Legislation

A BILL for an Act to amend and reenact section 37-01-25 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to national guard or federal service leave of absence for state and political subdivision employees.

BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY OF NORTH DAKOTA:

SECTION 1. AMENDMENT. Section 37-01-25 of the North Dakota Century Code is amended and reenacted as follows:

37-01-25. Officers and employees of state or political subdivisions in national guard or federal service to retain status for period of active service or any military duty.

All officers and employees of this state or of a political subdivision of this state who:

1. Are members For purposes of this section, "officer or employee" means:

a. A member of the national guard;

2. b. Are membersA member of the armed forces reserve of the United States of America;

3. c. Shall beAnindividual subject to call in the federal service by the president of the United States; or

4. d. Shall volunteerAn individual who volunteers for such federal service,.

2. An officer or employee of the state or a political subdivision, when ordered by proper authority to active noncivilian employment for any military duty, areis entitled to a leave of absence from suchthe civil service for the period of suchthe active service or military duty including traveling to and from a duty station without loss of status or efficiency rating.

3. If such persons havethe individual has been in the continuous employ of the state or political subdivision for ninety days immediately preceding the leave of absence, they shall receive the individual is entitled to twenty workdays each calendar year without loss of pay. In addition, any

4. A leave of absence necessitated by a full or partial mobilization of the reserve and national guard forces of the United States of America, or emergency state active duty, must be without loss of pay for the first thirty days thereofof the absence less any other paid leave of absence which may have been granted during the calendar year pursuant toin accordance with this section.

5. If leave is required for any military duty or travel to and from a duty station on a day in which a public officer or employee is scheduled to perform the work of the state or of a political subdivision, the officer or employee must be given the option of time:

a. Time off with a concurrent loss of pay for the period missed, the use;

b. Use of leave of absence without loss of pay for the period missed,; or an opportunity

c. Opportunity to reschedule the workperiod so the reserve or national guard military duty or travel to and from a duty station occurs during time off from work without loss of status or efficiency rating.

A BILL for an Act to amend and reenact section 37-01-25 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to national guard or federal service leave of absence for state and political subdivision employees.

BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY OF NORTH DAKOTA:

SECTION 1. AMENDMENT. Section 37-01-25 of the North Dakota Century Code is amended and reenacted as follows:

37-01-25. Officers and employees of state or political subdivisions in national guard or federal service to retain status for period of active service or any military duty.

All officers and employees of this state or of a political subdivision of this state who:

1. Are members For purposes of this section, "officer or employee" means:

a. A member of the national guard;

2. b. Are membersA member of the armed forces reserve of the United States of America;

3. c. Shall beAnindividual subject to call in the federal service by the president of the United States; or

4. d. Shall volunteerAn individual who volunteers for such federal service,.

2. An officer or employee of the state or a political subdivision, when ordered by proper authority to active noncivilian employment for any military duty, areis entitled to a leave of absence from suchthe civil service for the period of suchthe active service or military duty including traveling to and from a duty station without loss of status or efficiency rating.

3. If such persons havethe individual has been in the continuous employ of the state or political subdivision for ninety days immediately preceding the leave of absence, they shall receive the individual is entitled to twenty workdays each calendar year without loss of pay. In addition, any

4. A leave of absence necessitated by a full or partial mobilization of the reserve and national guard forces of the United States of America, or emergency state active duty, must be without loss of pay for the first thirty days thereofof the absence less any other paid leave of absence which may have been granted during the calendar year pursuant toin accordance with this section.

5. If leave is required for any military duty or travel to and from a duty station on a day in which a public officer or employee is scheduled to perform the work of the state or of a political subdivision, the officer or employee must be given the option of time:

a. Time off with a concurrent loss of pay for the period missed, the use;

b. Use of leave of absence without loss of pay for the period missed,; or an opportunity

c. Opportunity to reschedule the workperiod so the reserve or national guard military duty or travel to and from a duty station occurs during time off from work without loss of status or efficiency rating.

A BILL for an Act to create and enact a new subsection to section 20.1-03-11 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to disabled veteran deer hunting licenses.

BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY OF NORTH DAKOTA:

SECTION 1. A new subsection to section 20.1-03-11 of the North Dakota Century Code is created and enacted as follows:

A resident disabled veteran who has a one hundred percent service-connected disability as determined by the department of veterans' affairs is entitled to receive a deer license to hunt any legal deer. A deer license issued under this subdivision must be issued without being subject to the lottery for deer hunting licenses.

A BILL for an Act to create and enact a new subsection to section 20.1-03-11 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to disabled veteran deer hunting licenses.

BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY OF NORTH DAKOTA:

SECTION 1. A new subsection to section 20.1-03-11 of the North Dakota Century Code is created and enacted as follows:

A resident disabled veteran who has a one hundred percent service-connected disability as determined by the department of veterans' affairs is entitled to receive a deer license to hunt any legal deer. A deer license issued under this subdivision must be issued without being subject to the lottery for deer hunting licenses.

A BILL for an Act to create and enact a new subsection to section 20.1-03-11 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to disabled veteran deer hunting licenses.

BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY OF NORTH DAKOTA:

SECTION 1. A new subsection to section 20.1-03-11 of the North Dakota Century Code is created and enacted as follows:

A resident disabled veteran who has a one hundred percent service-connected disability as determined by the department of veterans' affairs is entitled to receive a deer license to hunt any legal deer. A deer license issued under this subdivision must be issued without being subject to the lottery for deer hunting licenses.

A BILL for an Act to create and enact a new section to chapter 50-06 and chapter 57-40.7 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to the creation of the 988 crisis hotline program and the 988 crisis stabilization fund and the imposition of a 988 access fee; to provide for a legislative management report; to provide an appropriation; to provide a continuing appropriation; and to provide an effective date.

BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY OF NORTH DAKOTA:

SECTION 1. A new section to chapter 50-06 of the North Dakota Century Code is created and enacted as follows:

988 crisis stabilization fund - 988 crisis hotline program - Establishment - Continuing appropriation.

A BILL for an Act to create and enact a new section to chapter 50-06 and chapter 57-40.7 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to the creation of the 988 crisis hotline program and the 988 crisis stabilization fund and the imposition of a 988 access fee; to provide for a legislative management report; to provide an appropriation; to provide a continuing appropriation; and to provide an effective date.

BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY OF NORTH DAKOTA:

SECTION 1. A new section to chapter 50-06 of the North Dakota Century Code is created and enacted as follows:

988 crisis stabilization fund - 988 crisis hotline program - Establishment - Continuing appropriation.

A BILL for an Act to create and enact a new section to chapter 50-06 and chapter 57-40.7 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to the creation of the 988 crisis hotline program and the 988 crisis stabilization fund and the imposition of a 988 access fee; to provide for a legislative management report; to provide an appropriation; to provide a continuing appropriation; and to provide an effective date.

BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY OF NORTH DAKOTA:

SECTION 1. A new section to chapter 50-06 of the North Dakota Century Code is created and enacted as follows:

988 crisis stabilization fund - 988 crisis hotline program - Establishment - Continuing appropriation.

A BILL for an Act to create and enact chapter 43-44.1 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to adoption of the dietician licensure compact.

A BILL for an Act to create and enact chapter 43-44.1 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to adoption of the dietician licensure compact.

A BILL for an Act to create and enact chapter 43-44.1 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to adoption of the dietician licensure compact.

Final Bill:

SB 2265

BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY OF NORTH DAKOTA:

SECTION 1. LINE OF CREDIT - BANK OF NORTH DAKOTA - APPROPRIATION - DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS' AFFAIRS - DEFICIENCY APPROPRIATION REQUEST - VETERANS' NATIONAL CEMETERY GRANT - ONE-TIME FUNDING - REPORT. Subject to the provisions of this section, the department of veterans' affairs may borrow up to $3,000,000 through a line of credit from the Bank of North Dakota during the biennium beginning July 1, 2025, and ending June 30, 2027, the proceeds of which are appropriated to the department of veterans' affairs, for the purpose of providing a grant to a nonprofit organization for construction costs associated with the construction of a welcome center, parking lot, and related infrastructure at a veterans' national cemetery in the state, for the biennium beginning July 1, 2025, and ending June 30, 2027. The appropriation in this section is considered a one-time funding item. The interest rate on the line of credit may not exceed the prevailing interest rate charged to North Dakota governmental entities. If the department of veterans' affairs accesses the line of credit, the department of veterans' affairs shall request a deficiency appropriation from the legislative assembly to repay the line of credit. The appropriation in this section is available only upon certification by the department of veterans' affairs to the director of the office of management and budget that the United States department of veterans affairs national cemetery administration will provide final approval of the project plan and authorization to begin construction on the project. The department of veterans' affairs shall require an organization that receives a grant under this section to provide a report to the department of veterans' affairs on the use of the funds received, including copies of all invoices and checks. The department of veterans' affairs shall provide the information received from the organization to the legislative audit and fiscal review committee and report to the committee on the status of the project during the 2025-26 interim.

Intent of bill:

Appropriate general fund dollars for the construction cost of a welcome center for use by Federal VA, Funeral Honor Guard Members and Families of deceased veterans attending interment ceremonies during inclement weather. Office space, committal ceremony room, secure honor guard equipment storage. 

Fiscal note: $3 Million

Final Bill:

SB 2265

BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY OF NORTH DAKOTA:

SECTION 1. LINE OF CREDIT - BANK OF NORTH DAKOTA - APPROPRIATION - DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS' AFFAIRS - DEFICIENCY APPROPRIATION REQUEST - VETERANS' NATIONAL CEMETERY GRANT - ONE-TIME FUNDING - REPORT. Subject to the provisions of this section, the department of veterans' affairs may borrow up to $3,000,000 through a line of credit from the Bank of North Dakota during the biennium beginning July 1, 2025, and ending June 30, 2027, the proceeds of which are appropriated to the department of veterans' affairs, for the purpose of providing a grant to a nonprofit organization for construction costs associated with the construction of a welcome center, parking lot, and related infrastructure at a veterans' national cemetery in the state, for the biennium beginning July 1, 2025, and ending June 30, 2027. The appropriation in this section is considered a one-time funding item. The interest rate on the line of credit may not exceed the prevailing interest rate charged to North Dakota governmental entities. If the department of veterans' affairs accesses the line of credit, the department of veterans' affairs shall request a deficiency appropriation from the legislative assembly to repay the line of credit. The appropriation in this section is available only upon certification by the department of veterans' affairs to the director of the office of management and budget that the United States department of veterans affairs national cemetery administration will provide final approval of the project plan and authorization to begin construction on the project. The department of veterans' affairs shall require an organization that receives a grant under this section to provide a report to the department of veterans' affairs on the use of the funds received, including copies of all invoices and checks. The department of veterans' affairs shall provide the information received from the organization to the legislative audit and fiscal review committee and report to the committee on the status of the project during the 2025-26 interim.

Intent of bill:

Appropriate general fund dollars for the construction cost of a welcome center for use by Federal VA, Funeral Honor Guard Members and Families of deceased veterans attending interment ceremonies during inclement weather. Office space, committal ceremony room, secure honor guard equipment storage. 

Fiscal note: $3 Million

Final Bill:

SB 2265

BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY OF NORTH DAKOTA:

SECTION 1. LINE OF CREDIT - BANK OF NORTH DAKOTA - APPROPRIATION - DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS' AFFAIRS - DEFICIENCY APPROPRIATION REQUEST - VETERANS' NATIONAL CEMETERY GRANT - ONE-TIME FUNDING - REPORT. Subject to the provisions of this section, the department of veterans' affairs may borrow up to $3,000,000 through a line of credit from the Bank of North Dakota during the biennium beginning July 1, 2025, and ending June 30, 2027, the proceeds of which are appropriated to the department of veterans' affairs, for the purpose of providing a grant to a nonprofit organization for construction costs associated with the construction of a welcome center, parking lot, and related infrastructure at a veterans' national cemetery in the state, for the biennium beginning July 1, 2025, and ending June 30, 2027. The appropriation in this section is considered a one-time funding item. The interest rate on the line of credit may not exceed the prevailing interest rate charged to North Dakota governmental entities. If the department of veterans' affairs accesses the line of credit, the department of veterans' affairs shall request a deficiency appropriation from the legislative assembly to repay the line of credit. The appropriation in this section is available only upon certification by the department of veterans' affairs to the director of the office of management and budget that the United States department of veterans affairs national cemetery administration will provide final approval of the project plan and authorization to begin construction on the project. The department of veterans' affairs shall require an organization that receives a grant under this section to provide a report to the department of veterans' affairs on the use of the funds received, including copies of all invoices and checks. The department of veterans' affairs shall provide the information received from the organization to the legislative audit and fiscal review committee and report to the committee on the status of the project during the 2025-26 interim.

Intent of bill:

Appropriate general fund dollars for the construction cost of a welcome center for use by Federal VA, Funeral Honor Guard Members and Families of deceased veterans attending interment ceremonies during inclement weather. Office space, committal ceremony room, secure honor guard equipment storage. 

Fiscal note: $3 Million

Final Bill:

SB 2265

BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY OF NORTH DAKOTA:

SECTION 1. LINE OF CREDIT - BANK OF NORTH DAKOTA - APPROPRIATION - DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS' AFFAIRS - DEFICIENCY APPROPRIATION REQUEST - VETERANS' NATIONAL CEMETERY GRANT - ONE-TIME FUNDING - REPORT. Subject to the provisions of this section, the department of veterans' affairs may borrow up to $3,000,000 through a line of credit from the Bank of North Dakota during the biennium beginning July 1, 2025, and ending June 30, 2027, the proceeds of which are appropriated to the department of veterans' affairs, for the purpose of providing a grant to a nonprofit organization for construction costs associated with the construction of a welcome center, parking lot, and related infrastructure at a veterans' national cemetery in the state, for the biennium beginning July 1, 2025, and ending June 30, 2027. The appropriation in this section is considered a one-time funding item. The interest rate on the line of credit may not exceed the prevailing interest rate charged to North Dakota governmental entities. If the department of veterans' affairs accesses the line of credit, the department of veterans' affairs shall request a deficiency appropriation from the legislative assembly to repay the line of credit. The appropriation in this section is available only upon certification by the department of veterans' affairs to the director of the office of management and budget that the United States department of veterans affairs national cemetery administration will provide final approval of the project plan and authorization to begin construction on the project. The department of veterans' affairs shall require an organization that receives a grant under this section to provide a report to the department of veterans' affairs on the use of the funds received, including copies of all invoices and checks. The department of veterans' affairs shall provide the information received from the organization to the legislative audit and fiscal review committee and report to the committee on the status of the project during the 2025-26 interim.

Intent of bill:

Appropriate general fund dollars for the construction cost of a welcome center for use by Federal VA, Funeral Honor Guard Members and Families of deceased veterans attending interment ceremonies during inclement weather. Office space, committal ceremony room, secure honor guard equipment storage. 

Fiscal note: $3 Million

A BILL for an Act to create and enact a new subsection to section 53-06.1-11.1 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to the payment of a veterans organization's club expenses with net proceeds from charitable gaming.

BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY OF NORTH DAKOTA:

SECTION 1. A new subsection to section 53-06.1-11.1 (5) of the North Dakota Century Code is created and enacted as follows:

A veterans organization may use up to twenty percent of net proceeds per quarter for the costs of food and beverages, including alcoholic beverages, incurred operating the veterans organization's club. A veterans organization may operate one club in one location.

A BILL for an Act to create and enact a new subsection to section 53-06.1-11.1 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to the payment of a veterans organization's club expenses with net proceeds from charitable gaming.

BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY OF NORTH DAKOTA:

SECTION 1. A new subsection to section 53-06.1-11.1 (5) of the North Dakota Century Code is created and enacted as follows:

A veterans organization may use up to twenty percent of net proceeds per quarter for the costs of food and beverages, including alcoholic beverages, incurred operating the veterans organization's club. A veterans organization may operate one club in one location.

A BILL for an Act to create and enact a new subsection to section 53-06.1-11.1 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to the payment of a veterans organization's club expenses with net proceeds from charitable gaming.

BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY OF NORTH DAKOTA:

SECTION 1. A new subsection to section 53-06.1-11.1 (5) of the North Dakota Century Code is created and enacted as follows:

A veterans organization may use up to twenty percent of net proceeds per quarter for the costs of food and beverages, including alcoholic beverages, incurred operating the veterans organization's club. A veterans organization may operate one club in one location.

A BILL for an Act to create and enact a new section to chapter 57-02 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to a valuation reduction for property used as a primary residence; to amend and reenact subdivision b of subsection 4 of section 15.1-27-04.1, subsection 26 of section 57-02-08, sections 57-02-08.1, 57-02-08.3, 57-02-08.9, 57-02-08.10, and 57-02-11.1, subsection 1 of section 57-23-06, and section 57-55-10 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to the determination of state school aid, removal of the homestead credit, homestead renter refund, and the primary residence credit; to repeal sections 57-02-08.2 and 57-02-08.8 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to the homestead credit certification and disabled veterans' credit; to provide for retroactive application; to provide an effective date; and to provide an expiration date.

A BILL for an Act to create and enact a new section to chapter 57-02 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to a valuation reduction for property used as a primary residence; to amend and reenact subdivision b of subsection 4 of section 15.1-27-04.1, subsection 26 of section 57-02-08, sections 57-02-08.1, 57-02-08.3, 57-02-08.9, 57-02-08.10, and 57-02-11.1, subsection 1 of section 57-23-06, and section 57-55-10 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to the determination of state school aid, removal of the homestead credit, homestead renter refund, and the primary residence credit; to repeal sections 57-02-08.2 and 57-02-08.8 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to the homestead credit certification and disabled veterans' credit; to provide for retroactive application; to provide an effective date; and to provide an expiration date.