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Senator Boushey explained the amendment bundle and said advocates and the Human Trafficking Commission and Task Force have worked on coordinated materials. The committee heard that there are two primary entities addressing trafficking in the state: the attorney general’s Human Trafficking Commission (a state entity) and a federally funded Human Trafficking Task Force that works with law enforcement. The amendment seeks to ensure the state has an enduring commission focused on education, awareness and victim response even if federal funding shifts.

The committee discussed curriculum development and the choice of sixth and tenth grades as strategic opportunities: advocate Anna Frizzell testified the grade choices aim to reach students entering middle school and before potential dropout points in high school. Committee members also discussed offering commission-developed training to regulated professionals (including health-care workers, teachers, social service providers and others) and allowing those trainings to qualify for continuing education credit where appropriate.

After debate and clarification that the amendment would support curriculum development, prevention training and collaboration with schools and community organizations, the committee passed the amendment on a roll call and moved a due-pass recommendation as amended. The clerk recorded unanimous committee votes in favor of the amendment and the due-pass recommendation.

Committee members said the amendment aims to coordinate state and federal activities, create sustainable resources for training, and provide age-appropriate materials for schools and stakeholders; the bill now moves forward with a committee recommendation to pass as amended.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Senate Workforce Development Apr 3, 2025","oneSentenceSummary","The committee approved amendments to House Bill 1308 to require the Attorney General’s Human Trafficking Commission, to develop prevention and awareness training (including age‑appropriate curriculum for grades 6 and 10), and recommended the bill for passage as amended.","taxTitle","Workforce Development, Senate, Legislative, North Dakota","taxId",28910,"location","North Dakota","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":77,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":78,"_41":79,"_43":80,"_45":81,"_47":82,"_49":83,"_51":84,"_53":85,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":86,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":87,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6090991,"Committee amends higher-education bill to soften obligation, then recommends do-not-pass",1733,1801000,3534000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2865580-15dd7255576bdbd068b6eb2bbdad5a36&start=1801&end=3534","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2865580-15dd7255576bdbd068b6eb2bbdad5a36/thumbnail_1801000.jpg","/articles/6090991/North-Dakota/Committee-amends-higher-education-bill-to-soften-obligation-then-recommends-do-not-pass","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6090991-e3a25896f4d9a4ff1adc89944f34c70a/orig.mp4?Expires=1771160056&Signature=hAW2u28h~Nudv9HRrTxYSpTKwjcqCe~iuCtdiV--8wsdSL59D0thFI2aMPxX6X8gp9ms3a0KN4kUUoJa46v40V4-88idIcNeigJEPOxL-4OgIN9aAWj1K6KvN4g7uZoFqI-d1AZYi7ud-mCVsYBtNXhJbhgj-JE1aJ3RifhTOCayyyg5sLyW--nLCq-Os~6T7pJztWEuZQIa0ZJgQc4vcEaOZ9jqpGQvq6dJRxLh0dXZ3UiRvER80bahSE4JdL7OJVeaZARWr~HxfGy7lVFfzZH3OlGNI0ISDD8xBzZODNMwp2G1SrWJw-0qLJyAtpAABmaN4-BXsjBpNJWLVgGcsg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Senate Workforce Development Committee debated House Bill 1220, which addresses accelerated (reduced-credit) baccalaureate degrees and the recognition of such degrees by occupational and professional licensing boards. After extensive testimony from the university system and committee members, the committee amended the bill to replace the word “shall” with “may” in a provision that would compel occupational boards to recognize North Dakota accelerated degrees.

Lisa Johnson, vice chancellor for academic and student affairs for the North Dakota University System, testified the amendment does not change the system’s view but that reduced‑credit degrees raise accreditation and licensure risks. Johnson told the committee that the Higher Learning Commission issued guidance only in September 2024, that institutions must manage accreditation and program-specific licensure risks, and that implementing reduced‑credit degrees would likely take roughly a year for HLC review and initial site visits.

Committee members expressed divided views. Some argued for giving the institutions and the State Board of Higher Education flexibility to experiment with reduced‑credit programs; others, including Senator Axman, said obligating licensing boards to accept a state-designated accelerated degree could jeopardize students’ ability to obtain licensure or reciprocity in other states. Senator Larson moved an amendment (changing “shall” to “may” on page 2, line 9); the motion passed on a roll call.

After additional discussion about accreditation, portability, and the potential effects on students and licensure, Senator Powers moved a committee do‑not‑pass recommendation on House Bill 1220 as amended. The clerk recorded the final roll call with four senators voting in favor of do-not-pass and one senator recorded as voting no. Committee members indicated a willingness to allow the university system to continue work on reduced‑credit degrees outside of this statute and to revisit the issue later if necessary.

The committee’s do-not-pass recommendation ends further immediate committee support for the statutory change as proposed; members encouraged continued deliberation among the university system, licensure boards and stakeholders during the interim.","The committee amended House Bill 1220 to change a statutory “shall” to “may” for occupational boards recognizing accelerated North Dakota degrees, debated accreditation/portability risks, and voted a do-not-pass recommendation on the amended bill.",{"_33":89,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":90,"_41":91,"_43":92,"_45":93,"_47":94,"_49":95,"_51":96,"_53":97,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":98,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":99,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6090995,"Committee advances cosmetologists and aestheticians bill with board-backed amendments",145,1652000,1797000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2865580-15dd7255576bdbd068b6eb2bbdad5a36&start=1652&end=1797","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2865580-15dd7255576bdbd068b6eb2bbdad5a36/thumbnail_1652000.jpg","/articles/6090995/North-Dakota/Committee-advances-cosmetologists-and-aestheticians-bill-with-board-backed-amendments","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6090995-864e0ab6ad1d1ff945d7845a11dc98cd/orig.mp4?Expires=1771160056&Signature=aoKVFsDVvPEujBtEB5GArdMuf6XrKCtJYjWs3volA48I84-2Ha6UzZfsrGVbDZSpkbIiY8DyV7NL-gBp7vEjrdyhwUdjqrQiyuQdUYcDMnJ9Xsh0S-BtWIpcOdJ1xRWwgnRKlCd3BYX3jQVZ91b5WLWXEyCTDXXbjJupayzAOMrIMZTDjlX5CRemN2uqn~opxIW7WBPsBllOowgPUFYPZF8vu8P0Giwt3mc~OfOVq6kAzWBWVr47tn64tJVKa~Du3XKQdTzPKbmKHA6ppoqpyA-RWQxuvxpdciZPdDh5MBhRdA-SqccpGhG9p7VicIVVp9CdgJg-bOJu42oK4QhBMg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Senate Workforce Development Committee advanced House Bill 1126 with amendments incorporating proposed changes from stakeholders and the Board of Cosmetology. Committee members said the board’s amendment includes changes from a separate sponsor’s proposed amendment and refines language describing where certain facility staff may be included.

Committee members discussed the scope of the amendment, including language specifying licensed nursing home facilities, basic care facilities and licensed assisted living facilities as covered entities for certain provisions. The amendment also creates a legacy licensure status for individuals with 45 years of experience, placed in section 32 of the draft amendment.

Senator Bloomquist’s amendment was moved and seconded, and the clerk recorded a unanimous roll call approving the amendment. Committee members noted the bill carries a fiscal note tied to special fund revenue to cover Board of Cosmetology costs; no general-fund appropriation was required. After committee discussion that the measure was primarily board housekeeping, a motion for a due-pass recommendation as amended was made, seconded and carried unanimously.

Committee members said the amendment principally collects previously proposed language, clarifies facility terminology (the board’s language used \"basic care facilities\"), and adds the legacy licensure provision. No appropriation request was required because the Board’s special fund revenue is expected to cover the administrative costs identified in the fiscal note.

The committee voted to advance the amended bill with a due-pass recommendation to the Senate.","The Workforce Development Committee approved amendments to House Bill 1126 — consolidating proposed changes into the Board of Cosmetology’s amendment — and recommended the bill for passage as amended; committee noted the bill carries a fiscal note covered by special fund revenue.",{"_33":101,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":102,"_41":103,"_43":104,"_45":105,"_47":106,"_49":107,"_51":108,"_53":109,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":110,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":111,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6091000,"Committee converts immigration enforcement bill into study, then issues do-not-pass recommendation",685,380000,1065000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2865580-15dd7255576bdbd068b6eb2bbdad5a36&start=380&end=1065","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2865580-15dd7255576bdbd068b6eb2bbdad5a36/thumbnail_380000.jpg","/articles/6091000/North-Dakota/Committee-converts-immigration-enforcement-bill-into-study-then-issues-do-not-pass-recommendation","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6091000-63e3d70b36d63cb4d2d8abc59526b9b9/orig.mp4?Expires=1771160056&Signature=l80deXezqsfjQ8J5a9BlxbpOCsIGSmEf9mOwY~Ikftz0n3Ab079CyymidmpYw3DyiAxMVtw5Jbd4Y3Afc8djTZEYyGB~guAK378wUwG82dz98VG9j3JJuI2aYtbEcqq~V65QjrGOn52jEpGSuGHudfMTnL8BOBSkkA4esJXjOq6cvwIYOZ-pSf~grx85Z6V8MVtcuv9oDlYcU~I1ja9PvR1otOxhvqNxJMzUaVsB7ddBFIwv3SB0Uf~mN1MEI7iCtZg2Babqe4dlxGP6P6glcqhuZLPyLqdlzmWdYtssLseZkp~72N6i~eppiGp2aoNVQ3GaVJIFLdVjOj6sI78oOg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Senate Workforce Development Committee amended House Bill 1291 to change its enforcement provisions into a legislative management study on unauthorized employment, then issued a committee recommendation of \"do not pass\" on the amended bill.

Senator Bosche introduced the background of House Bill 12 91, saying the sponsor proposed a prohibition on the employment of unauthorized workers with penalties. Committee members raised concerns that immigration enforcement is primarily a federal responsibility and that practical enforcement tools are limited at the state level. Following the testimony, Senator Bosche moved an amendment (25.0654.02001) converting the bill to a legislative management study; the amendment passed on a roll call.

Committee discussion then turned to whether the proposed study duplicated existing state workforce efforts and the governor’s workforce council. Several committee members said the state already funds multiple workforce studies and expressed a preference to prioritize studies focused on workforce attraction and retention rather than investigations into employer compliance on immigration matters. Senator Larson noted opposition testimony and said that few supporters appeared at the hearing; others pointed to testimony from Sue Swanson emphasizing the federal role in immigration enforcement.

After debate about the study’s scope and its relationship to existing entities, Senator Bosche moved a do-not-pass recommendation on House Bill 12 91 as amended. The clerk recorded a 5–0 roll call in favor of the do-not-pass recommendation.

Committee members emphasized that voting \"do not pass\" on the amended bill did not necessarily mean they oppose compliance with federal law; rather, members cited overlap with existing statewide workforce and legal resources and questioned the necessity of a separate legislative study on the issue.

The committee’s action sends the amended bill forward with a do-not-pass recommendation to the full Senate, per committee procedure.","The committee amended House Bill 1291 to replace enforcement language with a legislative-management study on unauthorized employment, but then issued a do-not-pass recommendation on the amended bill.",{"_33":113,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":114,"_41":115,"_43":116,"_45":117,"_47":118,"_49":119,"_51":120,"_53":121,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":122,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":123,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6091005,"Senate Workforce Committee reopens and amends engrossed House Bill 1049, sends bill with due-pass recommendation",158,148000,306000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2865580-15dd7255576bdbd068b6eb2bbdad5a36&start=148&end=306","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2865580-15dd7255576bdbd068b6eb2bbdad5a36/thumbnail_148000.jpg","/articles/6091005/North-Dakota/Senate-Workforce-Committee-reopens-and-amends-engrossed-House-Bill-1049-sends-bill-with-due-pass-recommendation","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6091005-a59598643acf7887bf5db6014101e6be/orig.mp4?Expires=1771160056&Signature=AUwN-YPi600PaUNRI6O1rz7hHXK16DaalrlYKZOmiBUr7iKMGulAv6og2SniDWYMzlAfZ6z6a0Ny4~Y~ce2Sr~foOPt32EIiruGM~x29NPMV672jHnTt3B~lrjjluALbLkcf5-YFG5bsg0ViZLtEUjoU5ScizpO8hZinQYMQ2AyBKjx9k50k3~bjVs7szT~RuSIxRMpX-eL5qSAZU97wg9Fqwpubx2jDzD2EYl5AQmPtWpzt6GG6IfwyFhTwQiA3yAB5eXNj7MytgE2mZBrubdYlc206rTtI1hYQOONq8YvorEe~2oHev90-66dkgW8Aza46MPZ81iL8-UShOOAJcw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Senate Workforce Development Committee voted to reconsider its earlier approval of engrossed House Bill 1049, approved an amendment to restore language inadvertently omitted on page 2, line 4, and recommended the bill for passage as amended.

Committee Chairman Senator Wabamuk called the reconsideration motion at the committee meeting and Senator Axman moved, “I move that we reconsider our actions by which we passed engrossed House Bill 10 49,” which received a second and passed on a voice vote. The committee then moved to adopt an amendment described for the record as adding back the phrase “field work” after the word “experienced” on page 2, line 4; the amendment was seconded and approved unanimously on a roll call.

Senator Axman explained the amendment was needed because “the inserted language or field work was omitted” when the amendment came back to the committee. After the amendment passed, a motion for a due-pass recommendation as amended was made, seconded and carried unanimously. The clerk recorded a unanimous roll call in favor of the amendment and of the final recommendation.

The committee’s action was procedural: a vote was reconvened to correct an omission and to reflect the intent of the committee in the engrossed text. No further debate on substantive policy changes to the bill was recorded during that reconsideration sequence.

The committee clerk handled the roll calls for both the amendment and the final motion; the minutes show the committee moved the corrected bill forward to the next legislative stage with a due-pass as amended recommendation.

The committee’s minutes show the amendment text restores a phrase the sponsors said was inadvertently left out, and the committee recorded unanimous support for the corrected version. No additional amendments or conditions were attached at the time of the committee’s recommendation.

The bill is now forwarded with a committee recommendation that it pass the Senate in the amended form.","The Senate Workforce Development Committee reconsidered its prior vote on engrossed House Bill 1049, approved an amendment restoring omitted language on page 2, line 4, and recommended the bill be passed as amended.","actionData","errors"]

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