Became law, signed April 17, 2025, 87 days after it was filed.
2025 Regular Session, 2025–2026
Senate Bill 2269
Relating to recall elections for members of a governing body of a city; and to amend and reenact section 16.1‑01‑09.1 and subsection 1 of section 44‑08‑21 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to recall petitions and recall elections for political subdivision officials.
What it does
The synopsis the Legislative Assembly published with the bill.
AN ACT to create and enact a new section to chapter 44-08 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to recall elections for members of a governing body of a city; and to amend and reenact section 16.1-01-09.1 and subsection 1 of section 44-08-21 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to recall petitions and recall elections for political subdivision officials.
Sponsors
Who carried the bill in each chamber, and who signed on. Each name leads to the member's page.
Its course
January 20 to April 18, 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 SenateJan 20 to Feb 2031 days
State and Local GovernmentJan 20 to Feb 1728 days
In the House of RepresentativesFeb 20 to Apr 140 days
Political SubdivisionsFeb 25 to Mar 2831 days
Back in the SenateApr 1 to Apr 1413 days
Waiting to be sentApr 14 to Apr 151 day
With the GovernorApr 15 to Apr 172 days
Votes
Yeas to nays, as the Legislative Assembly recorded them. Committee votes are set in.
Do pass as amended · Feb 17
Senate, second reading46–1
Passed · Feb 20
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, 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
Do pass as amended · Mar 28 · 3 present
House of Representatives, second reading56–32
Passed · Apr 1 · 6 not voting
Who voted how
Yea Alisa Mitskog, Anna S. Novak, Austen Schauer, Austin Foss, Bernie Satrom, Bert Anderson, Bob Martinson, Brandy L. Pyle, Carrie McLeod, Clayton Fegley, Cynthia Schreiber-Beck, Dan Ruby, David Monson, David Richter, Dick Anderson, Don Vigesaa, Donald W. Longmuir, Dwight Kiefert, Eric J. Murphy, Glenn Bosch, Gregory Stemen, Gretchen Dobervich, Jared C. Hagert, Jason Dockter, Jayme Davis, Jeremy Olson, Jim Grueneich, Jim Jonas, Jon O. Nelson, Karen A. Anderson, Karen Grindberg, Karen Karls, Karla Rose Hanson, LaurieBeth Hager, Lawrence R. Klemin, Lisa Finley-DeVille, Lisa Meier, Liz Conmy, Macy Bolinske, Mark Sanford, Mary Schneider, Matthew Ruby, Mike Beltz, Mike Berg, Mike Lefor, Mike Motschenbacher, Mike Nathe, Mitch Ostlie, Pat D. Heinert, Patrick R. Hatlestad, Robin Weisz, Scott Wagner, Steve Swiontek, Todd Porter, Vicky Steiner, Zachary Ista
Nay Andrew Marschall, Ben Koppelman, Bill Tveit, Christina Wolff, Craig Headland, Daniel Johnston, Daniel R. Vollmer, Dawson Holle, Dennis Nehring, Desiree Morton, Donna Henderson, Dori Hauck, Doug Osowski, Jared Hendrix, Jay Fisher, Jeff Hoverson, Jim Kasper, Jorin Johnson, Karen M. Rohr, Kathy Frelich, Lori VanWinkle, Matthew Heilman, Mike Schatz, Nathan Toman, Nels Christianson, Nico Rios, Roger A. Maki, Scott Louser, Steve Vetter, SuAnn Olson, TJ Brown, Ty Dressler
Not voting Collette Brown, Emily O'Brien, Jonathan Warrey, Keith Kempenich, Landon Bahl, Mike Brandenburg
Senate, second reading46–0
Passed · Apr 9 · 1 not voting
Who voted how
Yea Bob Paulson, Brad Bekkedahl, Chuck Walen, Claire Cory, Cole Conley, Dale Patten, David A. Clemens, 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, 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 David Hogue
Amendments
Each amendment offered, and what became of it.
Senate committee amendmentAdopted
Adopted Feb 18
House of Representatives 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 Senate Jan 20 – Feb 20
- Jan 20Introduced and sent to State and Local Government
- Feb 13Heard in State and Local Government
- Feb 17State and Local Government recommended it as amended, 6 to 0
- Feb 18Amended as the committee recommended
- Feb 20Passed the Senate, 46 to 1
In the House of Representatives Feb 21 – Apr 1
- Feb 21Arrived in the House of Representatives
- Feb 25Read a first time and sent to Political Subdivisions
- Mar 20Heard in Political Subdivisions
- Mar 28Political Subdivisions recommended it as amended, 9 to 1
- Mar 31Amended as the committee recommended
- Apr 1Passed the House of Representatives, 56 to 32
Back in the Senate Apr 2 – Apr 14
- Apr 2Returned to the Senate
- Apr 9The Senate agreed to the other chamber's changes
- Passed the Senate, 46 to 0
- Apr 14Signed in the House of Representatives
To the Governor Apr 14 – Apr 18
- Apr 14Signed in the Senate
- Apr 15Sent to the Governor
- Apr 17Signed by the Governor
- Apr 18Filed with the Secretary of State
All 19 actions, as published
- Jan 20Introduced, first reading, referred State and Local Government CommitteeSenate
- Feb 13Committee Hearing 10:15Senate
- Feb 17Reported back amended, do pass, amendment placed on calendar 6 0 0Senate
- Feb 18Amendment adopted, placed on calendarSenate
- Feb 20Second reading, passed, yeas 46 nays 1Senate
- Feb 21Received from SenateHouse of Representatives
- Feb 25Introduced, first reading, referred Political Subdivisions CommitteeHouse of Representatives
- Mar 20Committee Hearing 03:30House of Representatives
- Mar 28Reported back amended, do pass, amendment placed on calendar 9 1 3House of Representatives
- Mar 31Amendment adopted, placed on calendarHouse of Representatives
- Apr 1Second reading, passed as amended, yeas 56 nays 32House of Representatives
- Apr 2Returned to Senate (12)Senate
- Apr 9ConcurredSenate
- Apr 9Second reading, passed, yeas 46 nays 0Senate
- Apr 14Signed by SpeakerHouse of Representatives
- Apr 14Signed by PresidentSenate
- Apr 15Sent to GovernorSenate
- Apr 17Signed by Governor 04/16Senate
- Apr 18Filed with Secretary Of State 04/16Both houses