Became law, signed March 31, 2025, 63 days after it was filed.
2025 Regular Session, 2025–2026
Senate Bill 2377
Relating to preferred provider arrangements and restrictions on dental care services.
What it does
The synopsis the Legislative Assembly published with the bill.
AN ACT to amend and reenact section 26.1-47-02.1 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to preferred provider arrangements and restrictions on dental care services.
Sponsors
Who carried the bill in each chamber, and who signed on. Each name leads to the member's page.
In the Senate
Sponsor
5 co-sponsors
Brad Bekkedahl, Jason Dockter, Michael Dwyer, Ben Koppelman, Scott Louser
Its course
January 27 to April 1, 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 action20 actions on 16 days
In the SenateJan 27 to Feb 1923 days
Human ServicesJan 27 to Feb 1822 days
In the House of RepresentativesFeb 19 to Mar 1726 days
Industry, Business and LaborFeb 21 to Mar 1219 days
Back in the SenateMar 17 to Mar 2710 days
Waiting to be sentMar 27 to Mar 270 days
With the GovernorMar 27 to Mar 314 days
Votes
Yeas to nays, as the Legislative Assembly recorded them. Committee votes are set in.
Do pass as amended · Feb 18
Senate, second reading47–0
Passed · Feb 19
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
Industry, Business and Labor13–0
Do pass as amended · Mar 12 · 1 present
House of Representatives, second reading92–0
Passed · Mar 17 · 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, 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, TJ Brown, Todd Porter, Ty Dressler, Vicky Steiner, Zachary Ista
Not voting Gretchen Dobervich, Jayme Davis
Senate, second reading43–1
Passed · Mar 25 · 3 not voting
Who voted how
Yea Bob Paulson, 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, Kristin Roers, Kyle Davison, Larry Luick, Mark Enget, Mark F. Weber, 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 Brad Bekkedahl, Kent Weston, Michael Dwyer
Amendments
Each amendment offered, and what became of it.
Senate committee amendmentAdopted
Adopted Feb 19
House of Representatives committee amendmentAdopted
Adopted Mar 13
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 27 – Feb 19
- Jan 27Introduced and sent to Human Services
- Feb 3Heard in Human Services
- Feb 10Heard in Human Services
- Feb 18Human Services recommended it as amended, 6 to 0
- Feb 19Amended as the committee recommended
- Passed the Senate, 47 to 0
In the House of Representatives Feb 20 – Mar 17
- Feb 20Arrived in the House of Representatives
- Feb 21Read a first time and sent to Industry, Business and Labor
- Mar 10Heard in Industry, Business and Labor
- Mar 12Industry, Business and Labor recommended it as amended, 13 to 0
- Mar 13Amended as the committee recommended
- Mar 17Passed the House of Representatives, 92 to 0
Back in the Senate Mar 18 – Mar 27
- Mar 18Returned to the Senate
- Mar 25The Senate agreed to the other chamber's changes
- Passed the Senate, 43 to 1
- Mar 27Signed in the House of Representatives
To the Governor Mar 27 – Apr 1
- Mar 27Signed in the Senate
- Sent to the Governor
- Mar 31Signed by the Governor
- Apr 1Filed with the Secretary of State
All 20 actions, as published
- Jan 27Introduced, first reading, referred Human Services CommitteeSenate
- Feb 3Committee Hearing 10:00Senate
- Feb 10Committee Hearing 09:30Senate
- Feb 18Reported back amended, do pass, amendment placed on calendar 6 0 0Senate
- Feb 19Amendment adopted, placed on calendarSenate
- Feb 19Second reading, passed, yeas 47 nays 0Senate
- Feb 20Received from SenateHouse of Representatives
- Feb 21Introduced, first reading, referred Industry, Business and Labor CommitteeHouse of Representatives
- Mar 10Committee Hearing 03:30House of Representatives
- Mar 12Reported back amended, do pass, amendment placed on calendar 13 0 1House of Representatives
- Mar 13Amendment adopted, placed on calendarHouse of Representatives
- Mar 17Second reading, passed as amended, yeas 92 nays 0House of Representatives
- Mar 18Returned to Senate (12)Senate
- Mar 25ConcurredSenate
- Mar 25Second reading, passed, yeas 43 nays 1Senate
- Mar 27Signed by SpeakerHouse of Representatives
- Mar 27Signed by PresidentSenate
- Mar 27Sent to GovernorSenate
- Mar 31Signed by Governor 03/28Senate
- Apr 1Filed with Secretary Of State 03/31Both houses