Became law, signed April 18, 2025, 88 days after it was filed.
2025 Regular Session, 2025–2026
House Bill 1592
Relating to the appointments, operations, and powers of the lignite research council, the powers of the industrial commission, and public record exemptions.
What it does
The synopsis the Legislative Assembly published with the bill.
AN ACT to amend and reenact sections 54-17.5-01, 54-17.5-02, 54-17.5-03, 54-17.5-04, and 54-17.5-06 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to the appointments, operations, and powers of the lignite research council, the powers of the industrial commission, and public record exemptions.
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
5 co-sponsors
Dick Anderson, Keith Boehm, Greg Kessel, Jeremy Olson, Bill Tveit
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 action18 actions on 15 days
In the House of RepresentativesJan 20 to Feb 1122 days
Energy and Natural ResourcesJan 20 to Feb 617 days
In the SenateFeb 11 to Apr 149 days
Energy and Natural ResourcesFeb 13 to Mar 2843 days
Back in the House of RepresentativesApr 1 to Apr 1413 days
Waiting to be sentApr 14 to Apr 151 day
With the GovernorApr 15 to Apr 183 days
Votes
Yeas to nays, as the Legislative Assembly recorded them. Committee votes are set in.
Energy and Natural Resources10–0
Do pass · Feb 6 · 3 present
House of Representatives, second reading91–0
Passed · Feb 11 · 3 not voting
Who voted how
Yea Alisa Mitskog, Andrew Marschall, Anna S. Novak, Austen Schauer, Austin Foss, 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, Gretchen Dobervich, 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, Karla Rose Hanson, Kathy Frelich, Keith Kempenich, Landon Bahl, LaurieBeth Hager, 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 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, Zachary Ista
Not voting Cynthia Schreiber-Beck, Jayme Davis, Josh Christy
Energy and Natural Resources7–0
Do pass as amended · Mar 28
Senate, second reading45–1
Passed · Apr 1 · 1 not voting
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, Jerry Klein, Jonathan Sickler, Jose L. Castaneda, Josh Boschee, 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
Not voting Dean Rummel
House of Representatives, second reading88–3
Passed · Apr 9 · 3 not voting
Who voted how
Yea Alisa Mitskog, Andrew Marschall, Anna S. Novak, Austen Schauer, Austin Foss, Ben Koppelman, Bernie Satrom, Bert Anderson, Bill Tveit, Brandy L. Pyle, Carrie McLeod, Clayton Fegley, Collette Brown, Craig Headland, Cynthia Schreiber-Beck, Dan Ruby, Daniel Johnston, Daniel R. Vollmer, David Monson, David Richter, Dawson Holle, 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, Gretchen Dobervich, Jared C. Hagert, Jared Hendrix, Jason Dockter, Jay Fisher, Jayme Davis, 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, Karla Rose Hanson, Kathy Frelich, Keith Kempenich, Landon Bahl, LaurieBeth Hager, 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 Vetter, SuAnn Olson, TJ Brown, Todd Porter, Ty Dressler, Vicky Steiner, Zachary Ista
Nay Christina Wolff, Dennis Nehring, Donna Henderson
Not voting Bob Martinson, Lori VanWinkle, Steve Swiontek
Amendments
Each amendment offered, and what became of it.
Senate committee amendmentAdopted
Adopted Mar 31
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 11
- Jan 20Introduced and sent to Energy and Natural Resources
- Feb 6Heard in Energy and Natural Resources
- Energy and Natural Resources recommended it, 10 to 0
- Feb 11Passed the House of Representatives, 91 to 0
In the Senate Feb 12 – Apr 1
- Feb 12Arrived in the Senate
- Feb 13Read a first time and sent to Energy and Natural Resources
- Mar 6Heard in Energy and Natural Resources
- Mar 28Energy and Natural Resources recommended it as amended, 7 to 0
- Mar 31Amended as the committee recommended
- Apr 1Passed the Senate, 45 to 1
Back in the House of Representatives Apr 2 – Apr 14
- Apr 2Returned to the House of Representatives
- Apr 9The House of Representatives agreed to the other chamber's changes
- Passed the House of Representatives, 88 to 3
- Apr 14Signed in the Senate
To the Governor Apr 15 – Apr 21
- Apr 15Signed in the House of Representatives
- Sent to the Governor
- Apr 18Signed by the Governor
- Apr 21Filed with the Secretary of State
All 18 actions, as published
- Jan 20Introduced, first reading, referred Energy and Natural Resources CommitteeHouse of Representatives
- Feb 6Committee Hearing 09:00House of Representatives
- Feb 6Reported back, do pass, placed on consent calendar 10 0 3House of Representatives
- Feb 11Second reading, passed, yeas 91 nays 0House of Representatives
- Feb 12Received from HouseSenate
- Feb 13Introduced, first reading, referred Energy and Natural Resources CommitteeSenate
- Mar 6Committee Hearing 03:00Senate
- Mar 28Reported back amended, do pass, amendment placed on calendar 7 0 0Senate
- Mar 31Amendment adopted, placed on calendarSenate
- Apr 1Second reading, passed as amended, yeas 45 nays 1Senate
- Apr 2Returned to House (12)House of Representatives
- Apr 9ConcurredHouse of Representatives
- Apr 9Second reading, passed, yeas 88 nays 3House of Representatives
- Apr 14Signed by PresidentSenate
- Apr 15Signed by SpeakerHouse of Representatives
- Apr 15Sent to GovernorHouse of Representatives
- Apr 18Signed by Governor 04/16House of Representatives
- Apr 21Filed with Secretary Of State 04/16Both houses