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Committees · 2019 Regular Session

Energy and Natural Resources

A House of Representatives committee, in every assembly since the 62nd Legislative Assembly.

Other assemblies: 69th · 68th · 67th · 65th · 64th · 63rd · 62nd

Members

As the committee stood at the end of the term. Each name leads to the member's page.

Bills

Bills sent to the committee in the 2019 Regular Session.

  • Bills sent71

    8% of the bills the House of Representatives sent to committees

  • Reported out96%

    68 of 71; 1 moved on without a report, 2 stopped in committee

  • Time in committee28 days

    most between 18 and 37 days

  • Amendments offered29

    committee amendments

In every assembly

Each assembly over its whole term. The 69th is so far.

  • 69th82 bills

    reported 98% · typically 25 days, most 17–37 · 33 amendments · 10 members

  • 68th87 bills

    reported 97% · typically 25 days, most 16–35 · 47 amendments · 14 members

  • 67th53 bills

    reported 96% · typically 16 days, most 9–27 · 23 amendments · 14 members

  • 66th71 bills

    reported 96% · typically 28 days, most 18–37 · 29 amendments · 14 members

  • 65th54 bills

    reported 91% · typically 25 days, most 18–33 · 35 amendments · 14 members

  • 64th55 bills

    reported 91% · typically 24 days, most 16–31 · 20 amendments · 13 members

  • 63rd58 bills

    reported 91% · typically 21 days, most 15–28 · 31 amendments · 13 members

  • 62nd51 bills

    reported 90% · typically 23 days, most 15–28 · 26 amendments · 15 members

Bills it was sent

Each time a bill was sent to the committee in the 2019 Regular Session, newest first.

71 bills

  • Senate Bill 2211 · Relating to the determination of the ordinary high water mark; and to amend and reenact sections 61‑33‑01 and 61‑33.1‑02, subdivision e of subsection 3 of section 61‑33.1‑03, sections 61‑33.1‑04 and, 61‑33.1‑05, and 61‑33.1‑07 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to sovereign lands, determining the ordinary high water mark, and the ownership of mineral rights of land inundatedsubject to inundation by Pick‑Sloan Missouri basin project dams; to provide a contingent appropriation; to provide for application; and to declare an emergency.

    Sent April 15, 2019 · Reported out after 2 days, 14–0 · 1 committee amendment, adopted · then passed the House of Representatives, and became law

  • Senate Bill 2139 · Relating to cost-sharing and duties of the state water commission.

    Sent March 27, 2019 · Reported out after 12 days, 11–0 · 1 committee amendment, adopted · then passed the House of Representatives, and became law

  • Senate Bill 2058 · Relating to the powers of the director of the game and fish department and the use of infrared, red, green, or amber artificial light while hunting coyote and fox; to provide an appropriation; to provide for a transfer; and to declare an emergency.

    Sent March 25, 2019 · Reported out after 4 days, 11–2 · 1 committee amendment, adopted · then passed the House of Representatives, and became law

  • Senate Bill 2037 · Relating to the disposal and storage of high‑level radioactive waste and subsurface storage and retrieval of nonhydrocarbons; to amend and reenact sections 12.1‑06.1‑01 and 38‑19‑09 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to the definition of illegal transportation or disposal of radioactive waste material or hazardous waste and disposition of unusable products; to repeal chapter 23‑20.2 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to the disposal of nuclear waste material; and to provide a penalty.

    Sent February 27, 2019 · Reported out after 20 days, 10–0 · 1 committee amendment, adopted · then passed the House of Representatives, and became law

  • Senate Bill 2044 · Relating to tampering with or damaging a critical infrastructure facility or a public service; and to provide a penalty.

    Sent February 27, 2019 · Reported out after 19 days, 10–1 · 1 committee amendment, adopted · then passed the House of Representatives, and became law

  • Senate Bill 2211 · Relating to the determination of the ordinary high water mark; and to amend and reenact sections 61‑33‑01 and 61‑33.1‑02, subdivision e of subsection 3 of section 61‑33.1‑03, sections 61‑33.1‑04 and, 61‑33.1‑05, and 61‑33.1‑07 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to sovereign lands, determining the ordinary high water mark, and the ownership of mineral rights of land inundatedsubject to inundation by Pick‑Sloan Missouri basin project dams; to provide a contingent appropriation; to provide for application; and to declare an emergency.

    Sent February 27, 2019 · Reported out after 12 days, 14–0 · 1 committee amendment, adopted · then passed the House of Representatives, and became law

  • Senate Bill 2212 · Relating to authorization for the board of university and schools lands to impose a civil penalty for failure to produce records; and to provide a penalty.

    Sent February 27, 2019 · Reported out after 30 days, 13–0 · 1 committee amendment, adopted · then passed the House of Representatives, and became law

  • Senate Bill 2293 · Relating to the creation of the aquatic nuisance species program fund and surcharges for fishing, combination, and waterfowl licenses and requiring aquatic nuisance species fees for motorboats; to amend and reenact sectionsections 20.1‑02‑16.1 and 20.1‑03‑12 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to the investment of the state game and fish fund and aquatic nuisance species fees for motorboats; andto provide a penalty; to provide a continuingan appropriation; to provide for a transfer; to provide an exemption; to provide an effective date; and to declare an emergency.

    Sent February 27, 2019 · Reported out after 22 days, 14–0 · 1 committee amendment, adopted · then passed the House of Representatives, and became law

  • Senate Bill 2358 · Relating to the definition of a watercourse.for an Act to provide for a legislative management study regarding the use of the term "watercourse" in the North Dakota Century Code.

    Sent February 27, 2019 · Reported out after 22 days, 14–0 · 1 committee amendment, adopted · then passed the House of Representatives, and became law

  • Senate Bill 2254 · Relating to liens and wind energy property rights.

    Sent February 18, 2019 · Reported out after 31 days, 13–1 · then passed the House of Representatives, and became law

  • Senate Bill 2260 · Relating to trapping by nonresidents who own land in North Dakota.

    Sent February 18, 2019 · Reported out after 18 days, 10–4 · did not pass the House of Representatives

  • Senate Bill 2342 · Relating to restrictions on noises resulting from the operation of boats and other watercraft; and to provide a penalty.

    Sent February 18, 2019 · Reported out after 28 days, 11–0 · 1 committee amendment, adopted · then passed the House of Representatives, and became law

  • Senate Bill 2344 · Relating to injection or migration of substances into pore space; and to amend and reenact sections 38‑08‑25, 38‑11.1‑01, and 38‑11.1‑03 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to pore space and oil and gas production.

    Sent February 18, 2019 · Reported out after 36 days, 10–2 · 1 committee amendment, adopted · then passed the House of Representatives, and became law

  • Senate Bill 2034 · Relating to the possession of firearms; to amend and reenact subsection 1 of the new section to chapter 62.1‑02 of the North Dakota Century Code as created by section 1 of House Bill No. 1332, as approved by the sixty‑sixth legislative assembly, relating to the carrying of a concealed firearm on school property by qualified individuals; to amend and reenact subsections 3 and 7 of section 62.1‑01‑01, subsection 1 of section 62.1‑02‑01.1, subsection 1 of section 62.1‑02‑05, subdivision l of subsection 2 of section 62.1‑02‑05, section 62.1‑02‑07, subdivision a of subsection 6 of section 62.1‑02‑13, and sections 62.1‑03‑01 and 62.1‑04‑02 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to the possession of firearms; and to provide a penalty.

    Sent February 14, 2019 · Reported out after 53 days, 11–0 · 1 committee amendment, adopted · then passed the House of Representatives, and became law

  • Senate Bill 2038 · Relating to energy conversion and transmission facility siting, gas and liquid energy conversion, and gas and liquid transmission facility siting.

    Sent February 14, 2019 · Reported out after 14 days, 13–0 · then passed the House of Representatives, and became law

  • Senate Bill 2058 · Relating to the powers of the director of the game and fish department and the use of infrared, red, green, or amber artificial light while hunting coyote and fox; to provide an appropriation; to provide for a transfer; and to declare an emergency.

    Sent February 14, 2019 · Reported out after 36 days, 14–0 · 1 committee amendment, not acted on · then passed the House of Representatives, and became law

  • Senate Bill 2090 · Relating to permits for the appropriation of water; to amend and reenact sections 61‑04‑01, 61‑04‑01.1, 61‑04‑01.2, 61‑04‑02, 61‑04‑03, 61‑04‑03.1, 61‑04‑04, and 61‑04‑04.1, subsections 3, 4, and 5 of section 61‑04‑05, and sections 61‑04‑05.1, 61‑04‑06, 61‑04‑06.1, 61‑04‑06.2, 61‑04‑06.3, 61‑04‑09, 61‑04‑11, 61‑04‑14, 61‑04‑15, 61‑04‑23, 61‑04‑24, 61‑04‑25, 61‑04‑26, 61‑04‑27, 61‑04‑28, and 61‑04‑29 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to the appropriation of water; and to repeal sections 61‑04‑07, 61‑04‑15.1, 61‑04‑17, and 61‑04‑22 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to appeals of permit application rejections, change in point of diversion or use, surplus water delivery, and a prescriptive water right.

    Sent February 13, 2019 · Reported out after 33 days, 11–0 · 1 committee amendment, adopted · then passed the House of Representatives, and became law

  • Senate Bill 2091 · Relating to floodplain management community standards for permissible uses within the flood fringe.

    Sent February 13, 2019 · Reported out after 15 days, 13–0 · then passed the House of Representatives, and became law

  • Senate Bill 2100 · Relating to decommissioning of solar energy conversion facilities.

    Sent February 13, 2019 · Reported out after 16 days, 13–0 · 1 committee amendment, adopted · then passed the House of Representatives, and became law

  • Senate Bill 2107 · Relating to the certification of environmental laboratories; to repeal section 61‑28.1‑07 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to certification of laboratories; and to provide an effective date.

    Sent February 13, 2019 · Reported out after 36 days, 14–0 · then passed the House of Representatives, and became law

51 more

  • Senate Bill 2108 · Relating to citizen suit and intervention; to amend and reenact section 23.1‑08‑04 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to coal combustion residuals; to provide a penalty; and to provide an effective date.

    Sent February 13, 2019 · Reported out after 36 days, 14–0 · then passed the House of Representatives, and became law

  • Senate Bill 2109 · Relating to the duties and responsibilities of the department of environmental quality; to amend and reenact section 23.1‑01‑11, subsection 6 of section 23.1‑04‑15, and section 23.1‑08‑10 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to the duties and responsibilities of the department of environmental quality; to repeal section 23.1‑06‑03 and chapters 23.1‑09 and 61‑30 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to the duties and responsibilities of the department of environmental quality; to provide an effective date; and to declare an emergency.

    Sent February 13, 2019 · Reported out after 36 days, 14–0 · then passed the House of Representatives, and became law

  • Senate Bill 2122 · Relating to an applicant paying the cost of publishing notice.

    Sent February 13, 2019 · Reported out after 36 days, 14–0 · then passed the House of Representatives, and became law

  • Senate Bill 2123 · Relating to the authorization to enter contracts, abandoned oil and gas well plugging and site reclamation fund, and confiscation of equipment and recovery for costs of plugging and reclamation of sites with bonds held by the North Dakota industrial commission.

    Sent February 13, 2019 · Reported out after 15 days, 13–0 · then passed the House of Representatives, and became law

  • Senate Bill 2138 · Relating to allowing advanced practice registered nurses to verify the physical conditions necessary for special hunting permits to be issued to individuals to shoot from stationary motor vehicles.

    Sent February 13, 2019 · Reported out after 37 days, 13–0 · then passed the House of Representatives, and became law

  • Senate Bill 2139 · Relating to cost-sharing and duties of the state water commission.

    Sent February 13, 2019 · Reported out after 36 days, 14–0 · then passed the House of Representatives, and became law

  • Senate Bill 2140 · Relating to the carrying of a concealed firearm on school property by qualified individuals; and to amend and reenact subsection 2 of section 62.1‑02‑05 and section 62.1‑04‑04 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to an exception to the prohibition on possessing a firearm at a public gathering and producing a concealed weapon license upon request.

    Sent February 13, 2019 · Reported out after 54 days, 11–0 · 2 committee amendments, both adopted · then passed the House of Representatives, and became law

  • Senate Bill 2172 · Relating to possession of a firearm or dangerous weapon in a liquor establishment; to amend and reenact subdivision m of subsection 2 of section 62.1‑02‑05 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to possession of a firearm or dangerous weapon at a public gathering; and to provide a penalty.

    Sent February 13, 2019 · Reported out after 55 days, 8–2 · 1 committee amendment, adopted · did not pass the House of Representatives

  • Senate Bill 2201 · Relating to nonresident waterfowl hunting licenses.

    Sent February 13, 2019 · Reported out after 36 days, 11–3 · did not pass the House of Representatives

  • House Bill 1412 · Relating to hunting predators at night with artificial light, digital night vision, thermal vision, or infrared light.

    Sent January 14, 2019 · Reported out after 25 days, 11–0 · 1 committee amendment, adopted · then passed the House of Representatives, and became law

  • House Bill 1413 · Relating to public notice of wildlife surveys and studies; and to provide a penalty.

    Sent January 14, 2019 · Reported out after 18 days, 12–0 · did not pass the House of Representatives

  • House Bill 1423 · Relating to eligibility for gratis licenses to hunt elk or moose.

    Sent January 14, 2019 · Reported out after 18 days, 13–0 · did not pass the House of Representatives

  • House Bill 1427 · Relating to the use of air guns for hunting.

    Sent January 14, 2019 · Stopped in committee after 11 days

  • House Bill 1428 · Relating to the Missouri River council; to provide for the acquisition and management of the shoreline of the Missouri River; and to provide for a report to the legislative management.

    Sent January 14, 2019 · Reported out after 17 days, 9–2 · did not pass the House of Representatives

  • House Bill 1430 · Relating to licenses to hunt big game without charge and big game hunting licenses for nonresident landowners; and to amend and reenact sections 20.1‑03‑11 and 20.1‑03‑11.2, subsection 4 of section 20.1‑03‑12, and sections 20.1‑08‑04.2 and 20.1‑08‑04.6, relating to licenses to hunt big game and governor's proclamations concerning hunting.

    Sent January 14, 2019 · Reported out after 32 days, 14–0 · did not pass the House of Representatives

  • House Bill 1438 · Relating to bonds for the reclamation of well sites.

    Sent January 14, 2019 · Reported out after 11 days, 12–0 · did not pass the House of Representatives

  • House Bill 1439 · Relating to injecting substances for oil, gas, and mineral production; to amend and reenact sections 57‑06‑17.1 and 57‑39.2‑04.14, subsection 3 of section 57‑51.1‑03, and section 57‑60‑06 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to a property tax exemption for pipelines used for secure geologic storage, a sales and use tax exemption for materials used for secure geologic storage, an oil extraction tax exemption for the incremental production from tertiary recovery projects using carbon dioxide, and property classification of secure geologic storage equipment for coal conversion tax purposes; and to provide an effective date.

    Sent January 14, 2019 · Reported out after 14 days, 13–0 · 1 committee amendment, adopted · then passed the House of Representatives, and became law

  • House Bill 1440 · Relating to the protection of groundwater and other responsibilities of a mineral developer.

    Sent January 14, 2019 · Reported out after 11 days, 11–2 · did not pass the House of Representatives

  • House Bill 1451 · Relating to a waiting period for the purchase of a firearm, a ban on bump stocks, and licensure requirements; to provide for a legislative management study; and to provide a penalty.

    Sent January 14, 2019 · Reported out after 11 days, 11–2 · did not pass the House of Representatives

  • House Bill 1462 · Relating to special allocation hunting licenses for a nonprofit organization serving youth with life‑threatening illnesses.

    Sent January 14, 2019 · Reported out after 28 days, 12–0 · 1 committee amendment, adopted · then passed the House of Representatives, and became law

  • House Bill 1490 · Relating to loss of oil and gas production payments.

    Sent January 14, 2019 · Reported out after 11 days, 13–0 · did not pass the House of Representatives

  • House Bill 1366 · Relating to the use of a telescopic sight on a crossbow by an individual who is blind, paraplegic, or has lost the use of one or both arms.

    Sent January 10, 2019 · Reported out after 36 days, 13–0 · 1 committee amendment, adopted · then passed the House of Representatives, and became law

  • House Bill 1332 · Relating to the carrying of a concealed firearm on school property by qualified individuals; and to amend and reenact subsection 2 of section 62.1‑02‑05 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to an exception to the prohibition against possessing a firearm at a public gathering.

    Sent January 9, 2019 · Reported out after 37 days, 10–4 · 1 committee amendment, adopted · then passed the House of Representatives, and became law

  • House Bill 1341 · Relating to the possession of a dangerous weapon in a church.

    Sent January 9, 2019 · Stopped in committee after 7 days

  • House Bill 1357 · Relating to eligibility for resident hunting licenses for military members who are former residents; and to amend and reenact subsection 8 of section 20.1‑03‑11 and of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to eligibility for gratis licenses to hunt moose.

    Sent January 9, 2019 · Reported out after 37 days, 14–0 · did not pass the House of Representatives

  • House Bill 1331 · Relating to lifetime fishing licenses.

    Sent January 8, 2019 · Reported out after 24 days, 11–1 · did not pass the House of Representatives

  • House Bill 1042 · Relating to possession of a loaded firearm in a vehicle; to amend and reenact subdivision l of subsection 2 of section 62.1‑02‑05 and subsection 4 of section 62.1‑02‑05 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to possessing a firearm or dangerous weapon in a church; to provide a penalty; and to declare an emergency.

    Sent January 3, 2019 · Reported out after 8 days, 14–0 · then passed the House of Representatives, and became law

  • House Bill 1077 · Relating to the powers and duties of the state auditor.

    Sent January 3, 2019 · Reported out after 29 days, 13–0 · then passed the House of Representatives, and became law

  • House Bill 1086 · Relating to waters of the state.

    Sent January 3, 2019 · Moved on without a report after 5 days · did not pass the House of Representatives

  • House Bill 1148 · Relating to possession of firearms or dangerous weapons.

    Sent January 3, 2019 · Reported out after 42 days, 14–0 · did not pass the House of Representatives

  • House Bill 1160 · Relating to the sale of firearms; and to provide a penalty.

    Sent January 3, 2019 · Reported out after 43 days, 14–0 · did not pass the House of Representatives

  • House Bill 1192 · Relating to defining and delineating the ordinary high water mark of a navigable body of water; and to amend and reenact section 61‑33‑01 and subdivision e of subsection 3 of section 61‑33.1‑03 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to the definition and determination of ordinary high water mark; and to provide for an application.

    Sent January 3, 2019 · Reported out after 43 days, 13–0 · 1 committee amendment, adopted · then passed the House of Representatives, and not the Senate

  • House Bill 1202 · Relating to the membership and recommendations of the North Dakota outdoor heritage advisory board.

    Sent January 3, 2019 · Reported out after 28 days, 8–3 · then passed the House of Representatives, and became law

  • House Bill 1206 · Relating to a class 1 exempt firearm license; and to amend and reenact section 62.1‑02‑05 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to possession of a concealed firearm or dangerous weapon at a public gathering.

    Sent January 3, 2019 · Reported out after 43 days, 14–0 · 1 committee amendment, adopted · then passed the House of Representatives, and not the Senate

  • House Bill 1209 · Relating to the use of dogs in the recovery of big game.

    Sent January 3, 2019 · Reported out after 22 days, 13–0 · then passed the House of Representatives, and became law

  • House Bill 1225 · A BILL for an Act to provide for a study of future energy innovation; and to provide for a report to the legislative management.

    Sent January 3, 2019 · Reported out after 32 days, 13–0 · 1 committee amendment, adopted · then passed the House of Representatives, and not the Senate

  • House Bill 1232 · Relating to taxidermist and meat processor certifications for transporting big game animals in the state from areas with documented cases of chronic wasting disease; to provide a penalty; and to provide a report.

    Sent January 3, 2019 · Reported out after 22 days, 8–5 · did not pass the House of Representatives

  • House Bill 1246 · Relating to eligibility for resident hunting licenses for active military members who are former residents; to amend and reenact section 20.1‑03‑11 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to gratis tags for hunting big game; and to provide for a legislative management study.

    Sent January 3, 2019 · Reported out after 43 days, 14–0 · 1 committee amendment, adopted · then passed the House of Representatives, and became law

  • House Bill 1257 · Relating to the use of scopes on muzzleloading firearms for individuals over sixty‑five years of age.

    Sent January 3, 2019 · Reported out after 22 days, 12–1 · did not pass the House of Representatives

  • House Bill 1294 · Relating to duty to check traps and snares; and to provide a penalty.

    Sent January 3, 2019 · Reported out after 18 days, 13–0 · did not pass the House of Representatives

  • House Bill 1299 · Relating to the duration of easements on the use of real property for pipelines.

    Sent January 3, 2019 · Reported out after 22 days, 11–2 · did not pass the House of Representatives

  • House Bill 1308 · Relating to the definition of machine gun, submachine gun, or fully automatic rifle.

    Sent January 3, 2019 · Reported out after 42 days, 10–2 · then passed the House of Representatives, and became law

  • House Bill 1309 · Relating to the limitation on enforcing or providing assistance regarding violations of federal firearm laws.

    Sent January 3, 2019 · Reported out after 42 days, 13–1 · did not pass the House of Representatives

  • House Bill 1310 · Relating to the possession of a firearm or dangerous weapon at a public gathering.

    Sent January 3, 2019 · Reported out after 43 days, 13–1 · did not pass the House of Representatives

  • House Bill 1312 · Relating to definitions pertaining to a well or pipeline construction lien.

    Sent January 3, 2019 · Reported out after 22 days, 13–0 · then passed the House of Representatives, and became law

  • House Bill 1317 · Relating to the restriction on the possession of a firearm or dangerous weapon.

    Sent January 3, 2019 · Reported out after 22 days, 13–0 · did not pass the House of Representatives

  • House Bill 1320 · Relating to determinations of navigability; and to amend and reenact section 40‑33‑16, subsections 11 and 27 of section 61‑24‑08, and subsection 8 of section 61‑39‑05 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to Red River valley water supply project contract terms and elimination of voter approval requirements.

    Sent January 3, 2019 · Reported out after 35 days, 9–1 · then passed the House of Representatives, and not the Senate

  • House Bill 1322 · Relating to the destruction of records pertaining to class 1 and class 2 firearm and dangerous weapon licenses.

    Sent January 3, 2019 · Reported out after 43 days, 14–0 · 1 committee amendment, adopted · did not pass the House of Representatives

  • House Bill 1323 · Relating to the definition of dangerous weapon.

    Sent January 3, 2019 · Reported out after 42 days, 14–0 · did not pass the House of Representatives

  • House Bill 1325 · Relating to possession of firearms or dangerous weapons at a public gathering.

    Sent January 3, 2019 · Reported out after 43 days, 13–1 · did not pass the House of Representatives

  • House Bill 1326 · Relating to the definition of machine gun, submachine gun, or fully automatic rifle.

    Sent January 3, 2019 · Reported out after 42 days, 13–1 · did not pass the House of Representatives