Votes at a glance: key roll calls from the North Dakota Senate on Feb. 21, 2025

The North Dakota Senate took final actions on multiple bills during its Feb. 21 session. Below are summarized outcomes, tallies and key details recorded on the floor.

Ryan Norell — Gaming Commission nomination The Senate advised and consented to the nomination of Ryan Norell to the gaming commission. Final tally: 47 ayes, 0 nays.

Senate Bill 23‑42 — Value‑added milk processing incentives Summary: Amendments authorized a Bank of North Dakota line of credit and limited grants to the lesser of $10,000,000 or 5% of total construction; the bill passed on final tally 46 ayes, 1 nay. Vote: 46 ayes, 1 nay.

Senate Bill 22‑86 — UND health professions study (amendment removed building appropriation) Summary: Appropriations committee and floor amended the bill to retain a legislative study and remove direct funding for construction; final passage 47 ayes, 0 nays. Vote: 47 ayes, 0 nays.

Senate Bill 22‑54 — DOT fixed‑route and paratransit grants Summary: One‑time appropriation to assist fixed‑route transit services in four communities; amended appropriation reduced from $5,000,000 to $2,000,000 in committee; final passage 43 ayes, 4 nays. Vote: 43 ayes, 4 nays.

Senate Bill 22‑65 — Fargo…