Became law, signed April 17, 2025, 83 days after it was filed.
2025 Regular Session, 2025–2026
Senate Bill 2351
Relating to annexation of property to a school district; and to declare an emergency.
What it does
The synopsis the Legislative Assembly published with the bill.
AN ACT to amend and reenact sections 15.1-12-02 and 15.1-12-05 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to annexation of property to a school district; and to declare an emergency.
Sponsors
Who carried the bill in each chamber, and who signed on. Each name leads to the member's page.
In the Senate
Sponsor
Its course
January 24 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 action22 actions on 20 days
In the SenateJan 24 to Feb 2027 days
EducationJan 24 to Feb 1724 days
In the House of RepresentativesFeb 20 to Mar 3139 days
EducationFeb 25 to Mar 1922 days
EducationMar 20 to Mar 277 days
Back in the SenateMar 31 to Apr 1414 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.
Education5–0
Do pass as amended · Feb 17 · 1 present
Senate, second reading45–2
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, Jeffery J. Magrum, Jerry Klein, Jonathan Sickler, Jose L. Castaneda, Josh Boschee, 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, Scott Meyer, Sean Cleary, Terry M. Wanzek, Tim Mathern, Todd Beard
Nay Judy Lee, Ryan Braunberger
Education14–0
Do pass as amended · Mar 19
Education13–0
Do pass as amended · Mar 27 · 1 present
House of Representatives, second reading84–6
Passed · Mar 31 · 4 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, Craig Headland, Cynthia Schreiber-Beck, Dan Ruby, Daniel Johnston, Daniel R. Vollmer, David Monson, David Richter, Dawson Holle, Dick Anderson, Don Vigesaa, Donald W. Longmuir, Dori Hauck, 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, Jon O. Nelson, Jonathan Warrey, Jorin Johnson, Karen A. Anderson, Karen Karls, Karen M. Rohr, Karla Rose Hanson, Kathy Frelich, 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 Swiontek, Steve Vetter, SuAnn Olson, TJ Brown, Todd Porter, Ty Dressler, Vicky Steiner, Zachary Ista
Nay Dennis Nehring, Desiree Morton, Donna Henderson, Doug Osowski, Jim Kasper, Lori VanWinkle
Not voting Collette Brown, Karen Grindberg, Keith Kempenich, Landon Bahl
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 amendmentPending
House of Representatives committee amendmentAdopted
Adopted Mar 28
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 24 – Feb 20
- Jan 24Introduced and sent to Education
- Feb 11Heard in Education
- Feb 17Education recommended it as amended, 5 to 0
- Feb 18Amended as the committee recommended
- Feb 20Passed the Senate, 45 to 2
In the House of Representatives Feb 21 – Mar 31
- Feb 21Arrived in the House of Representatives
- Feb 25Read a first time and sent to Education
- Mar 12Heard in Education
- Mar 19Education recommended it as amended, 14 to 0
- Mar 20Sent to Education
- Mar 26Heard in Education
- Mar 27Education recommended it as amended, 13 to 0
- Mar 28Amended as the committee recommended
- Mar 31Passed the House of Representatives, 84 to 6
Back in the Senate Apr 1 – Apr 14
- Apr 1Returned 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 22 actions, as published
- Jan 24Introduced, first reading, referred Education CommitteeSenate
- Feb 11Committee Hearing 10:00Senate
- Feb 17Reported back amended, do pass, amendment placed on calendar 5 0 1Senate
- Feb 18Amendment adopted, placed on calendarSenate
- Feb 20Second reading, passed, yeas 45 nays 2Senate
- Feb 21Received from SenateHouse of Representatives
- Feb 25Introduced, first reading, referred Education CommitteeHouse of Representatives
- Mar 12Committee Hearing 02:00House of Representatives
- Mar 19Reported back amended, do pass, amendment placed on calendar 14 0 0House of Representatives
- Mar 20Rereferred to EducationHouse of Representatives
- Mar 26Committee Hearing 10:30House of Representatives
- Mar 27Reported back amended, do pass, amendment placed on calendar 13 0 1House of Representatives
- Mar 28Amendment adopted, placed on calendarHouse of Representatives
- Mar 31Second reading, passed, yeas 84 nays 6, Emergency clause carriedHouse of Representatives
- Apr 1Returned to Senate (12)Senate
- Apr 9ConcurredSenate
- Apr 9Second reading, passed, yeas 46 nays 0, Emergency clause carriedSenate
- 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