa, Terry M. Wanzek, Todd Beard
Nay Dean Rummel, Jeff Barta, Judy Lee, Karen K. Krebsbach, Kathy Hogan, Kristin Roers, Kyle Davison, Mark F. Weber, Merrill Piepkorn, Michelle Axtman, Ryan Braunberger, Tim Mathern
Not voting Robert Erbele
Judiciary9–1
Do pass · Mar 21 · 3 present
House of Representatives, second reading60–32
Passed · Mar 22 · 2 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, Dan Ruby, David Monson, Dawson Holle, Dennis Johnson, Dick Anderson, Don Vigesaa, Donald W. Longmuir, Donna Henderson, Dori Hauck, Dwight Kiefert, Gary Kreidt, Glenn Bosch, Jason Dockter, Jay Fisher, Jeff Hoverson, 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 Brandenburg, Mike Lefor, 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, Craig Headland, Cynthia Schreiber-Beck, David Richter, Emily O'Brien, Eric J. Murphy, Gregory Stemen, Gretchen Dobervich, Hamida Dakane, Jared C. Hagert, Jayme Davis, Jeremy Olson, 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, Mike Beltz, Mike Nathe, Scott Wagner, Shannon Roers Jones, Steve Swiontek, Zachary Ista
Not voting Landon Bahl, Mike Motschenbacher
Senate, second reading37–9
Passed · Mar 30 · 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, 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, Mark F. Weber, Michael Dwyer, Mike Wobbema, Randy A. Burckhard, Randy D. Lemm, Robert Erbele, Ronald Sorvaag, Scott Meyer, Shawn Vedaa, Terry M. Wanzek, Todd Beard
Nay Dean Rummel, Judy Lee, Karen K. Krebsbach, Kathy Hogan, Merrill Piepkorn, Michelle Axtman, Ryan Braunberger, Sean Cleary, Tim Mathern
Not voting Kristin Roers
House of Representatives, veto56–36
Failed · Apr 3 · 2 not voting
Who voted how
Yea Andrew Marschall, Anna S. Novak, Austen Schauer, Ben Koppelman, Bernie Satrom, Bert Anderson, Bill Tveit, Brandon Prichard, Claire Cory, Cole Christensen, Dan Ruby, David Monson, Dawson Holle, Don Vigesaa, Donald W. Longmuir, Donna Henderson, Dori Hauck, Dwight Kiefert, Gary Kreidt, Glenn Bosch, Jason Dockter, Jay Fisher, Jeff Hoverson, 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 Brandenburg, Mike Lefor, Mike Motschenbacher, 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, Brandy L. Pyle, Clayton Fegley, Corey Mock, Craig Headland, Cynthia Schreiber-Beck, David Richter, Dennis Johnson, Dick Anderson, Emily O'Brien, Eric J. Murphy, Gregory Stemen, 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, Mike Beltz, Mike Nathe, Mitch Ostlie, Scott Wagner, Shannon Roers Jones, Steve Swiontek, Zachary Ista
Not voting Carrie McLeod, Jeremy Olson
Amendments
Each amendment offered, and what became of it.
Senate committee amendmentAdopted
Adopted Feb 9
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 12 – Feb 10
- Jan 12Introduced and sent to Judiciary
- Jan 25Heard in Judiciary
- Feb 7Heard in Judiciary
- Heard in Judiciary
- Feb 8Judiciary recommended it as amended, 6 to 1
- Feb 9Amended as the committee recommended
- Feb 10Passed the Senate, 34 to 12
In the House of Representatives Feb 13 – Mar 22
- Feb 13Arrived in the House of Representatives
- Feb 17Read a first time and sent to Judiciary
- Mar 20Heard in Judiciary
- Heard in Judiciary
- Mar 21Judiciary recommended it, 9 to 1
- Mar 22Passed the House of Representatives, 60 to 32
To the Governor Mar 23 – Mar 30
- Mar 23Returned to the Senate
- Mar 24Signed in the House of Representatives
- Signed in the Senate
- Sent to the Governor
- Mar 30Vetoed by the Governor
After the veto Mar 30 – Apr 24
- Mar 30The Senate overrode the veto, 37 to 9
- Apr 3The House of Representatives did not override the veto, 56 to 36
- Apr 24Filed with the Secretary of State
All 24 actions, as published
- Jan 12Introduced, first reading, referred Judiciary CommitteeSenate
- Jan 25Committee Hearing 02:30Senate
- Feb 7Committee Hearing 10:46Senate
- Feb 7Committee Hearing 02:45Senate
- Feb 8Reported back amended, do pass, amendment placed on calendar 6 1 0Senate
- Feb 9Amendment adopted, placed on calendarSenate
- Feb 10Second reading, passed, yeas 34 nays 12Senate
- Feb 13Received from SenateHouse of Representatives
- Feb 17Introduced, first reading, referred Judiciary CommitteeHouse of Representatives
- Mar 20Committee Hearing 10:30House of Representatives
- Mar 20Committee Hearing 03:11House of Representatives
- Mar 21Reported back, do pass, place on calendar 9 1 3House of Representatives
- Mar 22Second reading, passed, yeas 60 nays 32House of Representatives
- Mar 23Returned to SenateSenate
- Mar 24Signed by SpeakerHouse of Representatives
- Mar 24Signed by PresidentSenate
- Mar 24Sent to GovernorSenate
- Mar 30Vetoed by Governor 03/30Senate
- Mar 30Consideration of Governor's vetoSenate
- Mar 30Passed over veto, yeas 37 nays 9Senate
- Mar 31Laid over one legislative dayHouse of Representatives
- Apr 3Consideration of Governor's vetoHouse of Representatives
- Apr 3Veto sustained, yeas 56 nays 36House of Representatives
- Apr 24Filed with Secretary of State 04/24Senate