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- Senate Bill 2109 — Motion to return the bill to the House floor from Human Services and re-refer to the Industry, Business and Labor Committee; motion carried (voice vote reported on the floor). (Transcript segment: \"Senate bill 2109 is re referred to the Industry Business and Labor Committee.\")

- House Bill 1193 — Passed on final vote 78 yeas, 14 nays. (Debated at length; committee amendment adopted before final passage.)

- House Bill 1527 — Motion that House Bill 15 27 be returned to the Education Committee for further consideration; motion carried (voice vote). (Clerk recorded referral on the floor.)

- House Bill 1016 — Appropriation for Adjutant General and Emergency Management Services; final vote reported as 84 yeas; bill declared passed and emergency clause carried.

- House Bill 1515 — Motor vehicle warranty work compensation amendments (transportation committee); final vote reported as 87 yeas, 4 nays; bill declared passed.

- House Bill 1547 (House Bill 15 47) — Creates a legislative study committee on special education funding; final vote reported as 86 yeas, 5 nays; bill declared passed.

- House Bill 1067 (House Bill 10 67) — Medicaid waiver age and eligibility changes (Human Services/Health & Human Services); final vote reported as 89 yeas, 2 nays; bill declared passed.

- House Bill 1003 — Attorney General appropriation (includes electronic smoking device directory language and fee); final vote reported as 69 yeas, 21 nays; bill declared passed and emergency clause carried.

- House Bill 1399 — Amend witness compensation statute (Appropriations referred matter); final vote recorded in the clerk’s record as 0 yeas, 90 nays; bill declared failed.

- House Bill 1297 (House Bill 12 97) — Prohibiting approval voting and ranked-choice voting in local elections; final vote reported as 75 yeas, 16 nays; bill declared passed.

- House Bill 1616 (House Bill 16 16) — Voter list availability changes; final vote recorded as 0 yeas, 88 nays; bill declared failed.

- House Concurrent Resolution 3020 — Resolution urging acknowledgment of Jesus Christ’s kingship; final vote recorded as 31 yeas, 59 nays; resolution declared failed.

Multiple recorded roll calls and clerk entries were used; the tallies above are those announced on the floor and recorded in the House journal motioning and final vote statements.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","69th Legislative Assembly - House Floor Session Tuesday, Feb 18, 2025 12:27 PM - 2:48 PM","oneSentenceSummary","The House recorded final actions on several bills, including passage of multiple appropriations and policy bills and failure of several resolutions and proposals. This roundup lists final outcomes and vote tallies recorded on the floor.","taxTitle","House of Representatives, Legislative, North Dakota","taxId",28308,"location","North Dakota","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_46":81,"_48":82,"_50":83,"_52":84,"_54":55,"_56":57,"_58":85,"_60":61,"_62":63,"_64":86,"_66":67,"_68":69,"_70":71,"_72":73,"_74":73},6325070,"House approves Attorney General budget with litigation funding and vape-product registry language",811,5446000,6257000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2334932-3be8a500f2fbec465fbc39d6f0b0b916&start=5446&end=6257","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2334932-3be8a500f2fbec465fbc39d6f0b0b916/thumbnail_5446000.jpg","/articles/6325070/North-Dakota/House-approves-Attorney-General-budget-with-litigation-funding-and-vape-product-registry-language","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6325070-da524d05df5797516906134897f2dfdd/orig.mp4?Expires=1771174950&Signature=mtR2eANy0J7Ul736GX9NoYERmJ7Z~5rhm3DHvLeSCoEgSNZNiSi64v9chUl1Ede1PGBIqRJjHYjDej-QUGBPEDOcMF54-mi-S7wgPKIt8D3YQXeivOj2WRmSQDvPgJAODAoq5I02X0W5JqkJ7OGHf1~H6niKWHpfAcktChT-8nAUpShBEFyaQ0S6xGxAVB43HkxiFtfwAQdUYfIJeZj40F4XcLZZLZsGwCb6RN3ybIEyKn6eT~bjUYF4B4Qu03F0f4~GFN4pQ7laj0nMaJRS~6ksl1Qz3vNVDQj9Cx8Np-cvvfk5hCyEfHzs94hKHPSJneq8yf1822zdhTOC6H5z~A__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The North Dakota House passed House Bill 1003, the Attorney General’s biennial appropriation package, by recorded vote.

Representative Nathie, presenting the Attorney General budget, described several staffing additions including a state crime lab evidence technician, a Medicaid-fraud unit attorney, and a permanent public information officer. The committee added litigation funding and a contingency transfer mechanism for excess charitable gaming receipts to support additional litigation needs. Representative Nathie said the litigation fund was increased from $5 million in a prior session to $8 million this biennium to meet the office’s expected workload.

The bill includes one-time funding requests for state crime lab equipment and a proposed replacement for the state criminal-justice information system known on the floor as \"Savin,\" which the presenter said is producing errors and slowing processes. The floor presentation included a proposal to create a directory for electronic smoking devices and a manufacturer fee of $500 per product to improve monitoring of contraband vape products; Representative Nathie said the change was requested by the industry and the Attorney General.

Representatives asked clarifying questions on the scope and percentage of special funds and the policy elements added to the budget bill. Representative Koppelman asked whether the vape-device registry language represented new policy or implementation of previously passed policy; the presenter characterized it as a new policy requested by stakeholders.

On final vote the House recorded 69 ayes and 21 nays; the bill was declared passed and the emergency clause carried on the floor.","The House passed House Bill 1003, the Attorney General’s appropriations bill, which includes new attorneys and crime-lab staff, litigation funding lines, a planned replacement for the criminal justice information system and a new electronic smoking device directory with manufacturer fees.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_46":93,"_48":94,"_50":95,"_52":96,"_54":55,"_56":57,"_58":97,"_60":61,"_62":63,"_64":98,"_66":67,"_68":69,"_70":71,"_72":73,"_74":73},6325075,"House passes major Adjutant General and Emergency Management appropriations package",899,3764000,4663000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2334932-3be8a500f2fbec465fbc39d6f0b0b916&start=3764&end=4663","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2334932-3be8a500f2fbec465fbc39d6f0b0b916/thumbnail_3764000.jpg","/articles/6325075/North-Dakota/House-passes-major-Adjutant-General-and-Emergency-Management-appropriations-package","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6325075-0f972bd9f16af7dd83d42de57f850af4/orig.mp4?Expires=1771174950&Signature=EbONuoZzpD7nRoH5cmTjD0OSStxp6kpjjHfB52r5061HMkNebh8oBBud2dwEF8qRa5EX2zAzDZ8WwvPAjA0seZCAJN8~3~dl0HCvVYV37pRrzBF5Grr6oqr2SqKWDQtpF-xxWduqujpKBPMnQK~SbyT3iUbbU2oUEw9h8gbc5-9g4u9OP~eaIoSvHBtuNJh73aEHHGSC21cAoYZ2oQd5tAnHRCx4k9WrzB~~6Ny9SRxzSGcFBkVLGBC8tWPXx34xgAk5~D37lIo895QiYAQM9tNgWz81cC~vgDRJxtfWv8vzjiWJa0HDmFSDF2GZeY9V6QN3pYTGL0TETK1kHM4k-A__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The North Dakota House approved House Bill 1016, a comprehensive appropriation for the Adjutant General and Department of Emergency Services that includes base payroll adjustments, new and vacant FTE funding, and significant one-time federal and state match dollars for readiness and disaster projects.

Representative Brandenburg presented the bill and walked the chamber through the budget details, noting base payroll adjustments and targeted funding lines. The bill includes one-time federal funding cited on the floor for Camp Grafton regional training center (reported as $34,000,000 federal), SIF fund design funds for a Williston readiness center ($2,500,000 SIF), and other critical infrastructure matching grants and readiness center projects. Representative Brandenburg reported totals across appropriations and noted a general-fund component for certain matching and operating expenses.

The bill also authorizes the National Guard to accept gifts and pledges for the North Dakota Military Museum and gives carryover/authority for ongoing projects such as the Dickinson Readiness Center, Camp Grafton expansion and statewide radio and disaster response equipment. Section language presented on the floor includes authority to acquire up to 1,600 acres for Camp Grafton expansion and lease additional training acreage.

Representative Burt identified a potential personal and private interest in projects under the bill and asked to be excused from voting on that measure; the House granted the request. Representative Bosch moved to excuse Representative Berg from voting on the bill; the motion carried and Berg was excused.

On final consideration the clerk recorded the vote; the chief clerk reported the final tally (reported on the floor as 84 ayes) and House Bill 1016 was declared passed with the emergency clause attached.

The bill directs multiple implementation steps: Ongoing grant matches and construction will proceed as federal availability and SIF (State Infrastructure Fund) matches allow, and the Guard will administratively accept gifts and pledges for the museum project under the statute the bill creates.","The House approved House Bill 1016, a wide-ranging appropriation bill covering the Adjutant General and Department of Emergency Services including base payroll changes, new FTEs, and large one-time federal and state matching funds for Camp Grafton and other readiness centers.",{"_33":100,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":101,"_41":102,"_43":103,"_45":104,"_46":105,"_48":106,"_50":107,"_52":108,"_54":55,"_56":57,"_58":109,"_60":61,"_62":63,"_64":110,"_66":67,"_68":69,"_70":71,"_72":73,"_74":73},6325080,"Congresswoman Julie Fedorchek urges North Dakota leadership on energy, AI and fiscal restraint",927,504000,1431000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2334932-3be8a500f2fbec465fbc39d6f0b0b916&start=504&end=1431","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2334932-3be8a500f2fbec465fbc39d6f0b0b916/thumbnail_504000.jpg","/articles/6325080/North-Dakota/Congresswoman-Julie-Fedorchek-urges-North-Dakota-leadership-on-energy-AI-and-fiscal-restraint","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6325080-ebc16d411bce56dc187f6a6e1893badf/orig.mp4?Expires=1771174950&Signature=NZEU9SwwMkTS4AbLgfxUfkg1hY-c7gCIMjQDDqONsvVB8Kg38XReUXkErEdt5MGZlRYXbInCxKhTK-4b085qZEPMfdJttXt0~Dubd-9XP5-ktUY8yf19OdBqWL5pKUyGw4iHBGebHEDzFizPHuvILcbeG0D-0IQONaGt~~RERsrs5ut659szgqSKrGCHqhZ4I6Q-qX5ULjW3PcU23aLSZwCGmZjoD4gz4pJLO~INDb8pnJoOZulvlL42PgE5z64iXDJoy5iz5Mjh54HHctzzk9THjRU~w2hLr1UpmjQucNfYmH5R3MP14~i2-2~aO-rHB5XZ3IBeLXyPXd0-GpYmDg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Congresswoman Julie Fedorchek addressed the North Dakota House of Representatives, urging a federal policy focus on energy production, artificial intelligence infrastructure and fiscal responsibility.

\"North Dakota should lead the efforts empowering AI,\" Congresswoman Julie Fedorchek told legislators, arguing that abundant, reliable energy is essential for large-scale AI computing. She said North Dakota’s natural gas resources in the Bakken could be used to power data centers near production sites to reduce flaring, increase pipeline capacity and create new industry in the state.

Fedorchek framed her priorities as linked to national security and economic growth. She called for expedited permitting, reduced regulatory barriers, investment in carbon capture and critical minerals, and a federal push to return more power to states. \"Energy security is national security,\" she said, and linked energy policy to U.S. competitiveness in artificial intelligence.

The congresswoman warned of federal fiscal challenges and urged renewed attention to spending and accountability in Washington. She also urged Congress to extend provisions of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017, saying that without action some provisions will expire and average families could face tax increases. \"If Congress does not act this year, these tax cuts will expire by the end of 2025,\" she said on the House floor.

Fedorchek described leading a House working group focused on AI energy needs and said she supports policies to promote domestic energy production to fuel innovation and exports of energy technology. She thanked North Dakota legislators for their state-level approach to permitting and economic development.

Her remarks were received in the chamber as a guest address; the House moved to print the remarks in the House Journal.","U.S. Rep. Julie Fedorchek addressed the North Dakota House, urging federal policies to support energy production, AI computing near fuel sources, fiscal restraint and extension of tax cuts; she described a federal working group on energy for AI.",{"_33":112,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":113,"_41":114,"_43":115,"_45":116,"_46":117,"_48":118,"_50":119,"_52":120,"_54":55,"_56":57,"_58":121,"_60":61,"_62":63,"_64":122,"_66":67,"_68":69,"_70":71,"_72":73,"_74":73},6325085,"House approves retention grant for law enforcement after extended floor debate",2090,1538000,3628000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2334932-3be8a500f2fbec465fbc39d6f0b0b916&start=1538&end=3628","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2334932-3be8a500f2fbec465fbc39d6f0b0b916/thumbnail_1538000.jpg","/articles/6325085/North-Dakota/House-approves-retention-grant-for-law-enforcement-after-extended-floor-debate","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6325085-07d53076ef6e10fd773c1f69cdd1961e/orig.mp4?Expires=1771174950&Signature=ei-umj4kylBvsLiwflLiYWoSYgZ0zCAVqdq1-8l8IzlxBGIYeZLVkeHrvh239CtPUiwYdFi3Ww3kOZJElQo7IOVesTEAkGjaeD-fJK5hWKXft7XG-TqYa77Bwd2QV2aJC0ToGrFic-e90A7IE8aYr7au-4ujbuGT28g2rinOEVCB2DCuUzlQtY61wiqfgCa1IFYMg3V2J723m88DEQXuknZBW8LotKz8l1YUh-RLvtq1D5yV6M6KauCjRrZc7H7dmhBm9DsoBMg3DBvDvildgCswQh9D16V9A97R81Y44jB-Q27N5ZNi1T0Ban7IQcBlJidX7lzsmy1bzpIoqXWSsQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The North Dakota House of Representatives passed House Bill 1193, a law enforcement appreciation and retention appropriation, after extended debate over who should receive payments and how much the program should cost.

The bill’s sponsor, Representative Nelson, said the original proposal aimed to provide a targeted retention bonus for peace officers with four years’ service. \"The original bill provides safety by keeping the best and the most experienced police to stay in their same neighborhoods,\" Representative Nelson said during debate, describing the measure as a \"neighborhood retention tool.\"

Supporters argued the payment would help recruit and retain officers in rural areas and correctional facilities; opponents and some appropriators warned the roster of eligible officers proved larger than first estimated and that costs could balloon. Representative Vetter, speaking in favor of restoring the bill to its initial design, said the amendment before the House changed the bill from a retention incentive for experienced officers to a broader “appreciation” payment for many agencies. \"The original bill, which I'd like you to vote red on this amendment, gives incentive to all peace officers with 4 years of experience to stay in their neighborhoods. Not just the city and county members,\" Vetter said.

Appropriations committee members told the House the committee recalculated the number of eligible officers and the fiscal note rose accordingly. Representative Vegas, reading the committee report, said the committee recommended amendments that reduced the individual payment and altered eligibility in order to keep the program within the committee’s available funding. The Appropriations Committee recommended the amended bill by voice/roll call in committee (reported as 19 ayes, 0 nays, 4 absent, not voting).

After a recorded roll call on the floor, the final vote was 78 ayes and 14 nays; the bill was declared passed. The bill as amended narrows the program from the sponsor's originally described statewide retention bonus for officers with four years’ service to a smaller appropriation targeted to city and county law enforcement (as reflected in the committee amendment). Representative Nelson urged colleagues to \"vote green\" on the amended bill, saying it would continue a program that has helped stabilize law enforcement staffing.

The floor debate included repeated questions about how the money will be distributed to small agencies (including a referenced $750,000 minimum distribution for some small departments) and whether paying new hires as well as veteran officers would undermine retention incentives. Representative Koppelman asked how a minimum payment to small departments works in per-officer terms; Representative Nelson responded that the calculation was established in the prior law the amendment continues and that it was intended to help very small forces.

The House action returns the amended bill to the legislative process with funding and eligibility as set in the committee amendment. The version passed on the floor changes the program's scope compared with the sponsor's original proposal and reduces the per-officer amount, according to committee and floor statements.

Votes at a glance: the House approved the amendments and then passed House Bill 1193 on a final vote of 78-14.

The bill will proceed to the next stage of the legislative process under its amended form; proponents said it will help retention in underserved areas, while opponents cautioned about cost and equity across different law enforcement agencies.","The North Dakota House passed House Bill 1193 after a lengthy debate over scope, cost and whether the program should target experienced officers or all peace officers. The final version reflects appropriations committee changes narrowing eligibility and trimming the program's size.","actionData","errors"]

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Votes at a glance: key House actions from the North Dakota House session

House approves Attorney General budget with litigation funding and vape-product registry language

House passes major Adjutant General and Emergency Management appropriations package

Congresswoman Julie Fedorchek urges North Dakota leadership on energy, AI and fiscal restraint

House approves retention grant for law enforcement after extended floor debate