BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY OF NORTH DAKOTA:

4    SECTION 1. A new section to chapter 37-14 of the North Dakota Century Code is created
5    and enacted as follows:
6    Compensation for advising on veterans' benefits prohibited - Limitations - Penalty.
7    1.    As used in this section:
8         a.    "Compensation" means payment of any money, thing of value, or financial
9        benefit.
10      b.    "Veterans' benefits matter" means the preparation, presentation, or prosecution
11      of any claim or appeal affecting an individual who has filed or expressed an intent
12      to file a claim for a benefit, program, service, commodity, function, status, or an 
13      entitlement which is determined under the laws and regulations administered by
14      the United States department of veterans affairs or the United States department 
15      of defense pertaining to a veteran, a veteran's dependent or survivor, or any
16      other individual eligible for such benefit.
17    2.    A person may not:
18       a.    Receive compensation for advising or assisting an individual regarding any
19       federal or state veterans' benefits matter, except as allowed under federal law.
20       b.    Receive compensation for referring an individual to another person to advise or 
21       assist the individual with any veterans' benefits matter.
22       c.    Guarantee to an individual a specific veterans' benefit, including any level, 
23       percentage, or amount of veterans' benefit, either directly or by implication.


1        d.    Receive excessive or unreasonable fees as provided under title 38, Code of 
2       Federal Regulations, part 14, section 636, as compensation for advising or 
3       assisting an individual with a veterans' benefits matter.
4    3.    A person seeking to receive compensation for advising or assisting an individual with a
5    veterans' benefits matter shall memorialize all terms regarding the individual's 
6    payment of fees for services rendered in a written agreement in accordance with
7    title 38, Code of Federal Regulations, part 14, section 636, before rendering services.
8    4.    A violation of this section is an unlawful practice in violation of section 51-15-02 and 
9    subject to a civil penalty under section 51-15-11.
 

Original Bill supported by NDVLC HB 1169

Amended Bill prior to introduction to House: HB 1169 2

 


69th Legislative Assembly - 2025 House Bill
Sponsors:
Representative Jeremy Olson
Committees:
Senate Agriculture and Veterans Affairs - Fort Union Room
Status Updates:
PASSED HOUSE 52-41-0
Categories:
  • Failed Bill
  • Financial
  • Law/Policy Change

BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY OF NORTH DAKOTA:

4    SECTION 1. A new section to chapter 37-14 of the North Dakota Century Code is created
5    and enacted as follows:
6    Compensation for advising on veterans' benefits prohibited - Limitations - Penalty.
7    1.    As used in this section:
8         a.    "Compensation" means payment of any money, thing of value, or financial
9        benefit.
10      b.    "Veterans' benefits matter" means the preparation, presentation, or prosecution
11      of any claim or appeal affecting an individual who has filed or expressed an intent
12      to file a claim for a benefit, program, service, commodity, function, status, or an 
13      entitlement which is determined under the laws and regulations administered by
14      the United States department of veterans affairs or the United States department 
15      of defense pertaining to a veteran, a veteran's dependent or survivor, or any
16      other individual eligible for such benefit.
17    2.    A person may not:
18       a.    Receive compensation for advising or assisting an individual regarding any
19       federal or state veterans' benefits matter, except as allowed under federal law.
20       b.    Receive compensation for referring an individual to another person to advise or 
21       assist the individual with any veterans' benefits matter.
22       c.    Guarantee to an individual a specific veterans' benefit, including any level, 
23       percentage, or amount of veterans' benefit, either directly or by implication.


1        d.    Receive excessive or unreasonable fees as provided under title 38, Code of 
2       Federal Regulations, part 14, section 636, as compensation for advising or 
3       assisting an individual with a veterans' benefits matter.
4    3.    A person seeking to receive compensation for advising or assisting an individual with a
5    veterans' benefits matter shall memorialize all terms regarding the individual's 
6    payment of fees for services rendered in a written agreement in accordance with
7    title 38, Code of Federal Regulations, part 14, section 636, before rendering services.
8    4.    A violation of this section is an unlawful practice in violation of section 51-15-02 and 
9    subject to a civil penalty under section 51-15-11.
 

Original Bill supported by NDVLC HB 1169

Amended Bill prior to introduction to House: HB 1169 2

 


69th Legislative Assembly - 2025 House Bill
Sponsors:
Representative Jeremy Olson
Committees:
Senate Agriculture and Veterans Affairs - Fort Union Room
Status Updates:
Hearing: Senate Agriculture and Veterans Affairs-Fort Union Room
Categories:
  • Failed Bill
  • Financial
  • Law/Policy Change

BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY OF NORTH DAKOTA:

4    SECTION 1. A new section to chapter 37-14 of the North Dakota Century Code is created
5    and enacted as follows:
6    Compensation for advising on veterans' benefits prohibited - Limitations - Penalty.
7    1.    As used in this section:
8         a.    "Compensation" means payment of any money, thing of value, or financial
9        benefit.
10      b.    "Veterans' benefits matter" means the preparation, presentation, or prosecution
11      of any claim or appeal affecting an individual who has filed or expressed an intent
12      to file a claim for a benefit, program, service, commodity, function, status, or an 
13      entitlement which is determined under the laws and regulations administered by
14      the United States department of veterans affairs or the United States department 
15      of defense pertaining to a veteran, a veteran's dependent or survivor, or any
16      other individual eligible for such benefit.
17    2.    A person may not:
18       a.    Receive compensation for advising or assisting an individual regarding any
19       federal or state veterans' benefits matter, except as allowed under federal law.
20       b.    Receive compensation for referring an individual to another person to advise or 
21       assist the individual with any veterans' benefits matter.
22       c.    Guarantee to an individual a specific veterans' benefit, including any level, 
23       percentage, or amount of veterans' benefit, either directly or by implication.


1        d.    Receive excessive or unreasonable fees as provided under title 38, Code of 
2       Federal Regulations, part 14, section 636, as compensation for advising or 
3       assisting an individual with a veterans' benefits matter.
4    3.    A person seeking to receive compensation for advising or assisting an individual with a
5    veterans' benefits matter shall memorialize all terms regarding the individual's 
6    payment of fees for services rendered in a written agreement in accordance with
7    title 38, Code of Federal Regulations, part 14, section 636, before rendering services.
8    4.    A violation of this section is an unlawful practice in violation of section 51-15-02 and 
9    subject to a civil penalty under section 51-15-11.
 

Original Bill supported by NDVLC HB 1169

Amended Bill prior to introduction to House: HB 1169 2

 


69th Legislative Assembly - 2025 House Bill
Sponsors:
Representative Jeremy Olson
Committees:
Senate Agriculture and Veterans Affairs - Fort Union Room
Status Updates:
Hearing: Senate Agriculture and Veterans Affairs-Fort Union Room
Categories:
  • Failed Bill
  • Financial
  • Law/Policy Change

BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY OF NORTH DAKOTA:

4    SECTION 1. A new section to chapter 37-14 of the North Dakota Century Code is created
5    and enacted as follows:
6    Compensation for advising on veterans' benefits prohibited - Limitations - Penalty.
7    1.    As used in this section:
8         a.    "Compensation" means payment of any money, thing of value, or financial
9        benefit.
10      b.    "Veterans' benefits matter" means the preparation, presentation, or prosecution
11      of any claim or appeal affecting an individual who has filed or expressed an intent
12      to file a claim for a benefit, program, service, commodity, function, status, or an 
13      entitlement which is determined under the laws and regulations administered by
14      the United States department of veterans affairs or the United States department 
15      of defense pertaining to a veteran, a veteran's dependent or survivor, or any
16      other individual eligible for such benefit.
17    2.    A person may not:
18       a.    Receive compensation for advising or assisting an individual regarding any
19       federal or state veterans' benefits matter, except as allowed under federal law.
20       b.    Receive compensation for referring an individual to another person to advise or 
21       assist the individual with any veterans' benefits matter.
22       c.    Guarantee to an individual a specific veterans' benefit, including any level, 
23       percentage, or amount of veterans' benefit, either directly or by implication.


1        d.    Receive excessive or unreasonable fees as provided under title 38, Code of 
2       Federal Regulations, part 14, section 636, as compensation for advising or 
3       assisting an individual with a veterans' benefits matter.
4    3.    A person seeking to receive compensation for advising or assisting an individual with a
5    veterans' benefits matter shall memorialize all terms regarding the individual's 
6    payment of fees for services rendered in a written agreement in accordance with
7    title 38, Code of Federal Regulations, part 14, section 636, before rendering services.
8    4.    A violation of this section is an unlawful practice in violation of section 51-15-02 and 
9    subject to a civil penalty under section 51-15-11.
 

Original Bill supported by NDVLC HB 1169

Amended Bill prior to introduction to House: HB 1169 2

 


69th Legislative Assembly - 2025 House Bill
Sponsors:
Representative Jeremy Olson
Committees:
Senate Agriculture and Veterans Affairs - Fort Union Room
Status Updates:
Hearing: Senate Agriculture and Veterans Affairs-Fort Union Room
Categories:
  • Failed Bill
  • Financial
  • Law/Policy Change

BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY OF NORTH DAKOTA:

4    SECTION 1. A new section to chapter 37-14 of the North Dakota Century Code is created
5    and enacted as follows:
6    Compensation for advising on veterans' benefits prohibited - Limitations - Penalty.
7    1.    As used in this section:
8         a.    "Compensation" means payment of any money, thing of value, or financial
9        benefit.
10      b.    "Veterans' benefits matter" means the preparation, presentation, or prosecution
11      of any claim or appeal affecting an individual who has filed or expressed an intent
12      to file a claim for a benefit, program, service, commodity, function, status, or an 
13      entitlement which is determined under the laws and regulations administered by
14      the United States department of veterans affairs or the United States department 
15      of defense pertaining to a veteran, a veteran's dependent or survivor, or any
16      other individual eligible for such benefit.
17    2.    A person may not:
18       a.    Receive compensation for advising or assisting an individual regarding any
19       federal or state veterans' benefits matter, except as allowed under federal law.
20       b.    Receive compensation for referring an individual to another person to advise or 
21       assist the individual with any veterans' benefits matter.
22       c.    Guarantee to an individual a specific veterans' benefit, including any level, 
23       percentage, or amount of veterans' benefit, either directly or by implication.


1        d.    Receive excessive or unreasonable fees as provided under title 38, Code of 
2       Federal Regulations, part 14, section 636, as compensation for advising or 
3       assisting an individual with a veterans' benefits matter.
4    3.    A person seeking to receive compensation for advising or assisting an individual with a
5    veterans' benefits matter shall memorialize all terms regarding the individual's 
6    payment of fees for services rendered in a written agreement in accordance with
7    title 38, Code of Federal Regulations, part 14, section 636, before rendering services.
8    4.    A violation of this section is an unlawful practice in violation of section 51-15-02 and 
9    subject to a civil penalty under section 51-15-11.
 

Original Bill supported by NDVLC HB 1169

Amended Bill prior to introduction to House: HB 1169 2

 


69th Legislative Assembly - 2025 House Bill
Sponsors:
Representative Jeremy Olson
Committees:
Senate Agriculture and Veterans Affairs - Fort Union Room
Status Updates:
Hearing: Senate Agriculture and Veterans Affairs-Fort Union Room
Categories:
  • Failed Bill
  • Financial
  • Law/Policy Change

BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY OF NORTH DAKOTA:

4    SECTION 1. A new section to chapter 37-14 of the North Dakota Century Code is created
5    and enacted as follows:
6    Compensation for advising on veterans' benefits prohibited - Limitations - Penalty.
7    1.    As used in this section:
8         a.    "Compensation" means payment of any money, thing of value, or financial
9        benefit.
10      b.    "Veterans' benefits matter" means the preparation, presentation, or prosecution
11      of any claim or appeal affecting an individual who has filed or expressed an intent
12      to file a claim for a benefit, program, service, commodity, function, status, or an 
13      entitlement which is determined under the laws and regulations administered by
14      the United States department of veterans affairs or the United States department 
15      of defense pertaining to a veteran, a veteran's dependent or survivor, or any
16      other individual eligible for such benefit.
17    2.    A person may not:
18       a.    Receive compensation for advising or assisting an individual regarding any
19       federal or state veterans' benefits matter, except as allowed under federal law.
20       b.    Receive compensation for referring an individual to another person to advise or 
21       assist the individual with any veterans' benefits matter.
22       c.    Guarantee to an individual a specific veterans' benefit, including any level, 
23       percentage, or amount of veterans' benefit, either directly or by implication.


1        d.    Receive excessive or unreasonable fees as provided under title 38, Code of 
2       Federal Regulations, part 14, section 636, as compensation for advising or 
3       assisting an individual with a veterans' benefits matter.
4    3.    A person seeking to receive compensation for advising or assisting an individual with a
5    veterans' benefits matter shall memorialize all terms regarding the individual's 
6    payment of fees for services rendered in a written agreement in accordance with
7    title 38, Code of Federal Regulations, part 14, section 636, before rendering services.
8    4.    A violation of this section is an unlawful practice in violation of section 51-15-02 and 
9    subject to a civil penalty under section 51-15-11.
 

Original Bill supported by NDVLC HB 1169

Amended Bill prior to introduction to House: HB 1169 2

 


69th Legislative Assembly - 2025 House Bill
Sponsors:
Representative Jeremy Olson
Committees:
Senate Agriculture and Veterans Affairs - Fort Union Room
Status Updates:
Hearing: Senate Agriculture and Veterans Affairs-Fort Union Room
Categories:
  • Failed Bill
  • Financial
  • Law/Policy Change

A BILL for an Act to create and enact a new section to chapter 24-01 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to designating the bridge on state highway 31 north of New Salem as the Specialist Dennis Ferderer Jr. Iraq bridge; and to provide a continuing appropriation.

BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY OF NORTH DAKOTA:

 

SECTION 1. A new section to chapter 24-01 of the North Dakota Century Code is created and enacted as follows:

Specialist Dennis Ferderer Jr. Iraq bridge - State highway 31 - Continuing appropriation.

The department shall designate the bridge on state highway 31 north of New Salem between the junction of thirty-third street and the junction of thirty-second street as the Specialist Dennis Ferderer Jr. Iraq bridge and shall place signs along the highway designating that name. The department may accept any appropriate signs or funds donated to the department for the placement of signs. Any donated funds are appropriated to the department on a continuing basis for the purpose of providing signs designating the bridge on state highway 31 as the Specialist Dennis Ferderer Jr. Iraq bridge.


69th Legislative Assembly - 2025 House Bill
Sponsors:
Representative Hauck, Dori
Committees:
Status Updates:
Hearing: House Transportation Room: 327E
Categories:
  • Burial & Memorial: Bridge, Roadway

A BILL for an Act to create and enact a new section to chapter 24-01 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to designating the bridge on state highway 31 north of New Salem as the Specialist Dennis Ferderer Jr. Iraq bridge; and to provide a continuing appropriation.

BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY OF NORTH DAKOTA:

 

SECTION 1. A new section to chapter 24-01 of the North Dakota Century Code is created and enacted as follows:

Specialist Dennis Ferderer Jr. Iraq bridge - State highway 31 - Continuing appropriation.

The department shall designate the bridge on state highway 31 north of New Salem between the junction of thirty-third street and the junction of thirty-second street as the Specialist Dennis Ferderer Jr. Iraq bridge and shall place signs along the highway designating that name. The department may accept any appropriate signs or funds donated to the department for the placement of signs. Any donated funds are appropriated to the department on a continuing basis for the purpose of providing signs designating the bridge on state highway 31 as the Specialist Dennis Ferderer Jr. Iraq bridge.


69th Legislative Assembly - 2025 House Bill
Sponsors:
Representative Hauck, Dori
Committees:
Status Updates:
Hearing: House Transportation Room: 327E
Categories:
  • Burial & Memorial: Bridge, Roadway

A BILL for an Act to create and enact a new section to chapter 24-01 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to designating the bridge on state highway 31 north of New Salem as the Specialist Dennis Ferderer Jr. Iraq bridge; and to provide a continuing appropriation.

BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY OF NORTH DAKOTA:

 

SECTION 1. A new section to chapter 24-01 of the North Dakota Century Code is created and enacted as follows:

Specialist Dennis Ferderer Jr. Iraq bridge - State highway 31 - Continuing appropriation.

The department shall designate the bridge on state highway 31 north of New Salem between the junction of thirty-third street and the junction of thirty-second street as the Specialist Dennis Ferderer Jr. Iraq bridge and shall place signs along the highway designating that name. The department may accept any appropriate signs or funds donated to the department for the placement of signs. Any donated funds are appropriated to the department on a continuing basis for the purpose of providing signs designating the bridge on state highway 31 as the Specialist Dennis Ferderer Jr. Iraq bridge.


69th Legislative Assembly - 2025 House Bill
Sponsors:
Representative Hauck, Dori
Committees:
Status Updates:
Hearing: House Transportation Room: 327E
Categories:
  • Burial & Memorial: Bridge, Roadway

A BILL for an Act to create and enact a new section to chapter 24-01 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to designating the bridge on state highway 31 north of New Salem as the Specialist Dennis Ferderer Jr. Iraq bridge; and to provide a continuing appropriation.

BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY OF NORTH DAKOTA:

 

SECTION 1. A new section to chapter 24-01 of the North Dakota Century Code is created and enacted as follows:

Specialist Dennis Ferderer Jr. Iraq bridge - State highway 31 - Continuing appropriation.

The department shall designate the bridge on state highway 31 north of New Salem between the junction of thirty-third street and the junction of thirty-second street as the Specialist Dennis Ferderer Jr. Iraq bridge and shall place signs along the highway designating that name. The department may accept any appropriate signs or funds donated to the department for the placement of signs. Any donated funds are appropriated to the department on a continuing basis for the purpose of providing signs designating the bridge on state highway 31 as the Specialist Dennis Ferderer Jr. Iraq bridge.


69th Legislative Assembly - 2025 House Bill
Sponsors:
Representative Hauck, Dori
Status Updates:
Hearing: House Transportation Room: 327E
Categories:
  • Burial & Memorial: Bridge, Roadway

A BILL for an Act to create and enact a new section to chapter 24-01 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to designating the bridge on state highway 31 north of New Salem as the Specialist Dennis Ferderer Jr. Iraq bridge; and to provide a continuing appropriation.

BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY OF NORTH DAKOTA:

 

SECTION 1. A new section to chapter 24-01 of the North Dakota Century Code is created and enacted as follows:

Specialist Dennis Ferderer Jr. Iraq bridge - State highway 31 - Continuing appropriation.

The department shall designate the bridge on state highway 31 north of New Salem between the junction of thirty-third street and the junction of thirty-second street as the Specialist Dennis Ferderer Jr. Iraq bridge and shall place signs along the highway designating that name. The department may accept any appropriate signs or funds donated to the department for the placement of signs. Any donated funds are appropriated to the department on a continuing basis for the purpose of providing signs designating the bridge on state highway 31 as the Specialist Dennis Ferderer Jr. Iraq bridge.


69th Legislative Assembly - 2025 House Bill
Sponsors:
Representative Hauck, Dori
Status Updates:
Hearing: House Transportation Room: 327E
Categories:
  • Burial & Memorial: Bridge, Roadway

A BILL for an Act to create and enact a new section to chapter 24-01 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to designating the bridge on state highway 31 north of New Salem as the Specialist Dennis Ferderer Jr. Iraq bridge; and to provide a continuing appropriation.

BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY OF NORTH DAKOTA:

 

SECTION 1. A new section to chapter 24-01 of the North Dakota Century Code is created and enacted as follows:

Specialist Dennis Ferderer Jr. Iraq bridge - State highway 31 - Continuing appropriation.

The department shall designate the bridge on state highway 31 north of New Salem between the junction of thirty-third street and the junction of thirty-second street as the Specialist Dennis Ferderer Jr. Iraq bridge and shall place signs along the highway designating that name. The department may accept any appropriate signs or funds donated to the department for the placement of signs. Any donated funds are appropriated to the department on a continuing basis for the purpose of providing signs designating the bridge on state highway 31 as the Specialist Dennis Ferderer Jr. Iraq bridge.


69th Legislative Assembly - 2025 House Bill
Sponsors:
Representative Hauck, Dori
Status Updates:
Hearing: House Transportation Room: 327E
Categories:
  • Burial & Memorial: Bridge, Roadway

Intent of bill:

Clarify VA "individual unemployability" for ND benefits under NDCC: 

A BILL for an Act to amend and reenact subsection 1 of section 15-10-18.2, subsection 2 of section 37-19.1-03, subdivision j of subsection 2 of section 39-04-18, subsection 1 of section 57-02-08.8, and subsection 1 of section 57-40.3-04 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to eligibility for certain veteran earned benefits; and to provide an effective date.

  • Tuition Waiver
  • Property Tax Credit
  • Vehicle Registration and Excise Tax Exemption

 


69th Legislative Assembly - 2025 House Bill
Sponsors:
Representative Pyle, Brandy
Status Updates:
Hearing: House Government and Veterans Affairs Room: Pioneer
Categories:
  • Appreciation: Hunting and Fishing
  • Education
  • Financial
  • Financial: Property Tax
  • Financial: Vehicle License and Tax
  • Law/Policy Change

Intent of bill:

Clarify VA "individual unemployability" for ND benefits under NDCC: 

A BILL for an Act to amend and reenact subsection 1 of section 15-10-18.2, subsection 2 of section 37-19.1-03, subdivision j of subsection 2 of section 39-04-18, subsection 1 of section 57-02-08.8, and subsection 1 of section 57-40.3-04 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to eligibility for certain veteran earned benefits; and to provide an effective date.

  • Tuition Waiver
  • Property Tax Credit
  • Vehicle Registration and Excise Tax Exemption

 


69th Legislative Assembly - 2025 House Bill
Sponsors:
Representative Pyle, Brandy
Status Updates:
Hearing: House Government and Veterans Affairs Room: Pioneer
Categories:
  • Appreciation: Hunting and Fishing
  • Education
  • Financial
  • Financial: Property Tax
  • Financial: Vehicle License and Tax
  • Law/Policy Change

Intent of bill:

Clarify VA "individual unemployability" for ND benefits under NDCC: 

A BILL for an Act to amend and reenact subsection 1 of section 15-10-18.2, subsection 2 of section 37-19.1-03, subdivision j of subsection 2 of section 39-04-18, subsection 1 of section 57-02-08.8, and subsection 1 of section 57-40.3-04 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to eligibility for certain veteran earned benefits; and to provide an effective date.

  • Tuition Waiver
  • Property Tax Credit
  • Vehicle Registration and Excise Tax Exemption

 


69th Legislative Assembly - 2025 House Bill
Sponsors:
Representative Pyle, Brandy
Status Updates:
Hearing: House Government and Veterans Affairs Room: Pioneer
Categories:
  • Appreciation: Hunting and Fishing
  • Education
  • Financial
  • Financial: Property Tax
  • Financial: Vehicle License and Tax
  • Law/Policy Change

A BILL for an Act to create and enact a new section to chapter 24-01 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to the creation of the fallen military service members bridge committee; and to provide a continuing appropriation

BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY OF NORTH DAKOTA:

SECTION 1. A new section to chapter 24-01 of the North Dakota Century Code is created and enacted as follows:

Fallen military service members bridge committee - Continuing appropriation.

1. There is created the fallen military service members bridge committee. The committee shall consider the naming of bridges and overpasses within the state's jurisdiction in honor of nominated military service members who have fallen in service to the UnitedStates.

2. The committee shall:

a.            Create an application process for the submission of nominations;

b.            Accept nomination applications from the public; and

c.            Meet each October to review and select up to six nomination applications.

3.                The department shall provide staffing and administrative services for the committee.

4.                The committee consists of the following members or their designee:

a.            The director of the department of transportation as chairman of the committee;

b.            The adjutant general; and

c.            The commissioner of the department of veterans' affairs.

5.                Following the selection of a nomination application, the committee shall accept input from veterans groups and the families of fallen military service members to arrange signage, a signage overpass selected by the committee to be named in honor of a military service member.

6.                The department may accept any appropriate signs or funds donated to the department for the placement of signs. Any donated funds are appropriated to the department on a continuing basis for the purpose of providing signs to the bridges and overpasses selected by the committee.
 


69th Legislative Assembly - 2025 House Bill
Sponsors:
Representative Don Vigesaa
Committees:
Categories:
  • ACOVA
  • Burial & Memorial: Bridge, Roadway
  • Failed Bill

A BILL for an Act to create and enact a new section to chapter 24-01 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to the creation of the fallen military service members bridge committee; and to provide a continuing appropriation

BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY OF NORTH DAKOTA:

SECTION 1. A new section to chapter 24-01 of the North Dakota Century Code is created and enacted as follows:

Fallen military service members bridge committee - Continuing appropriation.

1. There is created the fallen military service members bridge committee. The committee shall consider the naming of bridges and overpasses within the state's jurisdiction in honor of nominated military service members who have fallen in service to the UnitedStates.

2. The committee shall:

a.            Create an application process for the submission of nominations;

b.            Accept nomination applications from the public; and

c.            Meet each October to review and select up to six nomination applications.

3.                The department shall provide staffing and administrative services for the committee.

4.                The committee consists of the following members or their designee:

a.            The director of the department of transportation as chairman of the committee;

b.            The adjutant general; and

c.            The commissioner of the department of veterans' affairs.

5.                Following the selection of a nomination application, the committee shall accept input from veterans groups and the families of fallen military service members to arrange signage, a signage overpass selected by the committee to be named in honor of a military service member.

6.                The department may accept any appropriate signs or funds donated to the department for the placement of signs. Any donated funds are appropriated to the department on a continuing basis for the purpose of providing signs to the bridges and overpasses selected by the committee.
 


69th Legislative Assembly - 2025 House Bill
Sponsors:
Representative Don Vigesaa
Committees:
Categories:
  • ACOVA
  • Burial & Memorial: Bridge, Roadway
  • Failed Bill

A BILL for an Act to create and enact a new section to chapter 24-01 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to the creation of the fallen military service members bridge committee; and to provide a continuing appropriation

BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY OF NORTH DAKOTA:

SECTION 1. A new section to chapter 24-01 of the North Dakota Century Code is created and enacted as follows:

Fallen military service members bridge committee - Continuing appropriation.

1. There is created the fallen military service members bridge committee. The committee shall consider the naming of bridges and overpasses within the state's jurisdiction in honor of nominated military service members who have fallen in service to the UnitedStates.

2. The committee shall:

a.            Create an application process for the submission of nominations;

b.            Accept nomination applications from the public; and

c.            Meet each October to review and select up to six nomination applications.

3.                The department shall provide staffing and administrative services for the committee.

4.                The committee consists of the following members or their designee:

a.            The director of the department of transportation as chairman of the committee;

b.            The adjutant general; and

c.            The commissioner of the department of veterans' affairs.

5.                Following the selection of a nomination application, the committee shall accept input from veterans groups and the families of fallen military service members to arrange signage, a signage overpass selected by the committee to be named in honor of a military service member.

6.                The department may accept any appropriate signs or funds donated to the department for the placement of signs. Any donated funds are appropriated to the department on a continuing basis for the purpose of providing signs to the bridges and overpasses selected by the committee.
 


69th Legislative Assembly - 2025 House Bill
Sponsors:
Representative Don Vigesaa
Committees:
Categories:
  • ACOVA
  • Burial & Memorial: Bridge, Roadway
  • Failed Bill

A BILL for an Act to create and enact a new section to chapter 24-01-70 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to designating a portion of state highway 18 as the PFC. Henry Gurke memorial highway; and to provide a continuing appropriation.

BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY OF NORTH DAKOTA:

 

SECTION 1. A new section to chapter 24-01 of the North Dakota Century Code is created and enacted as follows:

PFC. Henry Gurke memorial highway - State highway 18 - Continuing appropriation.

The department shall designate state highway 18 from the intersection of state highway 5 to the Canadian border as the PFC. Henry Gurke memorial highway and shall place signs along the highway designating that name. The department may accept any appropriate signs or funds donated to the department for placement of the signs. Any donated funds are appropriated to the department on a continuing basis for the purpose of providing signs designating state highway 18 as the PFC. Henry Gurke memorial highway.

Learn more about PFC Henry Gurke


69th Legislative Assembly - 2025 House Bill
Sponsors:
Representative Monson, David
Committees:
Categories:
  • Burial & Memorial
  • Burial & Memorial: Bridge, Roadway

A BILL for an Act to create and enact a new section to chapter 24-01-70 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to designating a portion of state highway 18 as the PFC. Henry Gurke memorial highway; and to provide a continuing appropriation.

BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY OF NORTH DAKOTA:

 

SECTION 1. A new section to chapter 24-01 of the North Dakota Century Code is created and enacted as follows:

PFC. Henry Gurke memorial highway - State highway 18 - Continuing appropriation.

The department shall designate state highway 18 from the intersection of state highway 5 to the Canadian border as the PFC. Henry Gurke memorial highway and shall place signs along the highway designating that name. The department may accept any appropriate signs or funds donated to the department for placement of the signs. Any donated funds are appropriated to the department on a continuing basis for the purpose of providing signs designating state highway 18 as the PFC. Henry Gurke memorial highway.

Learn more about PFC Henry Gurke


69th Legislative Assembly - 2025 House Bill
Sponsors:
Representative Monson, David
Committees:
Categories:
  • Burial & Memorial
  • Burial & Memorial: Bridge, Roadway