Became law, signed April 8, 2025, 78 days after it was filed.
2025 Regular Session, 2025–2026
Senate Bill 2335
Relating to pretrial appraisals; and to amend and reenact section 38‑11.1‑09 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to the recovery of attorney's fees in an action relating to oil and gas production.
What it does
The synopsis the Legislative Assembly published with the bill.
AN ACT to create and enact a new section to chapter 38-11.1 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to pretrial appraisals; and to amend and reenact section 38-11.1-09 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to the recovery of attorney's fees in an action relating to oil and gas production.
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 9, 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 SenateJan 20 to Feb 2132 days
Energy and Natural ResourcesJan 20 to Feb 2031 days
In the House of RepresentativesFeb 21 to Mar 2633 days
Energy and Natural ResourcesFeb 25 to Mar 2124 days
Back in the SenateMar 26 to Apr 49 days
Waiting to be sentApr 4 to Apr 40 days
With the GovernorApr 4 to Apr 84 days
Votes
Yeas to nays, as the Legislative Assembly recorded them. Committee votes are set in.
Energy and Natural Resources7–0
Do pass as amended · Feb 20
Senate, second reading47–0
Passed · Feb 21
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, 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
Energy and Natural Resources13–0
Do pass as amended · Mar 21
House of Representatives, second reading92–0
Passed · Mar 26 · 2 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, 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 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, 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
Not voting Jim Jonas, Nathan Toman
Senate, second reading47–0
Passed · Apr 2
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, 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
Amendments
Each amendment offered, and what became of it.
Senate committee amendmentAdopted
Adopted Feb 21
House of Representatives committee amendmentAdopted
Adopted Mar 24
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 21
- Jan 20Introduced and sent to Energy and Natural Resources
- Jan 30Heard in Energy and Natural Resources
- Feb 20Energy and Natural Resources recommended it as amended, 7 to 0
- Feb 21Amended as the committee recommended
- Passed the Senate, 47 to 0
In the House of Representatives Feb 24 – Mar 26
- Feb 24Arrived in the House of Representatives
- Feb 25Read a first time and sent to Energy and Natural Resources
- Mar 13Heard in Energy and Natural Resources
- Mar 21Energy and Natural Resources recommended it as amended, 13 to 0
- Mar 24Amended as the committee recommended
- Mar 26Passed the House of Representatives, 92 to 0
Back in the Senate Mar 27 – Apr 4
- Mar 27Returned to the Senate
- Apr 2The Senate agreed to the other chamber's changes
- Passed the Senate, 47 to 0
- Apr 4Signed in the House of Representatives
To the Governor Apr 4 – Apr 9
- Apr 4Signed in the Senate
- Sent to the Governor
- Apr 8Signed by the Governor
- Apr 9Filed with the Secretary of State
All 19 actions, as published
- Jan 20Introduced, first reading, referred Energy and Natural Resources CommitteeSenate
- Jan 30Committee Hearing 10:00Senate
- Feb 20Reported back amended, do pass, amendment placed on calendar 7 0 0Senate
- Feb 21Amendment adopted, placed on calendarSenate
- Feb 21Second reading, passed, yeas 47 nays 0Senate
- Feb 24Received from SenateHouse of Representatives
- Feb 25Introduced, first reading, referred Energy and Natural Resources CommitteeHouse of Representatives
- Mar 13Committee Hearing 03:30House of Representatives
- Mar 21Reported back amended, do pass, amendment placed on calendar 13 0 0House of Representatives
- Mar 24Amendment adopted, placed on calendarHouse of Representatives
- Mar 26Second reading, passed as amended, yeas 92 nays 0House of Representatives
- Mar 27Returned to Senate (12)Senate
- Apr 2ConcurredSenate
- Apr 2Second reading, passed, yeas 47 nays 0Senate
- Apr 4Signed by SpeakerHouse of Representatives
- Apr 4Signed by PresidentSenate
- Apr 4Sent to GovernorSenate
- Apr 8Signed by Governor 04/07Senate
- Apr 9Filed with Secretary Of State 04/08Both houses