Became law, signed April 24, 2025, 107 days after it was filed.
2025 Regular Session, 2025–2026
House Bill 1181
Relating to gender usage in the North Dakota Century Code.
What it does
The synopsis the Legislative Assembly published with the bill.
AN ACT to amend and reenact section 1-01-34 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to gender usage in the North Dakota Century Code.
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 7 to April 25, 2025, 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 action19 actions on 15 days
In the House of RepresentativesJan 7 to Feb 2044 days
Human ServicesJan 7 to Feb 1842 days
In the SenateFeb 20 to Apr 1049 days
EducationFeb 24 to Apr 944 days
Back in the House of RepresentativesApr 10 to Apr 2111 days
Waiting to be sentApr 21 to Apr 221 day
With the GovernorApr 22 to Apr 242 days
Votes
Yeas to nays, as the Legislative Assembly recorded them. Committee votes are set in.
Human Services11–2
Do pass as amended · Feb 18
House of Representatives, second reading74–13
Passed · Feb 20 · 6 not voting
Who voted how
Yea Andrew Marschall, Anna S. Novak, Austen Schauer, Ben Koppelman, Bernie Satrom, Bert Anderson, Bill Tveit, Bob Martinson, Brandy L. Pyle, Carrie McLeod, Clayton Fegley, Craig Headland, Cynthia Schreiber-Beck, Dan Ruby, Daniel Johnston, Daniel R. Vollmer, David Monson, Dawson Holle, Dennis Nehring, Desiree Morton, Dick Anderson, Don Vigesaa, Donald W. Longmuir, Donna Henderson, Dori Hauck, Doug Osowski, Dwight Kiefert, Emily O'Brien, Glenn Bosch, Gregory Stemen, Jared C. Hagert, Jared Hendrix, Jason Dockter, Jay Fisher, Jeff Hoverson, Jeremy Olson, Jim Grueneich, Jim Jonas, Jim Kasper, Jon O. Nelson, Jonathan Warrey, Jorin Johnson, Karen A. Anderson, Karen Grindberg, Karen Karls, Karen M. Rohr, Kathy Frelich, Keith Kempenich, Landon Bahl, Lisa Meier, Lori VanWinkle, Mark Sanford, Matthew Heilman, Mike Beltz, Mike Berg, Mike Brandenburg, Mike Motschenbacher, Mike Nathe, Mike Schatz, Nathan Toman, Nels Christianson, Nico Rios, Pat D. Heinert, Patrick R. Hatlestad, Robin Weisz, Roger A. Maki, Scott Louser, Scott Wagner, Steve Swiontek, Steve Vetter, SuAnn Olson, Todd Porter, Ty Dressler, Vicky Steiner
Nay Alisa Mitskog, Austin Foss, Collette Brown, David Richter, Eric J. Murphy, Gretchen Dobervich, Jayme Davis, Karla Rose Hanson, LaurieBeth Hager, Lisa Finley-DeVille, Liz Conmy, Mary Schneider, Zachary Ista
Not voting Christina Wolff, Lawrence R. Klemin, Macy Bolinske, Matthew Ruby, Mike Lefor, Mitch Ostlie
Education5–1
Do pass as amended · Apr 9
Senate, second reading41–6
Passed · Apr 10
Who voted how
Yea Bob Paulson, Brad Bekkedahl, Chuck Walen, Claire Cory, Cole Conley, Dale Patten, David A. Clemens, David Hogue, Desiree van Oosting, Diane Larson, Dick Dever, Donald Schaible, Greg Kessel, Janne Myrdal, Jeff Barta, Jeffery J. Magrum, Jerry Klein, Jonathan Sickler, Jose L. Castaneda, Justin Gerhardt, 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, Scott Meyer, Sean Cleary, Terry M. Wanzek, Todd Beard
Nay Dean Rummel, Josh Boschee, Judy Lee, Kathy Hogan, Ryan Braunberger, Tim Mathern
House of Representatives, second reading79–11
Passed · Apr 17 · 4 not voting
Who voted how
Yea Alisa Mitskog, Andrew Marschall, Anna S. Novak, Austen Schauer, Ben Koppelman, Bernie Satrom, Bert Anderson, Bill Tveit, Bob Martinson, Brandy L. Pyle, Carrie McLeod, Christina Wolff, Clayton Fegley, Craig Headland, Dan Ruby, Daniel Johnston, Daniel R. Vollmer, David Monson, Dawson Holle, Dennis Nehring, Desiree Morton, Dick Anderson, Don Vigesaa, Donald W. Longmuir, Donna Henderson, Dori Hauck, Doug Osowski, Dwight Kiefert, Glenn Bosch, Gregory Stemen, Jared C. Hagert, Jared Hendrix, Jason Dockter, Jay Fisher, Jeff Hoverson, Jeremy Olson, Jim Grueneich, Jim Jonas, Jim Kasper, Jon O. Nelson, Jonathan Warrey, Jorin Johnson, Karen A. Anderson, Karen Grindberg, Karen Karls, Karen M. Rohr, Kathy Frelich, Keith Kempenich, Landon Bahl, Lawrence R. Klemin, Lisa Meier, Lori VanWinkle, Macy Bolinske, Mark Sanford, Matthew Heilman, Matthew Ruby, Mike Beltz, Mike Berg, Mike Brandenburg, Mike Lefor, Mike Motschenbacher, Mike Nathe, Mike Schatz, Mitch Ostlie, Nathan Toman, Nels Christianson, Nico Rios, Pat D. Heinert, Patrick R. Hatlestad, Robin Weisz, Roger A. Maki, Scott Louser, Scott Wagner, Steve Swiontek, Steve Vetter, SuAnn Olson, Todd Porter, Ty Dressler, Vicky Steiner
Nay Austin Foss, Collette Brown, Cynthia Schreiber-Beck, David Richter, Eric J. Murphy, Gretchen Dobervich, Jayme Davis, Karla Rose Hanson, LaurieBeth Hager, Liz Conmy, Mary Schneider
Not voting Emily O'Brien, Lisa Finley-DeVille, TJ Brown, Zachary Ista
Amendments
Each amendment offered, and what became of it.
House of Representatives committee amendmentAdopted
Adopted Feb 19
Senate committee amendmentAdopted
Adopted Apr 10
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 7 – Feb 20
- Jan 7Introduced and sent to Human Services
- Jan 21Heard in Human Services
- Feb 18Human Services recommended it as amended, 11 to 2
- Feb 19Amended as the committee recommended
- Feb 20Passed the House of Representatives, 74 to 13
In the Senate Feb 21 – Apr 10
- Feb 21Arrived in the Senate
- Feb 24Read a first time and sent to Education
- Mar 24Heard in Education
- Apr 9Education recommended it as amended, 5 to 1
- Apr 10Amended as the committee recommended
- Passed the Senate, 41 to 6
Back in the House of Representatives Apr 10 – Apr 21
- Apr 10Returned to the House of Representatives
- Apr 17The House of Representatives agreed to the other chamber's changes
- Passed the House of Representatives, 79 to 11
- Apr 21Signed in the Senate
To the Governor Apr 22 – Apr 25
- Apr 22Signed in the House of Representatives
- Sent to the Governor
- Apr 24Signed by the Governor
- Apr 25Filed with the Secretary of State
All 19 actions, as published
- Jan 7Introduced, first reading, referred Human Services CommitteeHouse of Representatives
- Jan 21Committee Hearing 09:00House of Representatives
- Feb 18Reported back amended, do pass, amendment placed on calendar 11 2 0House of Representatives
- Feb 19Amendment adopted, placed on calendarHouse of Representatives
- Feb 20Second reading, passed, yeas 74 nays 13House of Representatives
- Feb 21Received from HouseSenate
- Feb 24Introduced, first reading, referred Education CommitteeSenate
- Mar 24Committee Hearing 09:00Senate
- Apr 9Reported back amended, do pass, amendment placed on calendar 5 1 0Senate
- Apr 10Amendment adopted, placed on calendarSenate
- Apr 10Second reading, passed as amended, yeas 41 nays 6Senate
- Apr 10Returned to House (12)House of Representatives
- Apr 17ConcurredHouse of Representatives
- Apr 17Second reading, passed, yeas 79 nays 11House of Representatives
- Apr 21Signed by PresidentSenate
- Apr 22Signed by SpeakerHouse of Representatives
- Apr 22Sent to GovernorHouse of Representatives
- Apr 24Signed by Governor 04/23House of Representatives
- Apr 25Filed with Secretary Of State 04/23Both houses