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Randy Burckhard
(R) - North Dakota
North Dakota Senate District 05
In Office - Started: 12/01/2010

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600 E. Boulevard Ave.
Bismarck, ND 58505
Phone: 701-328-3373

Bill Bill Name Summary Progress
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. 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. Signed/Enacted/Adopted
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. A BILL for an Act to create and enact two new sections to chapter 54-27, a new section to chapter 57-02, and a new section to chapter 57-15 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to a legacy earnings fund, a legacy property tax relief fund, a primary residence certification, and a limitation on property tax levies without voter approval; to amend and reenact section 6-09.4-10.1, subsection 1 of section 21-10-06, sections 40-40-06, 54-27-19.3, and 57-02-01, subdivision c of subsection 1 of section 57-02-08.1, subdivision b of subsection 2 of section 57-02-08.1, section 57-02-08.8, section 57-02-08.9 as amended by section 1 of Senate Bill No. 2201, as approved by the sixty-ninth legislative assembly, sections 57-02-08.10, 57-02-27, 57-02-27.1, 57-02-53, 57-09-04, 57-11-03, 57-12-06, 57-15-02.2, 57-15-14.2, and 57-20-07.1 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to funds invested by the state investment board, property tax definitions, the homestead tax credit and renters refund, the property tax credit for disabled veterans, the primary residence credit, property classifications, assessment and budget hearing notices to property owners, school district levies, and the property tax statement; to repeal sections 21-10-12 and 21-10-13 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to 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. Dead
HB1200 The waiver and substitution of one unit required for high school graduation under emergent circumstances. AN ACT to amend and reenact section 15.1-21-02.2 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to the waiver and substitution of one unit required for high school graduation under emergent circumstances. Signed/Enacted/Adopted
SB2260 The North Dakota coordinate system zones. AN ACT to amend and reenact sections 47-20.2-01, 47-20.2-02, 47-20.2-03, 47-20.2-05, and 47-20.2-06 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to the North Dakota coordinate system zones. Signed/Enacted/Adopted
SB2254 AN ACT to provide an appropriation to the department of transportation for fixed route city paratransit transportation services grants; and to provide for a legislative management study. AN ACT to provide an appropriation to the department of transportation for fixed route city paratransit transportation services grants; and to provide for a legislative management study. Signed/Enacted/Adopted
HB1503 Punishment for causing injury while operating a vehicle under the influence of alcohol; and to provide a penalty. AN ACT to amend and reenact subsection 2 of section 39-08-01.2 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to punishment for causing injury while operating a vehicle under the influence of alcohol; and to provide a penalty. Signed/Enacted/Adopted
SB2169 Physical therapy patient management. AN ACT to amend and reenact subsection 6 of section 43-26.1-11 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to physical therapy patient management. Signed/Enacted/Adopted
SB2223 Adoption of the dietitian licensure compact. AN ACT to create and enact chapter 43-44.1 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to adoption of the dietitian licensure compact. Signed/Enacted/Adopted
HB1192 The limitation on the value of a primary prize a permitted organization conducting gaming may award. AN ACT to amend and reenact subdivision a of subsection 1 of section 53-06.1-03 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to the limitation on the value of a primary prize a permitted organization conducting gaming may award. Signed/Enacted/Adopted
SB2350 An exemption from open records for employee performance and discipline records contained in personnel records. A BILL for an Act to amend and reenact section 44-04-18.1 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to an exemption from open records for employee performance and discipline records contained in personnel records. Dead
HB1221 A BILL for an Act to provide an appropriation to the state board of higher education for workforce education innovation funds. A BILL for an Act to provide an appropriation to the state board of higher education for workforce education innovation funds. Dead
HB1187 A debris removal lien. A BILL for an Act to create and enact a new section to chapter 35-27 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to a debris removal lien. Dead
HB1262 Guardians of incapacitated persons. A BILL for an Act to amend and reenact section 30.1-28-04 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to guardians of incapacitated persons. 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 Nay
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 Yea
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 Nay
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 Nay
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 Nay
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 Yea
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 Yea
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 Nay
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 Yea
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 Nay
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 Yea
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
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