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| Date | State | Bill No. | Title | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| April 26, 2023 | ND | SB 2304 | Limits and Restricts where Electronic Pull Tabs (Slot Machines) may be Located | Conference Report Adopted - Senate (38 - 9) |
| April 24, 2023 | ND | HB 1371 | Amends State Anti-Corporate Farming Laws to Increase Animal Agriculture | Conference Report Adopted - Senate (41 - 5) |
| April 24, 2023 | ND | HB 1371 | Amends State Anti-Corporate Farming Laws to Increase Animal Agriculture | Conference Report Adopted - House (72 - 20) |
| April 21, 2023 | ND | HB 1205 | Prohibits "Explicit Sexual Material" in Public Libraries' Children's Collections | Concurrence Vote Passed - House (70 - 22) |
| April 21, 2023 | ND | HB 1473 | Requires Designated Male and Female Restrooms, Lockers, and Showers in Correctional Facilities and Dormitories | Concurrence Vote Passed - House (78 - 14) |
| April 20, 2023 | ND | HB 1515 | Authorizes Direct-to-Consumer Sales of Raw Milk | Conference Report Adopted - Senate (32 - 14) |
| April 19, 2023 | ND | HB 1515 | Authorizes Direct-to-Consumer Sales of Raw Milk | Conference Report Adopted - House (83 - 10) |
| April 11, 2023 | ND | HB 1135 | Prohibits Foreign Governments from Buying Agricultural Land in North Dakota | Concurrence Vote Passed - House (90 - 1) |
| April 10, 2023 | ND | SB 2168 | Amends and Updates State Speeding Penalities | Bill Passed - House (66 - 24) |
| April 10, 2023 | ND | SB 2140 | Establishes an Insulin Price Cap of $25 per 30-Day Supply for Residents Covered by the North Dakota Public Employees Retirement System | Bill Passed - House (57 - 33) |
| April 3, 2023 | ND | HB 1475 | Increases the State's Interstate Highway Speed Limit from 75 to 80 MPH | Veto Override Failed - House (58 - 34) |
| April 3, 2023 | ND | HB 1473 | Requires Designated Male and Female Restrooms, Lockers, and Showers in Correctional Facilities and Dormitories | Bill Passed - Senate (42 - 5) |
| April 3, 2023 | ND | HB 1249 | Requires Classification of Student Athletes Based on "Biological Sex" | Bill Passed - Senate (38 - 9) |
| March 30, 2023 | ND | SB 2362 | Requires All Occupants of a Vehicle Wear a Seat Belt | Bill Passed - House (53 - 38) |
| March 29, 2023 | ND | HB 1205 | Prohibits "Explicit Sexual Material" in Public Libraries' Children's Collections | Bill Passed - Senate (39 - 7) |
| March 27, 2023 | ND | SB 2247 | Prohibits Discipline Against Students and Staff that Refuse to Learn or Teach "Specified Concepts" | Bill Passed - House (51 - 40) |
| March 22, 2023 | ND | HB 1475 | Increases the State's Interstate Highway Speed Limit from 75 to 80 MPH | Bill Passed - Senate (25 - 21) |
| Feb. 15, 2023 | ND | HB 1249 | Requires Classification of Student Athletes Based on "Biological Sex" | Bill Passed - House (78 - 15) |
| Feb. 14, 2023 | ND | SB 2140 | Establishes an Insulin Price Cap of $25 per 30-Day Supply for Residents Covered by the North Dakota Public Employees Retirement System | Bill Passed - Senate (38 - 6) |
| Feb. 14, 2023 | ND | SB 2247 | Prohibits Discipline Against Students and Staff that Refuse to Learn or Teach "Specified Concepts" | Bill Passed - Senate (38 - 6) |
| Feb. 6, 2023 | ND | SB 2362 | Requires All Occupants of a Vehicle Wear a Seat Belt | Bill Passed - Senate (31 - 14) |
| Jan. 24, 2023 | ND | HB 1380 | Establishes Property Tax Credit for Senior Citizens | Bill Failed - House (25 - 67) |
| Jan. 12, 2023 | ND | HCR 3002 | Authorizes Constitutional Referendum Legalizing Sports Betting | Joint Resolution Passed - House (49 - 44) |
| Jan. 11, 2023 | ND | HB 1170 | Establishes Property Tax Exemption for Natural Gas Pipelines | Bill Passed - House (92 - 2) |
| Nov. 12, 2021 | ND | HB 1508 | Prohibits Teaching of Critical Race Theory | Bill Passed - Senate (38 - 9) |
| Nov. 11, 2021 | ND | HB 1508 | Prohibits Teaching of Critical Race Theory | Bill Passed - House (76 - 16) |
| April 22, 2021 | ND | HB 1298 | Requires Transgender Athletes to Play Sports on Teams Made for Their Biological Sex | Veto Override Failed - Senate (28 - 19) |
| April 22, 2021 | ND | HB 1298 | Requires Transgender Athletes to Play Sports on Teams Made for Their Biological Sex | Veto Override Failed - Senate (28 - 19) |
| April 15, 2021 | ND | SCR 4016 | Alleges Opposition to Implementation of COVID-19 Passports | Joint Resolution Passed - Senate (34 - 13) |
| April 12, 2021 | ND | HB 1323 | Repeals Future Mask Mandates | Concurrence Vote Passed - House (67 - 24) |
| April 7, 2021 | ND | HB 1323 | Repeals Future Mask Mandates | Bill Passed - Senate (30 - 17) |
| April 6, 2021 | ND | SB 2304 | Requires Schools Teach Indigenous History | Bill Passed - House (72 - 21) |
| Feb. 22, 2021 | ND | HB 1323 | Repeals Future Mask Mandates | Bill Passed - House (50 - 44) |
| Feb. 11, 2021 | ND | HB 1298 | Requires Transgender Athletes to Play Sports on Teams Made for Their Biological Sex | Bill Passed - House (65 - 26) |
| Feb. 11, 2021 | ND | HB 1298 | Requires Transgender Athletes to Play Sports on Teams Made for Their Biological Sex | Bill Passed - House (65 - 26) |
| Feb. 20, 2019 | ND | HB 1254 | Authorizes Sports Betting | Bill Passed - House (58 - 32) |
| Feb. 19, 2019 | ND | SB 2315 | Establishes Hunters Access Advisory Group | Bill Passed - Senate (28 - 18) |
| March 31, 2017 | ND | HB 1329 | Authorizes Free Speech at Public Universities | Bill Failed - Senate (7 - 37) |
| March 28, 2017 | ND | HB 1310 | Amends Concealed Carry Laws | Bill Failed - Senate (18 - 27) |
| Feb. 6, 2017 | ND | HB 1329 | Prohibits Safe Spaces at Public Universities | Bill Passed - House (65 - 25) |
| Feb. 6, 2017 | ND | HB 1193 | Classifies Economic Harm as a Class C Felony | Bill Passed - House (72 - 19) |
| March 23, 2015 | ND | SB 2293 | Requires Rail Safety Report | Bill Failed - House (34 - 55) |
| March 19, 2015 | ND | SB 2351 | Authorizes Corporate Dairy and Swine Farms | Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (29 - 16) |
| Feb. 25, 2015 | ND | HB 1357 | Requires Crew of At Least 2 Individuals on Freight Trains | Bill Failed - House (46 - 45) |
| Feb. 18, 2015 | ND | HB 1430 | Authorizes the Use of Medical Marijuana | Bill Failed - House (26 - 67) |
| Feb. 17, 2015 | ND | HB 1238 | Increases Fee on Cattle Sales | Bill Passed - House (69 - 22) |
| Feb. 11, 2015 | ND | HB 1259 | Requires Performance Audits of Certain State Agencies | Bill Failed - House (22 - 67) |
| Feb. 27, 2013 | ND | HB 1362 | Expands Medicaid Eligibility | Bill Passed - House (57 - 36) |
| Feb. 18, 2013 | ND | SB 2303 | Defines a "Human Being" | Bill Passed - Senate (24 - 23) |
| Nov. 10, 2011 | ND | HB 1474 | Establishing a Health Benefit Exchange | Bill Failed - House (30 - 64) |