In the House of Representatives since September 3, 2026.
Special Session - Sep 2026, 2025–2026
Senate Bill 2408
Relating to the scheduling of kratom alkaloids and kratom alkaloid derivatives as a schedule I controlled substance; to amend and reenact section 19‑03.1‑22.3 and subsection 7 of section 19‑03.1‑23 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to penalties for the use and possession of kratom alkaloids and kratom alkaloid derivatives; to provide a penalty; and to provide an effective date.
What it does
The synopsis the Legislative Assembly published with the bill.
A BILL for an Act to create and enact subdivision lll of subsection 3 of section 19-03.1-05 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to the scheduling of kratom alkaloids and kratom alkaloid derivatives as a schedule I controlled substance; to amend and reenact section 19-03.1-22.3 and subsection 7 of section 19-03.1-23 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to penalties for the use and possession of kratom alkaloids and kratom alkaloid derivatives; to provide a penalty; and to provide an effective date.
Sponsors
Who carried the bill in each chamber, and who signed on. Each name leads to the member's page.
In the Senate
Sponsor
Its course
September 2 to September 4, 2026, 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 action9 actions on 3 days
In the SenateSep 2 to Sep 31 day
Joint PolicySep 2 to Sep 20 days
In the House of RepresentativesFrom Sep 3
Joint PolicySep 3 to Sep 30 days
Votes
Yeas to nays, as the Legislative Assembly recorded them. Committee votes are set in.
Joint Policy8–0
Do pass as amended · Sep 2
Senate, second reading46–1
Passed · Sep 3
Who voted how
Yea Bob Paulson, Brad Bekkedahl, Chuck Walen, Claire Cory, Cole Conley, Dale Patten, David A. Clemens, David Hogue, Dean Rummel, Desiree van Oosting, Diane Larson, Dick Dever, Donald Schaible, Greg Kessel, Jamie Selzler, Janne Myrdal, Jeff Barta, Jerry Klein, Jonathan Sickler, Jose L. Castaneda, Judy Lee, Justin Gerhardt, Kathy Hogan, Keith Boehm, Kent Weston, Kristin Roers, Kyle Davison, Larry Luick, Mark Enget, Mark F. Weber, Michael Dwyer, Michelle Axtman, Michelle Powers, Mike Wobbema, Paul J. Thomas, Randy A. Burckhard, Randy D. Lemm, Richard Marcellais, Robert Erbele, Ronald Sorvaag, Ryan Braunberger, Scott Meyer, Sean Cleary, Terry M. Wanzek, Tim Mathern, Todd Beard
Joint Policy7–3
Do pass as amended · Sep 3
Senate, amendment45–2
Passed · Sep 3
Who voted how
Yea Bob Paulson, Brad Bekkedahl, Chuck Walen, Claire Cory, Cole Conley, Dale Patten, David A. Clemens, David Hogue, Dean Rummel, Desiree van Oosting, Diane Larson, Dick Dever, Donald Schaible, Greg Kessel, Jamie Selzler, Janne Myrdal, Jeff Barta, Jerry Klein, Jonathan Sickler, Jose L. Castaneda, Judy Lee, Justin Gerhardt, Kathy Hogan, Keith Boehm, Kent Weston, Kristin Roers, Kyle Davison, Larry Luick, Mark Enget, Mark F. Weber, Michael Dwyer, Michelle Axtman, Mike Wobbema, Paul J. Thomas, Randy A. Burckhard, Randy D. Lemm, Richard Marcellais, Robert Erbele, Ronald Sorvaag, Ryan Braunberger, Scott Meyer, Sean Cleary, Terry M. Wanzek, Tim Mathern, Todd Beard
House of Representatives, second reading46–47
Failed · Sep 4 · 1 not voting
Who voted how
Yea Alisa Mitskog, Anna S. Novak, Austin Foss, Bernie Satrom, Bert Anderson, Bob Martinson, Brandy L. Pyle, Carrie McLeod, Collette Brown, Craig Headland, Daniel R. Vollmer, Dave Rustebakke, David Monson, David Richter, Dick Anderson, Don Vigesaa, Donald W. Longmuir, Dwight Kiefert, Glenn Bosch, Gregory Stemen, Gretchen Dobervich, Jason Dockter, Jim Grueneich, Jim Jonas, Jon O. Nelson, Jonathan Warrey, Karen Grindberg, Karen Karls, Karla Rose Hanson, Keith Kempenich, Lisa Finley-DeVille, Lisa Meier, Mark Sanford, Mike Beltz, Mike Berg, Mike Brandenburg, Mike Lefor, Mike Motschenbacher, Mike Nathe, Mitch Ostlie, Pat D. Heinert, Robin Weisz, Scott Wagner, Steve Swiontek, Todd Porter, Zachary Ista
Nay Adam Goldwyn, Andrew Marschall, Austen Schauer, Ben Koppelman, Bill Tveit, Christina Wolff, Clayton Fegley, Dan Ruby, Daniel Johnston, Dawson Holle, Dennis Nehring, Desiree Morton, Donna Henderson, Dori Hauck, Doug Osowski, Dustin McNally, Eric J. Murphy, Jared Hendrix, Jay Fisher, Jayme Davis, Jeff Hoverson, Jim Kasper, Jorin Johnson, Karen A. Anderson, Karen M. Rohr, Kathy Frelich, Kathy Skroch, Kelby Timmons, Landon Bahl, LaurieBeth Hager, Lawrence R. Klemin, Lori VanWinkle, Macy Bolinske, Mary Schneider, Matthew Heilman, Matthew Ruby, Mike Schatz, Nathan Toman, Nels Christianson, Patrick R. Hatlestad, Roger A. Maki, Scott Louser, Steve Vetter, SuAnn Olson, TJ Brown, Ty Dressler, Vicky Steiner
Not voting Nico Rios
Amendments
Each amendment offered, and what became of it.
Senate committee amendmentAdopted
Adopted Sep 3
House of Representatives 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 Senate Sep 2 – Sep 3
- Sep 2Introduced and sent to Joint Policy
- Heard in committee
- Joint Policy recommended it as amended, 8 to 0
- Sep 3Amended as the committee recommended
- Passed the Senate, 46 to 1
In the House of Representatives Sep 3 – Sep 4
- Sep 3Arrived in the House of Representatives
- Read a first time and sent to Joint Policy
- Joint Policy recommended it as amended, 7 to 3
- Sep 4Failed in the House of Representatives, 46 to 47
All 9 actions, as published
- Sep 2Introduced, first reading, referred Joint Policy CommitteeSenate
- Sep 2Committee Hearing 10:30House of Representatives
- Sep 2Reported back amended, do pass, amendment placed on calendar 8 0 0Senate
- Sep 3Amendment adopted, placed on calendarSenate
- Sep 3Second reading, passed, yeas 46 nays 1Senate
- Sep 3Received from SenateHouse of Representatives
- Sep 3Introduced, first reading, referred Joint Policy CommitteeHouse of Representatives
- Sep 3Reported back amended, do pass, engrossment placed on calendar 7 3 0House of Representatives
- Sep 4Second reading, failed to pass, yeas 46 nays 47House of Representatives