Filed with the Secretary of State, on April 29, 2025.
2025 Regular Session, 2025–2026
Senate Bill 2307
Relating to the definition of a public library, required safety policies and technology protection measures, and the state's attorney's review of public libraries, school districts, and state agencies for compliance with statutes protecting minors from explicit sexual material; to amend and reenact subsection 5 of section 12.1‑27.1‑01, subsection 2 of section 12.1‑27.1‑03.1, and sections 12.1‑27.1‑03.5 and 12.1‑27.1‑11 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to obscenity control; to provide for a report to the legislative management; and to provide a penalty.
What it does
The synopsis the Legislative Assembly published with the bill.
AN ACT to create and enact a new subsection to section 12.1-27.1-01 and two new sections to chapter 12.1-27.1 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to the definition of a public library, required safety policies and technology protection measures, and the state's attorney's review of public libraries, school districts, and state agencies for compliance with statutes protecting minors from explicit sexual material; to amend and reenact subsection 5 of section 12.1-27.1-01, subsection 2 of section 12.1-27.1-03.1, and sections 12.1-27.1-03.5 and 12.1-27.1-11 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to obscenity control; to provide for a report to the legislative management; and to provide a penalty.
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 29, 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 action23 actions on 14 days
In the SenateJan 20 to Feb 2031 days
JudiciaryJan 20 to Feb 1930 days
In the House of RepresentativesFeb 20 to Apr 1453 days
JudiciaryFeb 25 to Mar 1821 days
AppropriationsMar 18 to Apr 1124 days
Waiting to be sentApr 14 to Apr 184 days
With the GovernorApr 18 to Apr 246 days
After the vetoApr 24 to Apr 251 day
Votes
Yeas to nays, as the Legislative Assembly recorded them. Committee votes are set in.
Judiciary6–1
Do pass as amended · Feb 19
Senate, second reading27–20
Passed · Feb 20
Who voted how
Yea Bob Paulson, Chuck Walen, Claire Cory, Cole Conley, David A. Clemens, David Hogue, Desiree van Oosting, Diane Larson, Donald Schaible, Greg Kessel, Janne Myrdal, Jeffery J. Magrum, Jerry Klein, Jose L. Castaneda, Justin Gerhardt, Keith Boehm, Kent Weston, Larry Luick, Mark Enget, Michael Dwyer, Michelle Powers, Mike Wobbema, Randy A. Burckhard, Randy D. Lemm, Robert Erbele, Terry M. Wanzek, Todd Beard
Nay Brad Bekkedahl, Dale Patten, Dean Rummel, Dick Dever, Jeff Barta, Jonathan Sickler, Josh Boschee, Judy Lee, Kathy Hogan, Kristin Roers, Kyle Davison, Mark F. Weber, Michelle Axtman, Paul J. Thomas, Richard Marcellais, Ronald Sorvaag, Ryan Braunberger, Scott Meyer, Sean Cleary, Tim Mathern
Judiciary12–1
Do pass · Mar 18 · 1 present
Appropriations22–1
Do not pass · Apr 11
House of Representatives, second reading49–45
Passed · Apr 14
Who voted how
Yea Andrew Marschall, Ben Koppelman, Bernie Satrom, Bill Tveit, Carrie McLeod, Christina Wolff, Clayton Fegley, Craig Headland, Dan Ruby, Daniel Johnston, Daniel R. Vollmer, Dawson Holle, Dennis Nehring, Desiree Morton, Donna Henderson, Dori Hauck, Doug Osowski, Dwight Kiefert, Jared Hendrix, Jay Fisher, Jeff Hoverson, Jim Kasper, Jorin Johnson, Karen A. Anderson, Karen Grindberg, Karen Karls, Karen M. Rohr, Kathy Frelich, Keith Kempenich, Lawrence R. Klemin, Lori VanWinkle, Macy Bolinske, Mark Sanford, Matthew Heilman, Matthew Ruby, Mike Brandenburg, Mike Lefor, Mike Motschenbacher, Mike Schatz, Nathan Toman, Nels Christianson, Nico Rios, Patrick R. Hatlestad, Roger A. Maki, Steve Vetter, SuAnn Olson, TJ Brown, Ty Dressler, Vicky Steiner
Nay Alisa Mitskog, Anna S. Novak, Austen Schauer, Austin Foss, Bert Anderson, Bob Martinson, Brandy L. Pyle, Collette Brown, Cynthia Schreiber-Beck, David Monson, David Richter, Dick Anderson, Don Vigesaa, Donald W. Longmuir, Emily O'Brien, 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, Jonathan Warrey, Karla Rose Hanson, Landon Bahl, LaurieBeth Hager, Lisa Finley-DeVille, Lisa Meier, Liz Conmy, Mary Schneider, Mike Beltz, Mike Berg, Mike Nathe, Mitch Ostlie, Pat D. Heinert, Robin Weisz, Scott Louser, Scott Wagner, Steve Swiontek, Todd Porter, Zachary Ista
Senate, veto25–20
Failed · Apr 25 · 2 not voting
Who voted how
Yea Bob Paulson, Chuck Walen, Claire Cory, Cole Conley, David A. Clemens, Desiree van Oosting, Donald Schaible, Janne Myrdal, Jeffery J. Magrum, Jerry Klein, Jose L. Castaneda, Justin Gerhardt, Keith Boehm, Kent Weston, Larry Luick, Mark Enget, Michael Dwyer, Michelle Powers, Mike Wobbema, Paul J. Thomas, Randy A. Burckhard, Randy D. Lemm, Robert Erbele, Terry M. Wanzek, Todd Beard
Nay Brad Bekkedahl, Dale Patten, Dean Rummel, Dick Dever, Greg Kessel, Jeff Barta, Jonathan Sickler, Josh Boschee, Judy Lee, Kathy Hogan, Kristin Roers, Kyle Davison, Mark F. Weber, Michelle Axtman, Richard Marcellais, Ronald Sorvaag, Ryan Braunberger, Scott Meyer, Sean Cleary, Tim Mathern
Not voting David Hogue, Diane Larson
Amendments
Each amendment offered, and what became of it.
Senate committee amendmentAdopted
Adopted Feb 20
Senate floor amendmentAdopted
Adopted Feb 20
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 Judiciary
- Feb 10Heard in Judiciary
- Feb 19Judiciary recommended it as amended, 6 to 1
- Feb 20Amended as the committee recommended
- Amended on the floor
- Passed the Senate, 27 to 20
In the House of Representatives Feb 21 – Apr 14
- Feb 21Arrived in the House of Representatives
- Feb 25Read a first time and sent to Judiciary
- Mar 18Heard in Judiciary
- Judiciary recommended it, 12 to 1
- Sent to Appropriations
- Apr 11Appropriations recommended against it, 22 to 1
- Apr 14Passed the House of Representatives, 49 to 45
To the Governor Apr 15 – Apr 24
- Apr 15Returned to the Senate
- Apr 18Signed in the House of Representatives
- Signed in the Senate
- Sent to the Governor
- Apr 24Vetoed by the Governor
After the veto Apr 25 – Apr 29
- Apr 25The Senate did not override the veto, 25 to 20
- Apr 29Filed with the Secretary of State
All 23 actions, as published
- Jan 20Introduced, first reading, referred Judiciary CommitteeSenate
- Feb 10Committee Hearing 02:30Senate
- Feb 19Reported back amended, do pass, amendment placed on calendar 6 1 0Senate
- Feb 20Amendment adopted, placed on calendarSenate
- Feb 20Amendment proposed on floorSenate
- Feb 20Amendment adoptedSenate
- Feb 20Second reading, passed, yeas 27 nays 20Senate
- Feb 21Received from SenateHouse of Representatives
- Feb 25Introduced, first reading, referred Judiciary CommitteeHouse of Representatives
- Mar 18Committee Hearing 09:00House of Representatives
- Mar 18Reported back, do pass 12 1 1House of Representatives
- Mar 18Rereferred to AppropriationsHouse of Representatives
- Apr 11Reported back, do not pass, placed on calendar 22 1 0House of Representatives
- Apr 14Second reading, passed, yeas 49 nays 45House of Representatives
- Apr 15Motion to reconsider failedHouse of Representatives
- Apr 15Returned to SenateSenate
- Apr 18Signed by SpeakerHouse of Representatives
- Apr 18Signed by PresidentSenate
- Apr 18Sent to GovernorSenate
- Apr 24Vetoed by Governor 04/22Senate
- Apr 25Consideration of Governor's vetoSenate
- Apr 25Veto sustained, yeas 25 nays 20Senate
- Apr 29Filed with Secretary Of State 04/29Senate