Law/Policy Change

Veterans Employment Preference

Bill Origination: Representative Schatz, Mike

Pre-approved by Commissioner, ACOVA, and NDVCC

A BILL for an Act to amend and reenact section 37-19.1-02 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to the employment preference for veterans.

National Guard Member Reduced Hunting and Fishing License Fees

A BILL for an Act to amend and reenact subsections 6 and 55 of section 20.1-03-12 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to reduced hunting and fishing license fees for resident current and retired national guard members.

• Reduced fishing and hunting license for current and retired guard members
• Fiscal note: $72,400

National Guard Free Vehicle Registration

A BILL for an Act to create and enact a new subdivision to subsection 2 of section 39-04-18 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to motor vehicle registration fees for current and former national guard members.

• Allows free vehicle registration to ND resident who is a current or retired member of the National Guard.
• Fiscal note: $172,072

Tuition Reduction for Dependents of Disabled Veterans

Pre-approved by Commissioner, ACOVA, and NDVCC

A BILL for an Act to amend and reenact subsection 1 of section 15‑10‑18.2 and section 15‑10‑18.3 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to tuition reduction for dependents of disabled veterans based on disability ratings.

• Dependents of veterans with a VA disability rating of 50-90% to receive tuition reduction equal to veterans disability rating
• Fiscal note: $2,327,000

House Appropriations Amendment:

Honoring Certain National Guard and Reserve Members as Veterans

A BILL for an Act to create and enact a new section to chapter 37-01 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to honoring certain members of the national guard, the armed forces reserve of the United States, and the active duty forces of the United States as veterans.

• Honorably discharged National Guard members who otherwise do not qualify as veterans will be honored as a Veteran
• Will not be entitled to any veterans benefits
• Fiscal note: None

Renter Credit for Disabled Veteran

A BILL for an Act to amend and reenact section 57-02-08.8 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to a renter credit for a disabled veteran who would qualify for the property tax credit for disabled veterans except for the fact that the disabled veteran rents living quarters; and to provide an effective date.

• Veterans with disability rating of 50% or more who are eligible for property tax credit but rent would receive a renters credit
• Fiscal note: $2,020,000

Create Patriotic Number License Plates, DAV Plate Changes

Pre-approved by Commissioner, ACOVA, and NDVCC

A BILL for an Act to create and enact a new section to chapter 39‑04 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to patriotic number plates; and to amend and reenact subdivision j of subsection 2 of section 39‑04‑18 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to disabled veteran motor vehicle registration.

Appropriation for Vehicles for Transportation-Related Services for Veterans

Bill pre-approved by Commissioner

A BILL for an Act to provide an appropriation to the department of veterans' affairs; and to declare an emergency.

• Allow ND DVA to accept and expend federal grant dollars for rural veterans transportation program

Veteran Scholarship Grants and Scholarship Program

A BILL for an Act to create and enact a new chapter to title 15 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to the creation of a veteran scholarship program; and to provide an appropriation.

• Provide up to a $1,500 scholarship grants per semester to qualified ND Veterans

Armed Services' Member Room in County Buildings

A BILL for an Act to amend and reenact section 11-11-50 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to an armed services' room in courthouses.