Committees · 2015 Regular Session
Education
Members
As the committee stood at the end of the term. Each name leads to the member's page.
Tim FlakollChair
Republican · 44th District
Mike NatheChair
Republican · 30th District
David S. RustVice-chair
Republican · 2nd District
Mike SchatzVice-chair
Republican · 36th District
Republican · 25th District
Republican · 41st District
Democratic · 6th District
Republican · 15th District
Democratic · 26th District
Republican · 16th District
Republican · 12th District
Democratic · 9th District
Republican · 32nd District
Democratic · 42nd District
Democratic · 35th District
Republican · 13th District
Republican · 31st District
Republican · 31st District
Republican · 39th District
Bills
Bills sent to the committee in the 2015 Regular Session.
Bills sent67
8% of the bills the House of Representatives sent to committees
Reported out91%
61 of 67; 6 moved on without a report
Time in committee17 days
most between 13 and 22 days
Amendments offered32
committee amendments
In every assembly
Each assembly over its whole term. The 69th is so far.
69th94 bills
reported 98% · typically 22 days, most 17–30 · 53 amendments · 12 members
68th80 bills
reported 96% · typically 23 days, most 16–32 · 42 amendments · 14 members
67th61 bills
reported 90% · typically 15 days, most 10–22 · 23 amendments · 14 members
66th79 bills
reported 94% · typically 22 days, most 15–29 · 36 amendments · 14 members
65th58 bills
reported 95% · typically 14 days, most 10–18 · 18 amendments · 14 members
64th67 bills
reported 91% · typically 17 days, most 13–22 · 32 amendments · 13 members
63rd61 bills
reported 90% · typically 20 days, most 12–29 · 32 amendments · 13 members
62nd66 bills
reported 92% · typically 27 days, most 16–36 · 31 amendments · 15 members
Bills it was sent
Each time a bill was sent to the committee in the 2015 Regular Session, newest first.
67 bills
Senate Bill 2134 · Relating to appointment or removal and performance evaluations of institution presidents and, commissioner of higher education, and all university system personnel by the state board of higher education; and to declare an emergency.
Sent March 5, 2015 · Reported out after 12 days, 10–3 · did not pass the House of Representatives
Senate Bill 2031 · Relating to the determination of state aid payable to school districts; to repeal sections 15.1‑27‑04, 15.1‑27‑07.2, 15.1‑27‑11, 15.1‑27‑22.1, 15.1‑27‑42, 15.1‑27‑43, 15.1‑27‑44, 15.1‑32‑20, 57‑15‑14.4, 57‑15‑14.5, 57‑15‑17.1, and 57‑19‑04 and chapter 57‑64 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to the determination of state aid payable to school districts, school district levies, and mill levy reduction grants; to provide for a transfer; and to provide for a contingent transfer; and to provide an appropriation.
Sent March 4, 2015 · Reported out after 22 days, 11–2 · 1 committee amendment, adopted · then passed the House of Representatives, and became law
Senate Bill 2151 · Relating to early childhood education provider grants; to amend and reenact section 15.1‑37‑01 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to early childhood education program approval; to provide an appropriation; and to provide an effective date.
Sent March 4, 2015 · Reported out after 20 days, 8–5 · 1 committee amendment, adopted · then passed the House of Representatives, and became law
Senate Bill 2178 · Relating to the school district construction fundloans and insurance coverage for real property and improvements leased by a school district; to amend and reenact section 15.1‑36‑01 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to the approval of school construction projects; to provide an appropriationfor a transfer; to provide an expiration date; and to declare an emergency.
Sent March 4, 2015 · Reported out after 27 days, 9–3 · 1 committee amendment, adopted · then passed the House of Representatives, and became law
Senate Bill 2075 · Relating to the North Dakota scholarship eligibility of students in accelerated programs.
Sent February 25, 2015 · Moved on without a report after 23 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and became law
Senate Bill 2087 · A BILL for an Act to provide an exemption; and to declare an emergency.
Sent February 25, 2015 · Reported out after 14 days, 10–3 · did not pass the House of Representatives
Senate Bill 2355 · Relating to the development of a satisfaction survey for the education standards and practices board; to provide for a legislative management study; and to declare an emergency.
Sent February 25, 2015 · Reported out after 20 days, 7–6 · 1 committee amendment, adopted · did not pass the House of Representatives
House Bill 1218 · Relating to school district ending fund balances; to provide an effective date; and to declare an emergency.for an Act to amend and reenact sections 15.1‑07‑29 and 15.1‑27‑35.3 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to school district ending fund balances; to provide an effective date; and to declare an emergency.
Sent February 23, 2015 · Reported out after 1 day, 7–5 · 1 committee amendment, adopted · did not pass the House of Representatives
Senate Bill 2074 · Relating to the scholarship eligibility of students enrolled in external experiences.
Sent February 20, 2015 · Reported out after 13 days, 11–0 · then passed the House of Representatives, and became law
Senate Bill 2088 · Relating to authorization for the creation of a North Dakota education foundation; and to provide for a report to legislative management.
Sent February 20, 2015 · Moved on without a report after 33 days · did not pass the House of Representatives
Senate Bill 2089 · Relating to eligibility for a North Dakota academic scholarship.
Sent February 20, 2015 · Reported out after 13 days, 12–0 · then passed the House of Representatives, and became law
Senate Bill 2091 · Relating to the membership of the North Dakota library coordinating council.
Sent February 20, 2015 · Reported out after 17 days, 12–0 · then passed the House of Representatives, and became law
Senate Bill 2092 · Relating to the content of a school district reorganization plan and school board authority following approval of a reorganization plan.
Sent February 20, 2015 · Reported out after 19 days, 13–0 · 1 committee amendment, adopted · then passed the House of Representatives, and became law
Senate Bill 2145 · Relating to criminal history record checks.
Sent February 20, 2015 · Reported out after 18 days, 11–1 · 1 committee amendment, adopted · then passed the House of Representatives, and became law
Senate Bill 2152 · Relating to the suspension of school district personnel.
Sent February 20, 2015 · Reported out after 13 days, 9–3 · then passed the House of Representatives, and became law
Senate Bill 2181 · Relating to the retention of school district records and the employment of a school district business manager; to amend and reenact section 15.1‑07‑14 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to school district business managers; and to repeal sections 21‑06‑05 and 21‑06‑06 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to the destruction of school district documents.
Sent February 20, 2015 · Reported out after 32 days, 12–0 · 1 committee amendment, adopted · then passed the House of Representatives, and became law
Senate Bill 2288 · Relating to the development and implementation of a gap scholarship program.
Sent February 20, 2015 · Reported out after 25 days, 9–4 · did not pass the House of Representatives
Senate Bill 2326 · Relating to reportable data fields; and to amend and reenact section 15.1‑02‑18 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to duties of the state longitudinal data system committee.for an Act to create and enact a new section to chapter 15.1‑07 and seven new sections to chapter 54‑59 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to reportable data fields and the statewide longitudinal data system; to repeal sections 15.1‑02‑18, 15.1‑02‑18.1, and 15.1‑02‑18.2 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to the statewide longitudinal data system; and to provide for a continuing appropriation.
Sent February 20, 2015 · Reported out after 25 days, 13–0 · 1 committee amendment, adopted · then passed the House of Representatives, and became law
Senate Bill 2209 · Relating to youth suicide prevention training.
Sent February 19, 2015 · Reported out after 20 days, 9–3 · 1 committee amendment, adopted · then passed the House of Representatives, and became law
Senate Bill 2210 · Relating to regional education associations; and to repeal chapter 15.1‑09.1 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to regional education associations.
Sent February 19, 2015 · Reported out after 20 days, 7–6 · did not pass the House of Representatives
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Senate Bill 2229 · Relating to the membership of the board of education of the city of Fargo.
Sent February 19, 2015 · Reported out after 14 days, 11–0 · then passed the House of Representatives, and became law
House Bill 1380 · Relating to the required closure of schools; and to amend and reenact section 15.1‑27‑23 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to the rescheduling of classes due to weather.
Sent January 19, 2015 · Reported out after 17 days, 11–1 · did not pass the House of Representatives
House Bill 1383 · Relating to qualified electors for purposes of school district bond elections.
Sent January 19, 2015 · Reported out after 10 days, 11–0 · did not pass the House of Representatives
House Bill 1388 · A BILL for an Act to provide an appropriation for school district resource officer grants; and to provide a legislative management report.
Sent January 19, 2015 · Reported out after 18 days, 10–1 · 1 committee amendment, adopted · did not pass the House of Representatives
House Bill 1393 · AN ACT to provide an appropriation for a science, technology, engineering, and mathematics advancement initiative.
Sent January 19, 2015 · Moved on without a report after 9 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and became law
House Bill 1396 · Relating to student loan repayment programs for nurse practitioners, physician assistants, certified nurse midwives, and physicianshealth care professionals; to provide for a continuing appropriation; and to provide for an application.
Sent January 19, 2015 · Moved on without a report after 7 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and became law
House Bill 1402 · Relating to exempting information regarding individuals applying for certain North Dakota university system and school district positions.
Sent January 19, 2015 · Reported out after 10 days, 12–0 · did not pass the House of Representatives
House Bill 1404 · Relating to the selection process applicable to institution presidents and the commissioner of higher education.
Sent January 19, 2015 · Reported out after 9 days, 13–0 · did not pass the House of Representatives
House Bill 1408 · A BILL for an Act to provide an appropriation to the state board of higher education for employee training regarding requirements of federal gender discrimination laws.
Sent January 19, 2015 · Reported out after 9 days, 11–0 · did not pass the House of Representatives
House Bill 1413 · Relating to the creation of a veteran scholarship program; and to provide an appropriation.
Sent January 19, 2015 · Reported out after 17 days, 9–3 · 1 committee amendment, adopted · did not pass the House of Representatives
House Bill 1419 · Relating to eligibility for North Dakota career and technical education scholarships.
Sent January 19, 2015 · Reported out after 17 days, 9–2 · did not pass the House of Representatives
House Bill 1425 · Relating to compulsory attendance.
Sent January 19, 2015 · Reported out after 21 days, 12–1 · did not pass the House of Representatives
House Bill 1426 · Relating to approval of school construction projects by the superintendent of public instruction and bids and plans and specifications for public improvements; and to provide for application.
Sent January 19, 2015 · Reported out after 22 days, 7–6 · 1 committee amendment, adopted · then passed the House of Representatives, and became law
House Bill 1433 · Relating to student loan repayment grants for high‑demand occupations.
Sent January 19, 2015 · Reported out after 16 days, 10–2 · did not pass the House of Representatives
House Bill 1452 · Relating to the establishment of the promise grant program; to repeal sections 15.1‑21‑02.4, 15.1‑21‑02.5, 15.1‑21‑02.6, 15.1‑21‑02.7, and 15.1‑21‑02.8 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to the North Dakota academic scholarships and the North Dakota career and technical education scholarships; to provide a transfer; to provide an effective date; and to provide an expiration date.
Sent January 19, 2015 · Reported out after 17 days, 9–3 · did not pass the House of Representatives
House Bill 1453 · Relating to restrictions on the collection and dissemination of student information; and to provide a penalty.
Sent January 19, 2015 · Reported out after 29 days, 8–4 · 1 committee amendment, adopted · did not pass the House of Representatives
House Bill 1461 · Relating to the authority of the superintendent of public instruction and other state officials and agencies, and to standards and assessments; to amend and reenact sections 15.1‑02‑04 and 15.1‑21‑12 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to the duties of the superintendent of public instruction and professional development; to repeal sections 15.1‑21‑08, 15.1‑21‑09, 15.1‑21‑10, and 15.1‑21‑11 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to state assessments; to provide an appropriation; to provide for a legislative management study; to provide an effective date; and to declare an emergency.
Sent January 19, 2015 · Reported out after 22 days, 9–4 · did not pass the House of Representatives
House Bill 1466 · A BILL for an Act to create a school district administrator compensation review commission; and to provide for a legislative management report.
Sent January 19, 2015 · Reported out after 23 days, 7–6 · 1 committee amendment, adopted · then passed the House of Representatives, and not the Senate
House Bill 1471 · Relating to freedom of expression rights of students of public institutions of higher education and public schools.
Sent January 19, 2015 · Reported out after 30 days, 11–2 · 1 committee amendment, adopted · then passed the House of Representatives, and became law
House Bill 1362 · A BILL for an Act to provide an appropriation for continuum-based English language learner grants to school districts.
Sent January 16, 2015 · Reported out after 19 days, 11–2 · did not pass the House of Representatives
House Bill 1369 · Relating to student loan interest rate reductions.
Sent January 16, 2015 · Reported out after 20 days, 9–2 · did not pass the House of Representatives
House Bill 1216 · Relating to supplemental payments for increased school district enrollment.to provide for a legislative management study of school district enrollment determinations for purposes of the elementary and secondary education funding formula.
Sent January 13, 2015 · Moved on without a report after 23 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and not the Senate
House Bill 1218 · Relating to school district ending fund balances; to provide an effective date; and to declare an emergency.for an Act to amend and reenact sections 15.1‑07‑29 and 15.1‑27‑35.3 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to school district ending fund balances; to provide an effective date; and to declare an emergency.
Sent January 13, 2015 · Reported out after 36 days, 10–3 · 1 committee amendment, adopted · did not pass the House of Representatives
House Bill 1240 · Relating to school district annexation petitions.
Sent January 13, 2015 · Reported out after 10 days, 11–0 · did not pass the House of Representatives
House Bill 1248 · Relating to the determination of state aid for small districts; to provide an effective date; and to declare an emergencyand to provide an appropriation.
Sent January 13, 2015 · Reported out after 22 days, 13–0 · did not pass the House of Representatives
House Bill 1251 · Relating to school district negotiations; and to amend and reenact sections 15.1‑15‑04 and 15.1‑16‑13 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to school district contract renewals and negotiations.
Sent January 13, 2015 · Reported out after 17 days, 7–6 · 1 committee amendment, adopted · then passed the House of Representatives, and became law
House Bill 1261 · A BILL for an Act to create a higher education open educational resources incentive grant program; to provide for a legislative management report; and to declare an emergency.
Sent January 13, 2015 · Reported out after 22 days, 12–1 · did not pass the House of Representatives
House Bill 1263 · Relating to a study of virtual public schools by the superintendent of public instruction.
Sent January 13, 2015 · Reported out after 10 days, 7–5 · did not pass the House of Representatives
House Bill 1283 · Relating to student attendance; to amend and reenact sections 15.1‑21‑08, 15.1‑21‑17, 15.1‑21‑18, and 15.1‑21‑19 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to parental directives regarding statutorily mandated assessments; and to declare an emergency.for an Act to amend and reenact section 15.1‑21‑08 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to parental directives regarding state assessments.
Sent January 13, 2015 · Reported out after 35 days, 11–1 · 1 committee amendment, adopted · then passed the House of Representatives, and not the Senate
House Bill 1303 · Relating to legislative authority to set tuition and fees at institutions of higher education.
Sent January 13, 2015 · Reported out after 15 days, 7–6 · 1 committee amendment, adopted · then passed the House of Representatives, and not the Senate
House Bill 1315 · Relating to salary increases for unfillable teaching positions; and to declare an emergency.
Sent January 13, 2015 · Reported out after 17 days, 8–4 · 1 committee amendment, adopted · then passed the House of Representatives, and not the Senate
House Bill 1316 · Relating to the evaluation and nonrenewal of principals and school district superintendents; and to amend and reenact sections 15.1‑14‑03 and 15.1‑14‑12 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to the evaluation and nonrenewal of school district superintendents.
Sent January 13, 2015 · Reported out after 8 days, 10–2 · then passed the House of Representatives, and became law
House Bill 1336 · Relating to school board membership.
Sent January 13, 2015 · Reported out after 23 days, 8–5 · did not pass the House of Representatives
House Bill 1178 · Relating to mineral revenue received by school districts; to provide an effective date; and to declare an emergency.
Sent January 12, 2015 · Reported out after 24 days, 8–5 · 1 committee amendment, adopted · did not pass the House of Representatives
House Bill 1188 · Relating to school district annexations.
Sent January 12, 2015 · Reported out after 17 days, 12–1 · 1 committee amendment, adopted · then passed the House of Representatives, and became law
House Bill 1195 · Relating to carrying of a firearm concealed in a school.
Sent January 12, 2015 · Reported out after 18 days, 7–6 · 1 committee amendment, adopted · then passed the House of Representatives, and not the Senate
House Bill 1201 · AN ACT to provide an appropriation for commendatory grants to eligible higher education faculty members.
Sent January 12, 2015 · Reported out after 7 days, 9–3 · then passed the House of Representatives, and became law
House Bill 1205 · Relating to tuition reduction for dependents of disabled veterans based on disability ratings.
Sent January 12, 2015 · Moved on without a report after 16 days · did not pass the House of Representatives
House Bill 1209 · Relating to the age of admission to schools.
Sent January 12, 2015 · Reported out after 9 days, 11–1 · did not pass the House of Representatives
House Bill 1151 · Relating to matching grants for the advancement of academics at institutions of higher education; to provide an effective date; and to declare an emergency.
Sent January 8, 2015 · Reported out after 15 days, 12–0 · 1 committee amendment, adopted · then passed the House of Representatives, and became law
House Bill 1155 · Relating to the university of North Dakota athletic nickname and logo; to provide for retroactive application; and to declare an emergency.
Sent January 8, 2015 · Reported out after 7 days, 9–2 · did not pass the House of Representatives
House Bill 1162 · Relating to the determination of state aid payable to school districts; to repeal sections 15.1‑27‑04, 15.1‑27‑07.2, 15.1‑27‑11, 15.1‑27‑22.1, 15.1‑27‑42, 15.1‑27‑43, 15.1‑27‑44, 15.1‑32‑20, 57‑15‑14.4, 57‑15‑14.5, 57‑15‑17.1, and 57‑19‑04 and chapter 57‑64 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to the determination of state aid payable to school districts, school district levies, and mill levy reduction grants; to provide for a study; to provide grants; to provide exemptions; to provide for contingent funding; to provide an expiration date; and to declare an emergency.
Sent January 8, 2015 · Reported out after 14 days, 12–0 · 1 committee amendment, adopted · then passed the House of Representatives, and not the Senate
House Bill 1168 · AN ACT to provide for a legislative management study.
Sent January 8, 2015 · Reported out after 20 days, 13–0 · 1 committee amendment, adopted · then passed the House of Representatives, and became law
House Bill 1044 · Relating to the student financial assistance grant program and North Dakota scholarships; and to provide appropriations.
Sent January 6, 2015 · Reported out after 17 days, 12–0 · 1 committee amendment, adopted · did not pass the House of Representatives
House Bill 1045 · Relating to postsecondary educational institution and postsecondary career school course and program compliance with professional registration and certification requirements; and to amend and reenact sections 15‑18.1‑05 and 15‑20.4‑04 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to minimum standards to operate postsecondary education institutions and postsecondary career schools.
Sent January 6, 2015 · Reported out after 16 days, 13–0 · 1 committee amendment, adopted · then passed the House of Representatives, and became law
House Bill 1087 · Relating to the demonstration of proficiency in civics as a condition of high school graduation.for an Act to create and enact a new section to chapter 15.1‑21 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to the demonstration of proficiency in civics as a condition of high school graduation.
Sent January 6, 2015 · Reported out after 9 days, 11–0 · 1 committee amendment, adopted · then passed the House of Representatives, and became law
House Bill 1127 · Relating to resident students for tuition purposes; and to declare an emergency.
Sent January 6, 2015 · Reported out after 6 days, 13–0 · then passed the House of Representatives, and became law