Became law, signed April 23, 2025, 103 days after it was filed.
2025 Regular Session, 2025–2026
House Bill 1203
Relating to regulating edible medical marijuana products; and to amend and reenact section 19‑24.1‑01 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to definitions of medical marijuana products.
What it does
The synopsis the Legislative Assembly published with the bill.
AN ACT to create and enact section 19-24.1-24.1 and a new subsection to section 19-24.1-36 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to regulating edible medical marijuana products; and to amend and reenact section 19-24.1-01 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to definitions of medical marijuana products.
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 24, 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 action20 actions on 18 days
In the House of RepresentativesJan 10 to Feb 425 days
Human ServicesJan 10 to Jan 2818 days
In the SenateFeb 4 to Apr 459 days
Human ServicesFeb 13 to Apr 147 days
Back in the House of RepresentativesApr 4 to Apr 1713 days
Waiting to be sentApr 17 to Apr 214 days
With the GovernorApr 21 to Apr 232 days
Votes
Yeas to nays, as the Legislative Assembly recorded them. Committee votes are set in.
Human Services12–0
Do pass as amended · Jan 28 · 1 present
House of Representatives, second reading67–25
Passed · Feb 4 · 2 not voting
Who voted how
Yea Alisa Mitskog, Andrew Marschall, Anna S. Novak, Austin Foss, Ben Koppelman, Bernie Satrom, Bert Anderson, Brandy L. Pyle, Clayton Fegley, Collette Brown, Craig Headland, Cynthia Schreiber-Beck, Daniel Johnston, Daniel R. Vollmer, David Richter, Dennis Nehring, Desiree Morton, Dick Anderson, Donald W. Longmuir, Donna Henderson, Dwight Kiefert, Emily O'Brien, Gregory Stemen, Gretchen Dobervich, Jared C. Hagert, Jared Hendrix, Jason Dockter, Jayme Davis, Jeremy Olson, Jim Grueneich, Jim Jonas, Jim Kasper, Jon O. Nelson, Jonathan Warrey, Josh Christy, Karen A. Anderson, Karen Grindberg, Karla Rose Hanson, Kathy Frelich, Keith Kempenich, Landon Bahl, LaurieBeth Hager, Lawrence R. Klemin, Lisa Finley-DeVille, Lisa Meier, Liz Conmy, Macy Bolinske, Mary Schneider, Matthew Ruby, Mike Beltz, Mike Berg, Mike Lefor, Mike Motschenbacher, Mike Nathe, Mike Schatz, Mitch Ostlie, Nels Christianson, Pat D. Heinert, Patrick R. Hatlestad, Roger A. Maki, Scott Louser, Steve Swiontek, Steve Vetter, SuAnn Olson, Ty Dressler, Vicky Steiner, Zachary Ista
Nay Austen Schauer, Bill Tveit, Bob Martinson, Carrie McLeod, Christina Wolff, Dan Ruby, David Monson, Don Vigesaa, Dori Hauck, Doug Osowski, Eric J. Murphy, Glenn Bosch, Jay Fisher, Jeff Hoverson, Jorin Johnson, Karen Karls, Karen M. Rohr, Mark Sanford, Matthew Heilman, Mike Brandenburg, Nathan Toman, Nico Rios, Robin Weisz, Scott Wagner, Todd Porter
Not voting Dawson Holle, Lori VanWinkle
Do pass as amended · Apr 1
Senate, second reading42–3
Passed · Apr 4 · 2 not voting
Who voted how
Yea Bob Paulson, Brad Bekkedahl, Chuck Walen, Claire Cory, Cole Conley, Dale Patten, David Hogue, Dean Rummel, 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, Josh Boschee, Judy Lee, Justin Gerhardt, Kathy Hogan, Keith Boehm, Kent Weston, Kristin Roers, Larry Luick, Mark Enget, Mark F. Weber, Michael Dwyer, Michelle Powers, Mike Wobbema, Paul J. Thomas, Randy A. Burckhard, Randy D. Lemm, Richard Marcellais, Robert Erbele, Ronald Sorvaag, Ryan Braunberger, Scott Meyer, Terry M. Wanzek, Tim Mathern
Nay David A. Clemens, Sean Cleary, Todd Beard
Not voting Kyle Davison, Michelle Axtman
House of Representatives, second reading70–21
Passed · Apr 15 · 3 not voting
Who voted how
Yea Alisa Mitskog, Andrew Marschall, Anna S. Novak, Austen Schauer, Austin Foss, Ben Koppelman, Bert Anderson, Bob Martinson, Brandy L. Pyle, Collette Brown, Craig Headland, Daniel Johnston, Daniel R. Vollmer, David Monson, David Richter, Dawson Holle, Dennis Nehring, Desiree Morton, Dick Anderson, Donald W. Longmuir, Donna Henderson, Dwight Kiefert, Emily O'Brien, Glenn Bosch, Gregory Stemen, Gretchen Dobervich, Jared C. Hagert, Jared Hendrix, Jason Dockter, Jeremy Olson, Jim Grueneich, Jim Jonas, Jim Kasper, Jon O. Nelson, Jonathan Warrey, Karen A. Anderson, Karen Grindberg, Karla Rose Hanson, Kathy Frelich, Keith Kempenich, Landon Bahl, LaurieBeth Hager, Lawrence R. Klemin, Lisa Finley-DeVille, Lisa Meier, Liz Conmy, Macy Bolinske, Mary Schneider, Matthew Ruby, Mike Beltz, Mike Berg, Mike Brandenburg, Mike Lefor, Mike Motschenbacher, Mike Nathe, Mike Schatz, Mitch Ostlie, Nels Christianson, Nico Rios, Pat D. Heinert, Patrick R. Hatlestad, Robin Weisz, Roger A. Maki, Scott Louser, Steve Swiontek, Steve Vetter, TJ Brown, Ty Dressler, Vicky Steiner, Zachary Ista
Nay Bernie Satrom, Bill Tveit, Carrie McLeod, Christina Wolff, Clayton Fegley, Cynthia Schreiber-Beck, Dan Ruby, Don Vigesaa, Dori Hauck, Doug Osowski, Eric J. Murphy, Jay Fisher, Jeff Hoverson, Jorin Johnson, Karen Karls, Karen M. Rohr, Lori VanWinkle, Matthew Heilman, Nathan Toman, Scott Wagner, Todd Porter
Not voting Jayme Davis, Mark Sanford, SuAnn Olson
Amendments
Each amendment offered, and what became of it.
House of Representatives committee amendmentAdopted
Adopted Jan 29
Senate committee amendmentAdopted
Adopted Apr 2
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 4
- Jan 10Introduced and sent to Human Services
- Jan 20Heard in Human Services
- Jan 28Human Services recommended it as amended, 12 to 0
- Jan 29Amended as the committee recommended
- Feb 4Passed the House of Representatives, 67 to 25
In the Senate Feb 5 – Apr 4
- Feb 5Arrived in the Senate
- Feb 13Read a first time and sent to Human Services
- Mar 5Heard in Human Services
- Apr 1Human Services recommended it as amended, 5 to 1
- Apr 2Amended as the committee recommended
- Apr 4Passed the Senate, 42 to 3
Back in the House of Representatives Apr 7 – Apr 17
- Apr 7Returned to the House of Representatives
- Apr 15The House of Representatives agreed to the other chamber's changes
- Passed the House of Representatives, 70 to 21
- Apr 17Signed in the Senate
To the Governor Apr 21 – Apr 24
- Apr 21Signed in the House of Representatives
- Sent to the Governor
- Apr 23Signed by the Governor
- Apr 24Filed with the Secretary of State
All 20 actions, as published
- Jan 10Introduced, first reading, referred Human Services CommitteeHouse of Representatives
- Jan 20Committee Hearing 03:30House of Representatives
- Jan 28Reported back amended, do pass, amendment placed on calendar 12 0 1House of Representatives
- Jan 29Amendment adopted, placed on calendarHouse of Representatives
- Jan 31Laid over one legislative dayHouse of Representatives
- Feb 4Second reading, passed, yeas 67 nays 25House of Representatives
- Feb 5Received from HouseSenate
- Feb 13Introduced, first reading, referred Human Services CommitteeSenate
- Mar 5Committee Hearing 01:30Senate
- Apr 1Reported back amended, do pass, amendment placed on calendar 5 1 0Senate
- Apr 2Amendment adopted, placed on calendarSenate
- Apr 4Second reading, passed as amended, yeas 42 nays 3Senate
- Apr 7Returned to House (12)House of Representatives
- Apr 15ConcurredHouse of Representatives
- Apr 15Second reading, passed, yeas 70 nays 21House of Representatives
- Apr 17Signed by PresidentSenate
- Apr 21Signed by SpeakerHouse of Representatives
- Apr 21Sent to GovernorHouse of Representatives
- Apr 23Signed by Governor 04/21House of Representatives
- Apr 24Filed with Secretary Of State 04/22Both houses