Bill > HB1062

This bill amends Section 49-04-07 of the North Dakota Century Code to modify regulations concerning unreasonable preferences or advantages by public utilities. The amendment removes the phrases "traffic or" from the existing text, which appears to broaden the scope of the anti-discrimination provisions. The law continues to prohibit public utilities from giving undue preference to any particular person, company, locality, or type of service, and prevents utilities from charging different rates for substantially similar services under the same circumstances. The bill also repeals three related sections (49-04-08, 49-04-09, and 49-04-10) of the North Dakota Century Code that were previously associated with regulations on common carriers, long and short hauls, and freight pooling. By removing these specific sections, the bill simplifies the existing legal framework for utility regulation while maintaining core protections against discriminatory practices. The changes suggest an effort to streamline utility regulations and reduce potential ambiguities in how public utilities can price and provide services.

Agriculture and Natural Resources, Transportation and Infrastructure

Energy and Natural Resources (H)

https://ndlegis.gov/assembly/69-2025/regular/bill-overview/bo1062.html