Became law, signed April 18, 2025, 88 days after it was filed.
2025 Regular Session, 2025–2026
House Bill 1500
Relating to nonconforming structures in counties, cities, and townships.
What it does
The synopsis the Legislative Assembly published with the bill.
AN ACT to create and enact sections 11-33-17.1, 40-47-05.1, and 58-03-14.1 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to nonconforming structures in counties, cities, and townships.
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
David A. Clemens, Claire Cory, Michael Dwyer, Jorin Johnson, Greg Kessel, Scott Louser, Scott Meyer, Dan Ruby, Vicky Steiner, Steve Vetter
Its course
January 20 to April 21, 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 17 days
In the House of RepresentativesJan 20 to Feb 1829 days
Political SubdivisionsJan 20 to Feb 1425 days
In the SenateFeb 18 to Mar 2636 days
Industry and BusinessFeb 20 to Mar 2432 days
Back in the House of RepresentativesMar 26 to Apr 914 days
Waiting to be sentApr 9 to Apr 145 days
With the GovernorApr 14 to Apr 184 days
Votes
Yeas to nays, as the Legislative Assembly recorded them. Committee votes are set in.
Do not pass · Feb 14 · 3 present
House of Representatives, second reading81–10
Passed · Feb 18 · 3 not voting
Who voted how
Yea Alisa Mitskog, Andrew Marschall, Anna S. Novak, Austen Schauer, Ben Koppelman, Bernie Satrom, Bill Tveit, Bob Martinson, Brandy L. Pyle, Carrie McLeod, Christina Wolff, Collette Brown, Craig Headland, Cynthia Schreiber-Beck, Dan Ruby, Daniel Johnston, Daniel R. Vollmer, David Monson, David Richter, Dawson Holle, Dennis Nehring, Desiree Morton, Don Vigesaa, Donna Henderson, Dori Hauck, Doug Osowski, Dwight Kiefert, Emily O'Brien, Eric J. Murphy, Glenn Bosch, Gregory Stemen, Gretchen Dobervich, Jared C. Hagert, Jared Hendrix, Jason Dockter, Jay Fisher, Jayme Davis, Jeff Hoverson, Jeremy Olson, Jim Grueneich, Jim Jonas, Jim Kasper, Jonathan Warrey, Jorin Johnson, Karen A. Anderson, Karen Grindberg, Karen M. Rohr, Kathy Frelich, Lawrence R. Klemin, Lisa Finley-DeVille, Lisa Meier, Liz Conmy, Lori VanWinkle, Macy Bolinske, Mark Sanford, Mary Schneider, Matthew Heilman, Matthew Ruby, Mike Beltz, Mike Berg, 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, Zachary Ista
Nay Austin Foss, Bert Anderson, Clayton Fegley, Donald W. Longmuir, Jon O. Nelson, Karen Karls, Karla Rose Hanson, Keith Kempenich, LaurieBeth Hager, Mike Brandenburg
Not voting Dick Anderson, Josh Christy, Landon Bahl
Do pass as amended · Mar 24
Senate, second reading31–16
Passed · Mar 26
Who voted how
Yea Bob Paulson, Chuck Walen, Claire Cory, Cole Conley, David A. Clemens, David Hogue, Desiree van Oosting, Diane Larson, Greg Kessel, Janne Myrdal, Jeff Barta, Jeffery J. Magrum, Jonathan Sickler, Jose L. Castaneda, Justin Gerhardt, Keith Boehm, Kent Weston, Larry Luick, Mark F. Weber, Michael Dwyer, Michelle Axtman, Michelle Powers, Mike Wobbema, Paul J. Thomas, Randy D. Lemm, Richard Marcellais, Ryan Braunberger, Scott Meyer, Sean Cleary, Terry M. Wanzek, Todd Beard
Nay Brad Bekkedahl, Dale Patten, Dean Rummel, Dick Dever, Donald Schaible, Jerry Klein, Josh Boschee, Judy Lee, Kathy Hogan, Kristin Roers, Kyle Davison, Mark Enget, Randy A. Burckhard, Robert Erbele, Ronald Sorvaag, Tim Mathern
House of Representatives, second reading87–3
Passed · Apr 7 · 4 not voting
Who voted how
Yea Andrew Marschall, Anna S. Novak, Austen Schauer, Ben Koppelman, Bert Anderson, Bill Tveit, Bob Martinson, Brandy L. Pyle, Carrie McLeod, Christina Wolff, Clayton Fegley, Collette Brown, 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, Donna Henderson, Dori Hauck, Doug Osowski, Dwight Kiefert, Emily O'Brien, Eric J. Murphy, Glenn Bosch, Gregory Stemen, Gretchen Dobervich, Jared C. Hagert, Jared Hendrix, Jason Dockter, Jay Fisher, Jayme Davis, 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 Finley-DeVille, Lisa Meier, Liz Conmy, Macy Bolinske, Mark Sanford, Mary Schneider, 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, TJ Brown, Todd Porter, Ty Dressler, Vicky Steiner, Zachary Ista
Nay Austin Foss, Karla Rose Hanson, LaurieBeth Hager
Not voting Alisa Mitskog, Bernie Satrom, Jon O. Nelson, Lori VanWinkle
Amendments
Each amendment offered, and what became of it.
House of Representatives committee amendmentAdopted
Adopted Feb 17
Senate committee amendmentAdopted
Adopted Mar 25
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 20 – Feb 18
- Jan 20Introduced and sent to Political Subdivisions
- Feb 7Heard in Political Subdivisions
- Feb 14Political Subdivisions recommended against it, 7 to 3
- Feb 17Amended as the committee recommended
- Feb 18Passed the House of Representatives, 81 to 10
In the Senate Feb 19 – Mar 26
- Feb 19Arrived in the Senate
- Feb 20Read a first time and sent to Industry and Business
- Mar 11Heard in Industry and Business
- Mar 24Industry and Business recommended it as amended, 3 to 2
- Mar 25Amended as the committee recommended
- Mar 26Passed the Senate, 31 to 16
Back in the House of Representatives Mar 27 – Apr 9
- Mar 27Returned to the House of Representatives
- Apr 7The House of Representatives agreed to the other chamber's changes
- Passed the House of Representatives, 87 to 3
- Apr 9Signed in the Senate
To the Governor Apr 14 – Apr 21
- Apr 14Signed in the House of Representatives
- Sent to the Governor
- Apr 18Signed by the Governor
- Apr 21Filed with the Secretary of State
All 19 actions, as published
- Jan 20Introduced, first reading, referred Political Subdivisions CommitteeHouse of Representatives
- Feb 7Committee Hearing 09:00House of Representatives
- Feb 14Reported back amended, do not pass, placed on calendar 7 3 3House of Representatives
- Feb 17Amendment adopted, placed on calendarHouse of Representatives
- Feb 18Second reading, passed, yeas 81 nays 10House of Representatives
- Feb 19Received from HouseSenate
- Feb 20Introduced, first reading, referred Industry and Business CommitteeSenate
- Mar 11Committee Hearing 02:30Senate
- Mar 24Reported back amended, do pass, amendment placed on calendar 3 2 0Senate
- Mar 25Amendment adopted, placed on calendarSenate
- Mar 26Second reading, passed as amended, yeas 31 nays 16Senate
- Mar 27Returned to House (12)House of Representatives
- Apr 7ConcurredHouse of Representatives
- Apr 7Second reading, passed, yeas 87 nays 3House of Representatives
- Apr 9Signed by PresidentSenate
- Apr 14Signed by SpeakerHouse of Representatives
- Apr 14Sent to GovernorHouse of Representatives
- Apr 18Signed by Governor 04/15House of Representatives
- Apr 21Filed with Secretary Of State 04/17Both houses