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State Senator
Dale Patten
(R) - North Dakota
North Dakota Senate District 26
In Office - Started: 12/01/2022

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P.O. Box 812
Watford City, ND 58854-0812

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State Capitol
600 E. Boulevard Ave.
Bismarck, ND 58505

Bill Bill Name Summary Progress
HB1199 The criminal justice data information sharing system; to provide for a legislative management report; to provide an appropriation; to provide a continuing appropriation; to provide for a transfer; to provide an expiration date; and to declare an emergency. AN ACT to create and enact a new section to chapter 54-12 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to the collection of data on missing persons and the missing indigenous people task force; to amend and reenact section 54-12-34 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to the criminal justice data information sharing system; to provide for a legislative management report; to provide an appropriation; to provide a continuing appropriation; to provide for a transfer; to provide an expiration date; and to declare an emergency. Signed/Enacted/Adopted
HB1279 The exemption from the coal conversion facilities tax and the imposition of a lignite research tax; to provide an effective date; to provide a contingent effective date; and to provide an expiration date. AN ACT to amend and reenact sections 57-60-02, 57-60-02.1, 57-60-02.2, 57-60-14, and 57-61-01 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to a partial exemption from the coal conversion facilities tax and the imposition of a lignite research tax, allocation of the coal conversion facilities privilege tax and the lignite research tax, and an exemption from the coal severance tax; to repeal section 57-60-02.2 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to the exemption from the coal conversion facilities tax and the imposition of a lignite research tax; to provide an effective date; to provide a contingent effective date; and to provide an expiration date. Signed/Enacted/Adopted
SB2188 The membership of the clean sustainable energy authority and the clean sustainable energy fund line of credit; and to provide for a transfer. AN ACT to amend and reenact sections 54-63.1-03 and 54-63.1-07 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to the membership of the clean sustainable energy authority and the clean sustainable energy fund line of credit; and to provide for a transfer. Signed/Enacted/Adopted
HB1459 The definitions of critical minerals and rare earth minerals and descriptions and definitions of minerals in leases and conveyances; and to provide for retroactive application. AN ACT to create and enact a new section to chapter 38-12 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to critical minerals and rare earth minerals and royalties; to amend and reenact sections 38-12-01 and 47-10-24 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to the definitions of critical minerals and rare earth minerals and descriptions and definitions of minerals in leases and conveyances; and to provide for retroactive application. Signed/Enacted/Adopted
SB2256 A research technology park grant program; to provide an appropriation; and to provide for a report. AN ACT to create and enact a new section to chapter 54-17 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to a research technology park grant program; to provide an appropriation; and to provide for a report. Signed/Enacted/Adopted
HB1278 The management of moneys in the state treasury and a cash management board; to provide a report; and to provide an expiration date. AN ACT to create and enact two new sections to chapter 54-11 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to the management of moneys in the state treasury and a cash management board; to provide a report; and to provide an expiration date. Signed/Enacted/Adopted
SB2207 A motor vehicle excise tax exemption for tribal governments; and to provide an effective date. AN ACT to amend and reenact subsection 2 of section 57-40.3-04 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to a motor vehicle excise tax exemption for tribal governments; and to provide an effective date. Signed/Enacted/Adopted
HB1455 The review of introduced legislation by the Indian affairs commission and tribal consultation. A BILL for an Act to create and enact a new section to chapter 54-36 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to the review of legislative measures introduced legislation by the Indian affairs commission and tribal consultation. Dead
HB1470 Hunting, fishing, and gun dog activity fees and hunting guide and outfitter licensing requirements. AN ACT to amend and reenact sections 20.1-03-12 and 20.1-03-36.1, subsection 7 of section 20.1-03-37, subsection 4 of section 20.1-03-38, and section 20.1-04-12.1 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to hunting, fishing, and gun dog activity fees and hunting guide and outfitter licensing requirements. Signed/Enacted/Adopted
HB1480 A request for a certificate of title for a motor vehicle. A BILL for an Act to create and enact a new section to chapter 39-05 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to a request for a certificate of title for a motor vehicle. Dead
HB1444 The county road system. AN ACT to amend and reenact section 24-05-17 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to the county road system. Signed/Enacted/Adopted
HB1445 The definition of a pre-engineered structure and the threshold for procuring plans, drawings, and specifications from an architect or engineer for construction of a public improvement. A BILL for an Act to amend and reenact sections 48-01.2-01 and 48-01.2-02.1 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to the definition of a pre-engineered structure and the threshold for procuring plans, drawings, and specifications from an architect or engineer for construction of a public improvement. Dead
SB2214 The insurance commissioner assuming the duties of the securities commissioner; to provide for a transfer; to provide an effective date; and to declare an emergency. AN ACT to amend and reenact subsection 4 of section 6-01-07.1, subsections 4 and 5 of section 10-04-02, sections 10-04-03 and 10-04-16, paragraph 2 of subdivision a of subsection 1 of section 10-04-16.1, section 26.1-06-12, subsection 3 of section 43-10.1-01, subsection 2 of section 43-23.1-05, subsection 4 of section 51-19-02, subsection 3 of section 51-23-02, subsection 1 of section 51-23-15, subsection 1 of section 54-12-08, subsection 1 of section 54-59-22.1, subsection 4 of section 57-38.5-01, and subsection 5 of section 57-38.6-01 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to the insurance commissioner assuming the duties of the securities commissioner; to provide for a transfer; to provide an effective date; and to declare an emergency. Signed/Enacted/Adopted
HB1332 A value-added agriculture facility incentive program; to provide for a transfer; to provide an expiration date; and to declare an emergency. AN ACT to amend and reenact section 4.1-01.1-07 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to a value-added agriculture facility incentive program; to provide for a transfer; to provide an expiration date; and to declare an emergency. Signed/Enacted/Adopted
HB1579 AN ACT to provide for a legislative management study relating to the impact of large energy consumers on the state's electrical grid. AN ACT to provide for a legislative management study relating to the impact of large energy consumers on the state's electrical grid. Signed/Enacted/Adopted
HB1572 Park district bonding authority without a vote, reporting of legislative tax relief information, and delivery and contents of the real estate tax statement; to provide for a legislative management study; and to provide for a legislative management report. A BILL for an Act to create and enact a new section to chapter 57-01 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to a uniform taxing district financial and property tax data reporting system; to amend and reenact subsection 11 of section 21-03-07 and sections 57-20-04 and 57-20-07.1 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to park district bonding authority without a vote, reporting of legislative tax relief information, and delivery and contents of the real estate tax statement; to provide for a legislative management study; and to provide for a legislative management report. Dead
HB1537 Service agreement protection of service during the term of the loan; and to declare an emergency. AN ACT to amend and reenact section 6-09.4-22 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to service agreement protection of service during the term of the loan; and to declare an emergency. Signed/Enacted/Adopted
HB1258 Energy conversion and transmission facility siting; and to provide for retroactive application. AN ACT to amend and reenact subsection 2 of section 49-22-16 of the of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to energy conversion and transmission facility siting; and to provide for retroactive application. Signed/Enacted/Adopted
HB1294 The amount of fees for a moving violation. AN ACT to amend and reenact subsection 2 of section 39-06.1-06 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to the amount of fees for a moving violation. Signed/Enacted/Adopted
SB2172 Long-term care insurance policy terms and claim payments. AN ACT to create and enact a new section to chapter 26.1-45 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to long-term care insurance policy terms and claim payments. Signed/Enacted/Adopted
SB2143 Revenue deposited in the state energy research center fund; to provide for a continuing appropriation; and to provide an expiration date. AN ACT to amend and reenact section 57-51.1-07.9 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to revenue deposited in the state energy research center fund; to provide for a continuing appropriation; and to provide an expiration date. Signed/Enacted/Adopted
HB1130 The option for a school district to reduce its local contribution deduction in the school state aid formula by the percentage of the local contribution which comes from in lieu of revenue. A BILL for an Act to amend and reenact section 15.1-27-04.1 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to the option for a school district to reduce its local contribution deduction in the school state aid formula by the percentage of the local contribution which comes from in lieu of revenue. Dead
SB2137 The use of supplemental feed for hunting; and to provide an expiration date. AN ACT to create and enact a new section to chapter 20.1-05 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to the use of supplemental feed for hunting; and to provide an expiration date. Signed/Enacted/Adopted
HB1094 Discretionary special allocation hunting licenses. AN ACT to amend and reenact section 20.1-05.1-02 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to discretionary special allocation hunting licenses. Signed/Enacted/Adopted
SB2159 Projects the state energy research center is permitted to pursue. AN ACT to amend and reenact section 15-11-40 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to projects the state energy research center is permitted to pursue. Signed/Enacted/Adopted
SB2324 The amendment or repeal of a county and city home rule charter. AN ACT to create and enact a new section to chapter 11-09.1 and a new section to chapter 40-05.1 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to a county home rule charter and city home rule charter conforming with statute or court order; and to amend and reenact sections 11-09.1-06 and 40-05.1-07 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to the amendment or repeal of a county and city home rule charter. Signed/Enacted/Adopted
SB2339 Strict liability and a wildfire mitigation plan of a qualified utility; and to provide for a report. AN ACT to create and enact a new chapter to title 49 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to strict liability and a wildfire mitigation plan of a qualified utility; and to provide for a report. Signed/Enacted/Adopted
HB1096 Assessed communication service fees. AN ACT to amend and reenact section 57-40.6-04 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to assessed communication service fees. Signed/Enacted/Adopted
SB2340 AN ACT to provide for a legislative management study to evaluate the evolving fire service operational and response needs of the state. AN ACT to provide for a legislative management study to evaluate the evolving fire service operational and response needs of the state. Signed/Enacted/Adopted
SB2360 AN ACT to provide for a legislative management study regarding geothermal energy. AN ACT to provide for a legislative management study regarding geothermal energy. Signed/Enacted/Adopted
SB2359 The state renewable and recycled energy objectives, public reporting, qualifications and applications to the statewide objectives, the purchase and retirement of renewable energy certificates to meet the objectives, verification of generation and the purchase of certificates, and economic evaluations on the use of renewable and recycled energy. AN ACT to amend and reenact section 49-02-26 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to qualifications for renewable electricity and recycled energy credits; and to repeal sections 49-02-28, 49-02-29, 49-02-30, 49-02-31, 49-02-32, 49-02-33, and 49-02-34 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to the state renewable and recycled energy objectives, public reporting, qualifications and applications to the statewide objectives, the purchase and retirement of renewable energy certificates to meet the objectives, verification of generation and the purchase of certificates, and economic evaluations on the use of renewable and recycled energy. Signed/Enacted/Adopted
HB1174 Educational and community outreach programs established by the game and fish department. AN ACT to create and enact a new section to chapter 20.1-02 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to educational and community outreach programs established by the game and fish department. Signed/Enacted/Adopted
SB2302 The powers of the board of university and school lands and leases on state lands. AN ACT to amend and reenact sections 15-01-02 and 15-05-09 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to the powers of the board of university and school lands and leases on state lands. Signed/Enacted/Adopted
HB1381 The determination of state aid. A BILL for an Act to amend and reenact section 15.1-27-04.1 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to the determination of state aid. Dead
SB2384 The maintenance of electronic pull tab devices and the elimination of dog racing; and to provide an effective date. A BILL for an Act to amend and reenact section 53-06.1-14, subsection 11 of section 53-06.2-01, and sections 53-06.2-07 and 53-06.2-10 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to the maintenance of electronic pull tab devices and the elimination of dog racing; and to provide an effective date. Dead
SCR4006 A concurrent resolution urging Congress to establish federal protections for the wild horse herd at Theodore Roosevelt National Park. A concurrent resolution urging Congress to establish federal protections for the wild horse herd at Theodore Roosevelt National Park. Signed/Enacted/Adopted
SB2139 The fees for recording and rerecording livestock brands. AN ACT to amend and reenact section 4.1-73-14 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to the fees for recording and rerecording livestock brands. Signed/Enacted/Adopted
SB2368 A grasslands grazing grant program. AN ACT to create and enact a new section to chapter 4.1-01 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to a grasslands grazing grant program. Signed/Enacted/Adopted
HB1522 Golf carts on city streets. AN ACT to amend and reenact section 40-05-22 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to golf carts on city streets. Signed/Enacted/Adopted
HB1153 The one-call excavation notice system. AN ACT to amend and reenact subsection 7 of section 49-23-01 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to the one-call excavation notice system. Signed/Enacted/Adopted
HB1539 Backup electric generation. AN ACT to amend and reenact section 49-22-03 and subdivision e of subsection 1 of section 49-22-22 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to backup electric generation. Signed/Enacted/Adopted
SB2310 Garnishments. AN ACT to amend and reenact sections 32-09.1-05, 32-09.1-10, and 32-09.1-16 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to garnishments. Signed/Enacted/Adopted
HCR3017 A concurrent resolution recognizing December 6th as annual "Miner's Day" to honor the hard work and dedication of coal miners, whose critical efforts provide reliable and affordable energy to millions of people, fuel economic growth, and support the energy security of North Dakota and the region. A concurrent resolution recognizing December 6th as annual "Miner's Day" to honor the hard work and dedication of coal miners, whose critical efforts provide reliable and affordable energy to millions of people, fuel economic growth, and support the energy security of North Dakota and the region. Signed/Enacted/Adopted
HCR3015 A concurrent resolution urging the Southwest Power Pool and Midcontinent Independent System Operator to promptly and decisively act to maintain the reliability of the bulk power system by addressing market failures that have allowed capacity retirements to outpace replacement. A concurrent resolution urging the Southwest Power Pool and Midcontinent Independent System Operator to promptly and decisively act to maintain the reliability of the bulk power system by addressing market failures that have allowed capacity retirements to outpace replacement. Signed/Enacted/Adopted
HCR3016 A concurrent resolution recognizing the benefits of enhanced oil recovery and encouraging the State of North Dakota and federal government to maintain favorable policies that support the development of carbon capture technology and utilization of carbon dioxide as a commodity for advancing energy security. A concurrent resolution recognizing the benefits of enhanced oil recovery and encouraging the State of North Dakota and federal government to maintain favorable policies that support the development of carbon capture technology and utilization of carbon dioxide as a commodity for advancing energy security. Signed/Enacted/Adopted
HCR3009 A concurrent resolution urging the federal government to take actions to enact trade policy that supports business and workers of the United States while penalizing global polluters. A concurrent resolution urging the federal government to take actions to enact trade policy that supports business and workers of the United States while penalizing global polluters. Signed/Enacted/Adopted
SB2141 A change in the purpose of use of a conditional or perfected water permit. AN ACT to amend and reenact section 61-04-15.4 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to a change in the purpose of use of a conditional or perfected water permit. Signed/Enacted/Adopted
HB1281 Motor vehicle fuel tax, special fuels tax, and aviation fuel tax refunds for fuels purchased by fire departments; and to provide an effective date. AN ACT to amend and reenact sections 57-43.1-03.3, 57-43.2-04.5, and 57-43.3-03.1 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to motor vehicle fuel tax, special fuels tax, and aviation fuel tax refunds for fuels purchased by fire departments; and to provide an effective date. Signed/Enacted/Adopted
SB2372 Legacy fund definitions and a legacy earnings fund; to provide an effective date; and to declare an emergency. A BILL for an Act to create and enact a new section to chapter 54-27 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to a legacy earnings fund; to amend and reenact section 6-09.4-10.1, subsection 1 of section 21-10-06, and section 54-27-19.3 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to funds invested by the state investment board; to repeal sections 21-10-12 and 21-10-13 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to legacy fund definitions and a legacy earnings fund; to provide an effective date; and to declare an emergency. Dead
SB2208 The state share of oil and gas tax revenue allocations, the municipal infrastructure fund, and the county and township infrastructure fund. A BILL for an Act to amend and reenact subsection 9 of section 57-51.1-07.5 and sections 57-51.1-07.7 and 57-51.1-07.8 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to the state share of oil and gas tax revenue allocations, the municipal infrastructure fund, and the county and township infrastructure fund. Dead
HB1362 A housing development loan fund; to provide an appropriation; to provide a continuing appropriation; to provide for a transfer; to provide an expiration date; and to declare an emergency. A BILL for an Act to create and enact a new section to chapter 6-09 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to a housing development loan fund; to provide an appropriation; to provide a continuing appropriation; to provide for a transfer; to provide an expiration date; and to declare an emergency. Dead
SB2246 A BILL for an Act to provide an appropriation to the legislative council for the purpose of contracting with a consultant to study the feasibility and desirability of creating a regenerative grazing ranch in the state; and to provide for a legislative management study. A BILL for an Act to provide an appropriation to the legislative council for the purpose of contracting with a consultant to study the feasibility and desirability of creating a regenerative grazing ranch in the state; and to provide for a legislative management study. Dead
HB1552 Limitation of the rate of home rule sales, use, or gross receipts taxes; and to provide an effective date. A BILL for an Act to create and enact a new section to chapter 11-09.1 and a new section to chapter 40-05.1 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to limitation of the rate of home rule sales, use, or gross receipts taxes; and to provide an effective date. Dead
SB2197 Deer hunting with a crossbow. A BILL for an Act to amend and reenact section 20.1-01-34 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to deer hunting with a crossbow. Dead
HB1101 The scheduling of mitragynine as a schedule I controlled substance. A BILL for an Act to amend and reenact subsection 3 of section 19-03.1-05 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to the scheduling of mitragynine as a schedule I controlled substance. Dead
Bill Bill Name Motion Vote Date Vote
SB2012 Legacy fund definitions, a legacy earnings fund, the legacy earnings highway distribution fund, and legacy earnings township highway aid fund; to provide for a legislative management report; to provide for application; to provide an effective date; and to provide an exemption. Senate Second reading 05/02/2025 Yea
SB2014 A transfer from the strategic investment and improvements fund to the clean sustainable energy fund; to provide a deficiency appropriation; to provide for a transfer; to provide an exemption; to provide for a legislative management study; to provide for a legislative management report; to provide for a report; to provide an effective date; and to declare an emergency. Senate Second reading 05/02/2025 Yea
HB1015 County achievement days; to provide for a transfer; to authorize a line of credit; to provide an exemption; to provide for a report; and to declare an emergency. Senate Second reading 05/02/2025 Yea
HB1003 Compensation and mileage and travel expenses for witnesses, the salary of the attorney general, twenty-four seven sobriety program fees, and the tobacco settlement trust fund; to provide for a report; to provide for a transfer; and to provide an exemption. Senate Second reading 05/02/2025 Yea
HB1006 The salary of the state tax commissioner; to provide an exemption; and to provide for a transfer. Senate Second reading 05/02/2025 Yea
HB1020 State agency employment of attorneys, the powers and duties of the water topics overview committee, and a Bank of North Dakota line of credit; to provide legislative intent; to provide for a report; to provide for a study; to provide a continuing appropriation; to provide for a transfer; to provide an exemption; and to declare an emergency. Senate Second reading 05/02/2025 Yea
SB2003 The naming of the Bismarck state college polytechnic center; to authorize the state board of higher education to issue and sell bonds for capital projects; to provide for a transfer; to provide for the conveyance of real property; to provide for a legislative management higher education funding review committee; to provide for a legislative management study; to provide for a report; to provide legislative intent; to provide an exemption; and to declare an emergency. Senate Second reading 05/02/2025 Yea
HB1013 The salary of the superintendent of public instruction and administrative cost-sharing; to provide for a transfer; to provide a report; to provide an exemption; and to provide an effective date. Senate Second reading 05/02/2025 Yea
SB2004 Immunity from criminal prosecution, definitions, ethics commission meetings, complaints, an informal resolution process, law enforcement referrals, findings, appeals, confidential information related to a complaint, and conflicts of interest; and to declare an emergency. Senate Second reading 05/02/2025 Yea
HB1176 Legacy fund definitions and the legacy earnings fund; to provide for a legislative management study; to provide for a legislative management report; to provide an appropriation; to provide an exemption; to provide an effective date; to provide an expiration date; and to declare an emergency. Senate Second reading 05/02/2025 Yea
HB1279 The exemption from the coal conversion facilities tax and the imposition of a lignite research tax; to provide an effective date; to provide a contingent effective date; and to provide an expiration date. Senate Second reading 05/02/2025 Yea
HB1298 The amount of statutory fees, speed limitations on multilane highways, variable speed limits, alteration of maximum speed limits on state highways, speed zone reduction limitations, and city fines and penalties; to provide for a legislative management report; and to provide a penalty. Senate Second reading 05/02/2025 Yea
HB1369 The determination of state aid, boarding care costs, the coal development trust fund, the school construction assistance revolving loan fund, public improvement construction, bonds from contractors for public improvements, and school district levies; and to provide an effective date. Senate Second reading 05/02/2025 Nay
HB1377 Campaign disclosure statements; to provide a penalty; to provide for application; and to provide an effective date. Senate Second reading 05/02/2025 Nay
HB1459 The definitions of critical minerals and rare earth minerals and descriptions and definitions of minerals in leases and conveyances; and to provide for retroactive application. Senate Second reading 05/02/2025 Yea
SB2225 A BILL for an Act to provide an appropriation to the department of commerce for a housing for opportunity, mobility, and empowerment program; to provide for a legislative management report; and to declare an emergency. Senate Second reading 05/02/2025 Yea
HB1575 Legacy fund definitions, the legacy earnings fund, and the primary residence credit; to provide an appropriation; to provide for a transfer; to provide an effective date; and to provide an expiration date. Senate Second reading 05/02/2025 Nay
SB2018 The purpose of the North Dakota development fund, duties and talent strategy of the division of workforce development, the uncrewed aircraft systems program, the uncrewed aircraft systems program fund, the beyond visual line of sight uncrewed aircraft system program, and changing the name of the office of legal immigration to the global talent office; to authorize a Bank of North Dakota line of credit; to provide for a transfer; to provide an application; to provide an exemption; and to provide Senate Second reading 05/01/2025 Yea
SB2015 AN ACT to provide an appropriation for defraying the expenses of the department of corrections and rehabilitation; to authorize a line of credit; to provide a statement of legislative intent; to provide for a report; to provide for a legislative management study; and to provide an exemption. Senate Second reading 05/01/2025 Yea
SB2006 AN ACT to provide an appropriation for defraying the expenses of the North Dakota aeronautics commission; to provide an exemption; and to provide a statement of legislative intent. Senate Second reading 05/01/2025 Yea
HB1019 The creation and naming of state parks; to provide for a transfer; to provide for a report; and to provide an exemption. Senate Second reading 05/01/2025 Yea
HB1012 Leases of department of health and human services property, substance use disorder treatment program, basic care payment rates, state of residence for child care assistance, opioid settlement advisory committee, and children's cabinet; to provide for a transfer; to authorize a line of credit; to provide legislative intent; to provide for a legislative management study; to provide an application; to provide an exemption; to provide for a report; and to provide an effective date. Senate Second reading 05/01/2025 Yea
SB2002 The salaries of justices of the supreme court and salaries of district court judges; to provide for transfers; to provide for a report; and to provide an exemption. Senate Second reading 05/01/2025 Yea
SB2093 An income tax deduction for retired law enforcement personnel benefits; and to provide for retroactive application. Senate Second reading 05/01/2025 Nay
HB1130 The option for a school district to reduce its local contribution deduction in the school state aid formula by the percentage of the local contribution which comes from in lieu of revenue. Senate Second reading 05/01/2025 Yea
SB2160 Health insurance benefits coverage provided by the uniform group insurance program; to provide an appropriation; to provide for a statement of legislative intent; and to provide an effective date. Senate Veto sustained, yeas 31 nays 15 05/01/2025 Yea
SB2225 A BILL for an Act to provide an appropriation to the department of commerce for a housing for opportunity, mobility, and empowerment program; to provide for a legislative management report; and to declare an emergency. Senate Second reading 05/01/2025 Yea
SB2256 A research technology park grant program; to provide an appropriation; and to provide for a report. Senate Second reading 05/01/2025 Yea
HB1535 A state alert notice system and the committee on tribal and state relations; and to provide for a report. Senate Second reading 05/01/2025 Yea
HB1577 A wastewater infrastructure grant program and the duties of the department of environmental quality; to authorize a Bank of North Dakota line of credit; to provide an appropriation; to provide for a legislative management study; and to declare an emergency. Senate Second reading 05/01/2025 Yea
HB1619 The medical facility infrastructure loan fund; and to provide an appropriation. Senate Second reading 05/01/2025 Yea
SB2397 The temporary exemption for oil and gas wells employing a system to avoid flaring, an exemption from gross production tax for gas produced from certain enhanced oil recovery projects, and the definition of development incentive well; to provide an effective date; and to provide an expiration date. Senate Second reading 05/01/2025 Yea
SB2019 AN ACT to provide an appropriation for defraying the expenses of the department of career and technical education; to provide an exemption; and to declare an emergency. Senate Second reading 04/29/2025 Yea
HB1018 Jurisdiction of the heritage center; to authorize a Bank of North Dakota line of credit; and to declare an emergency. Senate Second reading 04/29/2025 Yea
SB2009 State fair facility operations and maintenance costs; and to declare an emergency. Senate Second reading 04/29/2025 Yea
HB1214 Payments for school district transportation of students, special education students, and career and technical education students, the distribution of transportation payments in the event of school district closure, and state transportation payments to school districts; and to provide an effective date. Senate Second reading 04/29/2025 Yea
HB1448 The advanced technology review committee, advanced technology grant program, and advanced technology grant fund. Senate Second reading 04/29/2025 Yea
SB2354 The use of personal electronic devices in schools providing prekindergarten, elementary, or secondary education. Senate Second reading 04/29/2025 Yea
SB2390 Definitions for regional planning councils; to provide an appropriation; and to provide for a transfer. Senate Second reading 04/29/2025 Yea
HB1022 AN ACT to provide an appropriation for defraying the expenses of the retirement and investment office. Senate Second reading 04/28/2025 Yea
HB1009 The salary of the agriculture commissioner; to provide for a transfer; to provide for a report; to provide an exemption; and to declare an emergency. Senate Second reading 04/28/2025 Yea
HB1010 Fees charged by the securities division and the salary of the insurance commissioner; and to provide for a legislative management report. Senate Second reading 04/28/2025 Yea
HB1005 The salary of the state treasurer; and to declare an emergency. Senate Second reading 04/28/2025 Yea
SB2010 AN ACT to provide an appropriation for defraying the expenses of the council on the arts; to provide for a transfer; to provide for a report; and to provide an exemption. Senate Second reading 04/28/2025 Yea
HB1144 Transgender student accommodations and restroom use in public schools; to provide a penalty; and to declare an emergency. Senate Second reading 04/28/2025 Yea
HB1199 The criminal justice data information sharing system; to provide for a legislative management report; to provide an appropriation; to provide a continuing appropriation; to provide for a transfer; to provide an expiration date; and to declare an emergency. Senate Second reading 04/28/2025 Yea
HB1218 Comprehensive water development plans; to provide for a legislative management study; and to provide an expiration date. Senate Second reading 04/28/2025 Yea
SB2188 The membership of the clean sustainable energy authority and the clean sustainable energy fund line of credit; and to provide for a transfer. Senate Second reading 04/28/2025 Yea
HB1454 An opt-out procedure for required vaccines. Senate Second reading 04/28/2025 Nay
HB1485 The personal needs allowance amount for eligible beneficiaries; to provide for an increase in the personal monthly needs allowance; and to provide an appropriation. Senate Second reading 04/28/2025 Yea
SB2323 Oil and gas gross production tax allocations and the state share of oil and gas tax allocations; to provide for a legislative management report; to provide an exemption; and to provide an effective date. Senate Second reading 04/28/2025 Nay
SB2020 AN ACT to provide an appropriation for defraying the expenses of the North Dakota state university extension service, northern crops institute, upper great plains transportation institute, main research center, branch research centers, and agronomy seed farm; to provide for a report; to provide an exemption; and to declare an emergency. Senate Second reading 04/25/2025 Yea
SB2033 The distressed ambulance service program; to provide for a legislative management report; and to provide a continuing appropriation. Senate Second reading 04/25/2025 Yea
HB1029 The power and duties of the capitol grounds planning commission. Senate Second reading 04/25/2025 Yea
SB2029 The task force on guardianship monitoring and transition requirements; to provide a penalty; to provide for a report; to provide an appropriation; to provide a continuing appropriation; to provide for a transfer; and to provide an effective date. Senate Second reading 04/25/2025 Yea
SB2113 The powers and duties of the department of health and human services, treatment hearing timelines, and membership of the cross-disability advisory council; to provide for a legislative management study; and to provide an expiration date. Senate Second reading 04/25/2025 Yea
HB1143 AN ACT to provide an appropriation to the agriculture commissioner for a food distribution facility grant program. Senate Second reading 04/25/2025 Yea
SB2147 The skilled workforce student loan repayment and scholarship programs, Native American scholarships, and the North Dakota scholarship; and to provide an appropriation. Senate Second reading 04/25/2025 Yea
HB1168 Legacy fund definitions and the legacy earnings fund; to provide a statement of legislative intent; to provide for a legislative management study, to provide an appropriation; to provide an effective date; to provide an expiration date; and to declare an emergency. Senate Second reading 04/25/2025 Yea
HB1363 Cardiac emergency response plans for public and nonpublic schools and athletic events. Senate Second reading 04/25/2025 Yea
HB1382 The electric and plug-in hybrid vehicle road use fee, the tax imposed on motor vehicle and special fuels, and the highway tax distribution fund; and to provide an effective date. Senate Second reading 04/25/2025 Nay
SB2307 Obscenity control; to provide for a report to the legislative management; and to provide a penalty. Senate Veto sustained, yeas 25 nays 20 04/25/2025 Nay
SB2370 AN ACT to provide for a legislative management study regarding prescription drug transparency reporting under the federal drug discount program. Senate Second reading 04/25/2025 Yea
SB2224 The gaming commission, gaming stamp requirements, and the attorney general's regulation of gaming; to provide a penalty; and to provide an appropriation. Senate Second reading 04/24/2025 Nay
SB2265 AN ACT to provide an appropriation to the department of veterans' affairs for a veterans' national cemetery grant; to authorize a line of credit; and to provide for a report. Senate Second reading 04/24/2025 Yea
SB2308 Occupational and professional boards, the midwest interstate passenger rail compact, prison industry advisory committee, energy policy commission, medical marijuana advisory committee, onsite wastewater recycling technical committee, state board of water well contractors, committee on aging, brain injury advisory council, early childhood council, unemployment insurance advisory council, commission on the status of women, health information technology advisory committee, poet laureate nominating Senate Second reading 04/24/2025 Yea
SB2007 Meals provided to employees of the veterans' home; to provide an exemption; to provide for a legislative management study; and to declare an emergency. Senate Second reading 04/23/2025 Yea
HB1049 Licensure requirements of a speech-language pathology licensed assistant, temporary licensure, and investigation of an alleged violation. Senate Second reading 04/23/2025 Yea
SB2010 AN ACT to provide an appropriation for defraying the expenses of the council on the arts; to provide for a transfer; to provide for a report; and to provide an exemption. Senate Second reading 04/23/2025 Yea
SB2156 Campaign disclosure statements; to provide a penalty; to provide for application; and to provide an effective date. Senate Second reading 04/23/2025 Nay
HB1248 The cost-benefit analysis requirement for health insurance mandated coverage of services. Senate Second reading 04/23/2025 Yea
HB1308 Duties of the human trafficking commission and immunity for reporting human trafficking; to provide a continuing appropriation; and to provide a contingent effective date. Senate Second reading 04/23/2025 Yea
HB1377 Campaign disclosure statements; to provide a penalty; to provide for application; and to provide an effective date. Senate Second reading 04/23/2025 Yea
HB1322 Emergency medical services communication; to provide for a legislative management study; and to provide an appropriation. Senate Second reading 04/23/2025 Yea
SB2213 Mathematics curriculum, professional development, screening and intervention, related administrative rules and reporting requirements, and mathematics instructor competency; to provide for a legislative management report; to provide for a department of public instruction mathematics screening pilot program; to provide an appropriation; and to provide an effective date. Senate Second reading 04/23/2025 Yea
SB2271 The definition of adult residential facility; to provide for a legislative management report; and to provide an appropriation. Senate Second reading 04/23/2025 Yea
HB1535 A state alert notice system and the committee on tribal and state relations; and to provide for a report. Senate Second reading 04/23/2025 Yea
SB2399 Medical assistance reimbursement of psychiatric residential treatment facilities; to provide for a legislative management report; and to provide an appropriation. Senate Second reading 04/23/2025 Yea
HB1015 County achievement days; to provide for a transfer; to authorize a line of credit; to provide an exemption; to provide for a report; and to declare an emergency. Senate Second reading 04/22/2025 Yea
SB2011 AN ACT to provide an appropriation for defraying the expenses of the highway patrol; to provide for a transfer; and to provide an exemption. Senate Second reading 04/22/2025 Yea
SB2013 AN ACT to provide an appropriation for defraying the expenses of the commissioner of university and school lands; to provide for distributions from permanent funds; and to provide for a report. Senate Second reading 04/22/2025 Yea
SB2001 Use of legislative rooms and halls and legislative compensation; to provide a statement of legislative intent; to provide for a report; to provide an exemption; and to provide for application, transfer, and cancellation of unexpended appropriations. Senate Second reading 04/22/2025 Yea
SB2200 AN ACT to provide an appropriation to the department of health and human services for the 988 crisis hotline program. Senate Second reading 04/22/2025 Yea
SB2342 A value-added milk processing facility incentive program; and to authorize a Bank of North Dakota line of credit. Senate Second reading 04/22/2025 Yea
SB2396 Annual audits of the North Dakota development fund; to provide for a performance audit of the North Dakota development fund; to provide for a legislative management report; and to provide an appropriation. Senate Second reading 04/22/2025 Yea
HB1006 The salary of the state tax commissioner; to provide an exemption; and to provide for a transfer. Senate Second reading 04/21/2025 Yea
SB2070 The rights of health care facility residents. Senate Second reading 04/21/2025 Yea
SB2112 The life skills and transition center; to provide for a legislative management report; to provide for a department of health and human services study; and to provide an expiration date. Senate Second reading 04/21/2025 Yea
SB2133 Blackout number plates. Senate Second reading 04/21/2025 Yea
SB2160 Health insurance benefits coverage provided by the uniform group insurance program; to provide an appropriation; to provide for a statement of legislative intent; and to provide an effective date. Senate Second reading 04/21/2025 Yea
HB1216 Self-insurance health care plans; to provide for application; and to provide an effective date. Senate Second reading 04/21/2025 Nay
SB2180 The opportunity to provide public comment at a meeting of a public entity. Senate Second reading 04/21/2025 Yea
HB1279 The exemption from the coal conversion facilities tax and the imposition of a lignite research tax; to provide an effective date; to provide a contingent effective date; and to provide an expiration date. Senate Second reading 04/21/2025 Yea
HB1440 Cigar lounges. Senate Second reading 04/21/2025 Yea
HB1459 The definitions of critical minerals and rare earth minerals and descriptions and definitions of minerals in leases and conveyances; and to provide for retroactive application. Senate Second reading 04/21/2025 Yea
HB1460 Substitute caregiver and respite care provider requirements in foster homes for adults and the permitted use of an electronic monitoring device by an adult foster care provider; and to provide for a legislative management study. Senate Second reading 04/21/2025 Yea
SB2330 Human trafficking and exploitation prevention and awareness education for students at public schools and tribal schools. Senate Second reading 04/21/2025 Yea
SB2282 An income tax credit for child care contributions provided by qualified employers; and to provide an effective date. Senate Second reading 04/21/2025 Yea
SB2276 The joint exercise of powers of joint water resource boards, mandating the formation of joint water resource boards for projects affecting two or more counties, and proceedings to confirm special actions. Senate Second reading 04/21/2025 Yea
SB2339 Strict liability and a wildfire mitigation plan of a qualified utility; and to provide for a report. Senate Second reading 04/21/2025 Yea
  Committee Position Rank
Detail North Dakota Joint Advanced Nuclear Energy Committee 5
Detail North Dakota Joint Emergency Response Services Committee 5
Detail North Dakota Joint Tax Reform and Relief Advisory Committee 2
Detail North Dakota Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee Chair 1
Detail North Dakota Senate Finance and Taxation Committee 4
State District Chamber Party Status Start Date End Date
ND North Dakota Senate District 26 Senate Republican In Office 12/01/2022
ND North Dakota Senate District 39 Senate Republican Out of Office 12/01/2018 02/03/2024