Government and Veterans Affairs

Senate Bill 2050 · Relating to the ability of the state librarian to recalculate grant payments to public libraries; to amend and reenact sections 40‑38‑09, 54‑24‑09, 54‑24.2‑03, and 54‑24.4‑05 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to the public annual report, distribution of state publications to libraries, the computation of mill levies, and the duties of the library coordinating council; to repeal sections 40‑38‑10 and 54‑24.2‑02.2 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to a political subdivision's ability to establish a library without an election and local maintenance efforts of public libraries; and to provide an effective date.

Sent February 9, 2023 · Reported out after 34 days, 11–0 · then passed the House of Representatives, and became law

House Bill 1039 · Relating to the closure of the public employees retirement system main plan, the deferred compensation program, and expansion of the defined contribution retirement plan; to amend and reenact section 6‑09.4‑10.1, paragraph 1 of subdivision a of subsection 1 of section 15‑39.1‑10.3, sections 21‑10‑13, 54‑52‑01, 54‑52‑02.5, 54‑52‑02.9, 54‑52‑02.11, and 54‑52‑02.12, subsection 2 of section 54‑52‑05, sections 54‑52‑06 and 54‑52‑14.3, subdivision b of subsection 1 of section 54‑52‑17.2, and sections 54‑52.6‑01, 54‑52.6‑02, 54‑52.6‑03, 54‑52.6‑05, 54‑52.6‑08, 54‑52.6‑09, 54‑52.6‑10, 54‑52.6‑13, 54‑52.6‑15, and 54‑52.6‑19 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to a transfer from the legacy earnings fund to the public employees retirement system main plan and the public employees retirement system defined benefit and defined contribution retirement plans; to repeal section 54‑52‑06.5 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to public employees retirement system retirement plan contribution rates upon reaching full funding; to provide an appropriation; to provide for a transfer; to provide for application; and to provide an effective date.

Sent February 8, 2023 · Stopped in committee after 14 days, 0–91

House Bill 1486 · Relating to the closure of the public employees retirement system main plan, the deferred compensation program, and expansion of the defined contribution retirement plan; to amend and reenact section 6‑09.4‑10.1, paragraph 1 of subdivision a of subsection 1 of section 15‑39.1‑10.3, sections 21‑10‑13, 54‑52‑01, 54‑52‑02.5, 54‑52‑02.9, 54‑52‑02.11, and 54‑52‑02.12, subsection 2 of section 54‑52‑05, sections 54‑52‑06 and 54‑52‑14.3, subdivision b of subsection 1 of section 54‑52‑17.2, and sections 54‑52.6‑01, 54‑52.6‑02, 54‑52.6‑03, 54‑52.6‑05, 54‑52.6‑08, 54‑52.6‑09, 54‑52.6‑10, 54‑52.6‑13, 54‑52.6‑15, and 54‑52.6‑19 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to a transfer from the legacy earnings fund to the public employees retirement system main plan and the public employees retirement system defined benefit and defined contribution retirement plans; to repeal section 54‑52‑06.5 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to public employees retirement system retirement plan contribution rates upon reaching full funding; to provide an appropriation; to provide for a transfer; to provide for application; and to provide an effective date.

Sent February 8, 2023 · Stopped in committee after 14 days, 15–78

House Bill 1368 · Relating to contracts with companies that boycott Israel and a prohibition on investments.

Sent January 24, 2023 · Reported out after 24 days, 13–0 · 1 committee amendment, adopted · then passed the House of Representatives, and became law

House Bill 1446 · Relating to a program for tenured faculty review at institutions of higher education; to provide for a legislative management report; and to declare an emergency.

Sent January 18, 2023 · Reported out after 30 days, 8–3 · 1 committee amendment, adopted · then passed the House of Representatives, and not the Senate

House Bill 1486 · Relating to the closure of the public employees retirement system main plan, the deferred compensation program, and expansion of the defined contribution retirement plan; to amend and reenact section 6‑09.4‑10.1, paragraph 1 of subdivision a of subsection 1 of section 15‑39.1‑10.3, sections 21‑10‑13, 54‑52‑01, 54‑52‑02.5, 54‑52‑02.9, 54‑52‑02.11, and 54‑52‑02.12, subsection 2 of section 54‑52‑05, sections 54‑52‑06 and 54‑52‑14.3, subdivision b of subsection 1 of section 54‑52‑17.2, and sections 54‑52.6‑01, 54‑52.6‑02, 54‑52.6‑03, 54‑52.6‑05, 54‑52.6‑08, 54‑52.6‑09, 54‑52.6‑10, 54‑52.6‑13, 54‑52.6‑15, and 54‑52.6‑19 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to a transfer from the legacy earnings fund to the public employees retirement system main plan and the public employees retirement system defined benefit and defined contribution retirement plans; to repeal section 54‑52‑06.5 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to public employees retirement system retirement plan contribution rates upon reaching full funding; to provide an appropriation; to provide for a transfer; to provide for application; and to provide an effective date.

Sent January 18, 2023 · Reported out after 19 days, 12–1 · did not pass the House of Representatives

House Bill 1523 · Relating to political committee organizations; and to repeal sections 16.1‑03‑03, 16.1‑03‑05, and 16.1‑03‑17 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to committeemen and political party reorganization after redistricting.

Sent January 18, 2023 · Reported out after 29 days, 8–5 · did not pass the House of Representatives

House Bill 1432 · Relating to the repeal of provisions of the North Dakota Century Code.

Sent January 17, 2023 · Reported out after 24 days, 9–1 · 1 committee amendment, adopted · did not pass the House of Representatives

House Bill 1441 · Relating to reports of expenditures made in support of or opposition to legislative candidates; and to provide a penalty.

Sent January 17, 2023 · Reported out after 31 days, 12–0 · 1 committee amendment, adopted · then passed the House of Representatives, and not the Senate

House Bill 1204 · Relating to requiring a candidate for the legislative district office of state representative to designate for which position the candidate is running; and to amend and reenact section 16.1‑11‑10 and subsection 2 of section 16.1‑11‑26 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to placing an applicant's name on the ballot and the order of offices on the ballot.

Sent January 11, 2023 · Reported out after 29 days, 7–4 · did not pass the House of Representatives

House Bill 1278 · Relating to the powers and duties of the state investment board, restrictions on perpetual contracts, required reports, and the prohibition on social investments; and to provide for a legislative management study.

Sent January 11, 2023 · Reported out after 37 days, 11–0 · 1 committee amendment, adopted · then passed the House of Representatives, and not the Senate

House Bill 1285 · Relating to limitations on the introduction of legislative bills prepared by executive branch agencies, legislative interim committees, and the judicial branch.

Sent January 11, 2023 · Reported out after 37 days, 11–0 · 1 committee amendment, adopted · then passed the House of Representatives, and not the Senate

House Bill 1288 · Relating to notice requirements for construction manager at-risk contracts and state entities contracting for property management services; to amend and reenact section 54‑21‑24.1 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to the lease of additional space by state agencies; and to provide for a legislative management study.

Sent January 11, 2023 · Reported out after 29 days, 10–2 · 1 committee amendment, adopted · then passed the House of Representatives, and became law

House Bill 1294 · AN ACT to provide an exemption; and to provide for the distribution of state financial assistance to eligible ambulance service operations.

Sent January 11, 2023 · Moved on without a report after 1 day · then passed the House of Representatives, and became law

House Bill 1299 · Relating to documentary proof of citizenship in elections; and to amend and reenact section 16.1‑01‑04.1 of the North Dakota Century Code, regarding proof of citizenship.

Sent January 11, 2023 · Stopped in committee after 9 days

House Bill 1309 · Relating to retirement benefits for peace officers employed by the bureau of criminal investigation.

Sent January 11, 2023 · Reported out after 23 days, 11–2 · then passed the House of Representatives, and became law

House Bill 1317 · Relating to electronic voting devices and electronic voting systems; and to repeal section 16.1‑06‑17 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to ballots and voting system supplies.

Sent January 11, 2023 · Stopped in committee after 14 days

House Bill 1324 · Relating to sufficiency of petitions as determined by the secretary of state.

Sent January 11, 2023 · Reported out after 23 days, 10–2 · 1 committee amendment, adopted · then passed the House of Representatives, and became law

House Bill 1326 · Relating to access to death records.

Sent January 11, 2023 · Reported out after 16 days, 13–0 · 1 committee amendment, adopted · then passed the House of Representatives, and became law

House Bill 1235 · Relating to term beginning dates for elected state government officials.

Sent January 10, 2023 · Reported out after 24 days, 12–1 · 1 committee amendment, adopted · then passed the House of Representatives, and became law

House Bill 1242 · Relating to the statewide interoperable radio network; to repeal section 6 of chapter 293 of the 2019 Session Laws, relating to a line of credit authorized for the statewide interoperable radio network project; to provide an appropriation; to provide for a transfer; to provide for a legislative management study; and to declare an emergency.

Sent January 10, 2023 · Moved on without a report after 7 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and became law

House Bill 1250 · Relating to the definition of designated electronic communication and the procedural requirements for refusing veterans preference.

Sent January 10, 2023 · Reported out after 20 days, 13–0 · then passed the House of Representatives, and became law

House Bill 1172 · Relating to the pledge of allegiance.

Sent January 9, 2023 · Reported out after 18 days, 12–0 · 1 committee amendment, adopted · then passed the House of Representatives, and became law

House Bill 1182 · Relating to reimbursement for funeral services; and to provide an appropriation.

Sent January 9, 2023 · Reported out after 11 days, 12–0 · then passed the House of Representatives, and became law

House Bill 1183 · Relating to a public employees retirement system retirement plan for peace officers; and to provide for a legislative management study.

Sent January 9, 2023 · Reported out after 25 days, 10–2 · then passed the House of Representatives, and became law

House Bill 1192 · Relating to electronic voting systems, electronic voting devices, absentee voting, meeting of presidential electors, and canvassing boards.

Sent January 9, 2023 · Reported out after 21 days, 13–0 · 1 committee amendment, adopted · then passed the House of Representatives, and became law

House Bill 1193 · Relating to leave of absence without loss of pay for military duties.

Sent January 9, 2023 · Reported out after 11 days, 11–0 · then passed the House of Representatives, and became law

House Bill 1198 · Relating to requiring an individual who requests an open record to provide the individual's name and contact information.

Sent January 9, 2023 · Reported out after 25 days, 11–2 · 1 committee amendment, adopted · did not pass the House of Representatives

House Bill 1212 · Relating to benefits for surviving spouses of disabled veterans; and to provide an effective date.

Sent January 9, 2023 · Reported out after 21 days, 13–0 · then passed the House of Representatives, and became law

House Bill 1219 · Relating to the teachers' fund for retirement board authority and teachers' fund for retirement benefits.

Sent January 9, 2023 · Reported out after 25 days, 13–0 · then passed the House of Representatives, and became law

House Bill 1222 · Relating to the definition of a veteran and required documentation when claiming veterans' preference for employment.

Sent January 9, 2023 · Reported out after 11 days, 11–0 · 1 committee amendment, adopted · then passed the House of Representatives, and became law

House Bill 1039 · Relating to the closure of the public employees retirement system main plan, the deferred compensation program, and expansion of the defined contribution retirement plan; to amend and reenact section 6‑09.4‑10.1, paragraph 1 of subdivision a of subsection 1 of section 15‑39.1‑10.3, sections 21‑10‑13, 54‑52‑01, 54‑52‑02.5, 54‑52‑02.9, 54‑52‑02.11, and 54‑52‑02.12, subsection 2 of section 54‑52‑05, sections 54‑52‑06 and 54‑52‑14.3, subdivision b of subsection 1 of section 54‑52‑17.2, and sections 54‑52.6‑01, 54‑52.6‑02, 54‑52.6‑03, 54‑52.6‑05, 54‑52.6‑08, 54‑52.6‑09, 54‑52.6‑10, 54‑52.6‑13, 54‑52.6‑15, and 54‑52.6‑19 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to a transfer from the legacy earnings fund to the public employees retirement system main plan and the public employees retirement system defined benefit and defined contribution retirement plans; to repeal section 54‑52‑06.5 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to public employees retirement system retirement plan contribution rates upon reaching full funding; to provide an appropriation; to provide for a transfer; to provide for application; and to provide an effective date.

Sent January 3, 2023 · Reported out after 34 days, 13–0 · did not pass the House of Representatives

House Bill 1040 · Relating to the closure of the public employees retirement system main plan, the deferred compensation program, and expansion of the defined contribution retirement plan; to amend and reenact paragraph 1 of subdivision a of subsection 1 of section 15‑39.1‑10.3, sections 54‑52‑01, 54‑52‑02.5, 54‑52‑02.9, 54‑52‑02.11, and 54‑52‑02.12, subsection 2 of section 54‑52‑05, sections 54‑52‑06 and 54‑52‑14.3, subdivision b of subsection 1 of section 54‑52‑17.2, and sections 54‑52.6‑01, 54‑52.6‑02, 54‑52.6‑03, 54‑52.6‑05, 54‑52.6‑08, 54‑52.6‑09, 54‑52.6‑10, 54‑52.6‑13, 54‑52.6‑15, 54‑52.6‑19, and 57‑51.1‑07.5 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to the public employees retirement system defined benefit and defined contribution retirement plans and the state share of oil and gas taxes; to repeal sections 54‑52‑06.5 and 54‑52.6‑03 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to public employees retirement system retirement plan contribution rates upon reaching full funding and balance transfer when opting to participate in the defined contribution plan; to provide for a legislative management study; to provide for a transfer; to provide for application; and to provide an effective date.

Sent January 3, 2023 · Reported out after 34 days, 11–2 · 1 committee amendment, adopted · then passed the House of Representatives, and became law

House Bill 1054 · Relating to notary commissions.

Sent January 3, 2023 · Reported out after 3 days, 13–0 · then passed the House of Representatives, and became law

House Bill 1055 · Relating to the administrative practices act and review of accidents involving state-owned or state-leased motor vehicles.

Sent January 3, 2023 · Reported out after 3 days, 13–0 · then passed the House of Representatives, and became law

House Bill 1056 · Relating to state printing requirements; and to repeal section 46‑02‑20 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to in-plant print shops.

Sent January 3, 2023 · Reported out after 3 days, 12–0 · then passed the House of Representatives, and became law

House Bill 1064 · Relating to the definition of excavation.

Sent January 3, 2023 · Reported out after 10 days, 12–0 · then passed the House of Representatives, and became law

House Bill 1065 · Relating to the sale of prison industries-made products.

Sent January 3, 2023 · Reported out after 7 days, 8–5 · did not pass the House of Representatives

House Bill 1069 · Relating to the pay and benefits received by national guard members; to amend and reenact subsection 9 of section 37‑17.1‑05 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to response to disasters or emergencies; and to repeal sections 37‑04‑08, 37‑04‑09, 37‑04‑11, 37‑04‑12, 37‑04‑13, and 37‑07‑05 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to expenses and pay of officer and enlisted members of the national guard; and to declare an emergency.

Sent January 3, 2023 · Reported out after 10 days, 12–0 · 1 committee amendment, adopted · then passed the House of Representatives, and became law

House Bill 1070 · Relating to the establishment and administration of a hazard mitigation revolving loan fund; to amend and reenact subsection 12 of section 54‑16‑04.1 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to emergency commission authorizations; and to provide a continuing appropriation.

Sent January 3, 2023 · Reported out after 10 days, 13–0 · 1 committee amendment, adopted · then passed the House of Representatives, and became law

House Bill 1084 · Relating to business filing requirements with the secretary of state.

Sent January 3, 2023 · Reported out after 10 days, 12–0 · then passed the House of Representatives, and became law

House Bill 1085 · Relating to information required in biennial reports to be maintained on agency websites as alternative to printed reports.

Sent January 3, 2023 · Reported out after 3 days, 12–0 · then passed the House of Representatives, and became law

House Bill 1086 · Relating to the language of chapter 54‑59 of the North Dakota Century Code; and to provide for a legislative management report.

Sent January 3, 2023 · Reported out after 27 days, 13–0 · 1 committee amendment, adopted · then passed the House of Representatives, and not the Senate

House Bill 1088 · Relating to membership of the state investment board and the legacy and budget stabilization fund advisory board; to provide an effective date; and to declare an emergency.

Sent January 3, 2023 · Reported out after 20 days, 13–0 · 1 committee amendment, adopted · then passed the House of Representatives, and became law

House Bill 1092 · AN ACT authorizing the state of North Dakota acting through job service North Dakota to sell certain property.

Sent January 3, 2023 · Reported out after 7 days, 13–0 · then passed the House of Representatives, and became law

House Bill 1093 · AN ACT authorizing the state of North Dakota acting through job service North Dakota to sell certain property.

Sent January 3, 2023 · Reported out after 7 days, 12–1 · then passed the House of Representatives, and became law

House Bill 1109 · Relating to military definitions.

Sent January 3, 2023 · Reported out after 10 days, 13–0 · then passed the House of Representatives, and became law

House Bill 1120 · Relating to the recitation of the pledge of allegiance.

Sent January 3, 2023 · Reported out after 24 days, 12–0 · 1 committee amendment, adopted · then passed the House of Representatives, and became law

House Bill 1159 · Relating to the duties of the information technology committee and the state information technology advisory committee; and to repeal sections 54‑59‑02.1 and 54‑59‑07 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to the state information technology advisory committee.

Sent January 3, 2023 · Reported out after 17 days, 12–0 · then passed the House of Representatives, and became law

House Bill 1167 · Relating to the governor's authority regarding polling places during a declared state of disaster or emergency.

Sent January 3, 2023 · Reported out after 45 days, 13–0 · 1 committee amendment, adopted · then passed the House of Representatives, and became law