Bill > HB1291

This bill directs the North Dakota Legislative Management to conduct a comprehensive study on immigration law during the 2025-26 interim period. The study will explore multiple aspects of immigration, including federal jurisdiction over immigration law, the concept of federal pre-emption (which means federal laws take precedence over state laws), and how other states handle immigration-related issues. Specifically, the study will examine an overview of federal pre-emption, survey laws related to unauthorized immigrants, review relevant case law affecting states' abilities to legislate about unauthorized workers, and investigate how local law enforcement coordinates with federal agencies. The bill requires the Legislative Management to gather input from private sector representatives, pro-business lobbyists, the state Attorney General's office, and the Secretary of State. By the end of the interim period, the Legislative Management must prepare a report detailing their findings and recommendations, which will be presented to the 70th Legislative Assembly, potentially including proposed legislation to address the study's conclusions.

Business and Industry, Labor and Employment

https://ndlegis.gov/assembly/69-2025/regular/bill-overview/bo1291.html