Became law, signed April 29, 2025, 106 days after it was filed.
2025 Regular Session, 2025–2026
House Bill 1307
Relating to election laws in home rule counties and cities and nominating petition signature thresholds in park districts.
What it does
The synopsis the Legislative Assembly published with the bill.
AN ACT to amend and reenact sections 11-09.1-04, 11-09.1-05, 40-05.1-05, 40-05.1-06, and 40-49-07 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to election laws in home rule counties and cities and nominating petition signature thresholds in park districts.
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
10 co-sponsors
Craig Headland, David Hogue, Keith Kempenich, Ben Koppelman, Scott Louser, Mike Motschenbacher, Janne Myrdal, Bob Paulson, Dan Ruby, Vicky Steiner
Its course
January 13 to April 30, 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 13 to Feb 2442 days
Political SubdivisionsJan 13 to Feb 2038 days
In the SenateFeb 24 to Apr 1449 days
State and Local GovernmentMar 7 to Apr 1135 days
Back in the House of RepresentativesApr 14 to Apr 228 days
Waiting to be sentApr 22 to Apr 253 days
With the GovernorApr 25 to Apr 294 days
Votes
Yeas to nays, as the Legislative Assembly recorded them. Committee votes are set in.
Do pass as amended · Feb 20 · 3 present
House of Representatives, second reading79–13
Passed · Feb 24 · 1 not voting
Who voted how
Yea Andrew Marschall, Anna S. Novak, Ben Koppelman, Bernie Satrom, Bert Anderson, Bill Tveit, Bob Martinson, Brandy L. Pyle, Carrie McLeod, Christina Wolff, Clayton Fegley, Collette Brown, Craig Headland, Dan Ruby, Daniel Johnston, Daniel R. Vollmer, David Monson, David Richter, Dawson Holle, Dennis Nehring, Desiree Morton, Dick Anderson, Don Vigesaa, Donald W. Longmuir, Donna Henderson, Dori Hauck, Doug Osowski, Dwight Kiefert, Emily O'Brien, Eric J. Murphy, Glenn Bosch, Gregory Stemen, Jared C. Hagert, Jared Hendrix, Jason Dockter, Jay Fisher, 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, 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, Austen Schauer, Austin Foss, Cynthia Schreiber-Beck, Gretchen Dobervich, Jayme Davis, Jeff Hoverson, Karla Rose Hanson, LaurieBeth Hager, Lisa Finley-DeVille, Liz Conmy, Mary Schneider, Zachary Ista
Not voting Nico Rios
Do pass as amended · Apr 11
Senate, second reading45–2
Passed · Apr 14
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, Janne Myrdal, Jeff Barta, Jeffery J. Magrum, Jerry Klein, Jonathan Sickler, Jose L. Castaneda, Josh Boschee, Judy Lee, 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, Ryan Braunberger, Scott Meyer, Sean Cleary, Terry M. Wanzek, Todd Beard
Nay Kathy Hogan, Tim Mathern
House of Representatives, second reading80–12
Passed · Apr 21 · 2 not voting
Who voted how
Yea Alisa Mitskog, Andrew Marschall, Anna S. Novak, Ben Koppelman, Bernie Satrom, Bert Anderson, Bill Tveit, Bob Martinson, Brandy L. Pyle, Carrie McLeod, Christina Wolff, Clayton Fegley, Craig Headland, Cynthia Schreiber-Beck, Dan Ruby, Daniel Johnston, Daniel R. Vollmer, David Monson, David Richter, Dawson Holle, Dennis Nehring, Desiree Morton, Dick Anderson, Don Vigesaa, Donald W. Longmuir, Dori Hauck, Doug Osowski, Dwight Kiefert, Emily O'Brien, Eric J. Murphy, Glenn Bosch, Gregory Stemen, Jared C. Hagert, Jared Hendrix, Jason Dockter, Jay Fisher, Jeff Hoverson, Jeremy Olson, Jim Grueneich, Jim Jonas, Jim Kasper, 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, Pat D. Heinert, Patrick R. Hatlestad, Robin Weisz, Roger A. Maki, Scott Louser, Scott Wagner, Steve Swiontek, Steve Vetter, SuAnn Olson, TJ Brown, Todd Porter, Ty Dressler, Vicky Steiner
Nay Austen Schauer, Austin Foss, Collette Brown, Donna Henderson, Gretchen Dobervich, Jayme Davis, Karla Rose Hanson, LaurieBeth Hager, Lisa Finley-DeVille, Liz Conmy, Mary Schneider, Zachary Ista
Not voting Jon O. Nelson, Nico Rios
Amendments
Each amendment offered, and what became of it.
House of Representatives committee amendmentAdopted
Adopted Feb 21
Senate committee amendmentAdopted
Adopted Apr 14
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 13 – Feb 24
- Jan 13Introduced and sent to Political Subdivisions
- Feb 6Heard in Political Subdivisions
- Feb 20Political Subdivisions recommended it as amended, 8 to 2
- Feb 21Amended as the committee recommended
- Feb 24Passed the House of Representatives, 79 to 13
In the Senate Feb 25 – Apr 14
- Feb 25Arrived in the Senate
- Mar 7Read a first time and sent to State and Local Government
- Mar 21Heard in State and Local Government
- Apr 11State and Local Government recommended it as amended, 6 to 0
- Apr 14Amended as the committee recommended
- Passed the Senate, 45 to 2
Back in the House of Representatives Apr 14 – Apr 22
- Apr 14Returned to the House of Representatives
- Apr 21The House of Representatives agreed to the other chamber's changes
- Passed the House of Representatives, 80 to 12
- Apr 22Signed in the Senate
To the Governor Apr 25 – Apr 30
- Apr 25Signed in the House of Representatives
- Sent to the Governor
- Apr 29Signed by the Governor
- Apr 30Filed with the Secretary of State
All 19 actions, as published
- Jan 13Introduced, first reading, referred Political Subdivisions CommitteeHouse of Representatives
- Feb 6Committee Hearing 10:00House of Representatives
- Feb 20Reported back amended, do pass, amendment placed on calendar 8 2 3House of Representatives
- Feb 21Amendment adopted, placed on calendarHouse of Representatives
- Feb 24Second reading, passed, yeas 79 nays 13House of Representatives
- Feb 25Received from HouseSenate
- Mar 7Introduced, first reading, referred State and Local Government CommitteeSenate
- Mar 21Committee Hearing 09:00Senate
- Apr 11Reported back amended, do pass, amendment placed on calendar 6 0 0Senate
- Apr 14Amendment adopted, placed on calendarSenate
- Apr 14Second reading, passed as amended, yeas 45 nays 2Senate
- Apr 14Returned to House (12)House of Representatives
- Apr 21ConcurredHouse of Representatives
- Apr 21Second reading, passed, yeas 80 nays 12House of Representatives
- Apr 22Signed by PresidentSenate
- Apr 25Signed by SpeakerHouse of Representatives
- Apr 25Sent to GovernorHouse of Representatives
- Apr 29Signed by Governor 04/28House of Representatives
- Apr 30Filed with Secretary Of State 04/28Both houses