Votes at a glance: House advances time change, unclaimed property, election housekeeping; several transportation bills pass, weight and glass bills fail

The North Dakota House of Representatives took final action on a series of bills during the session's legislative-business block. Highlights include ceremonial highway namings and a package of technical updates to state law. Below are final outcomes, committee recommendations and brief context for each item the House considered on the 11th order.

Votes at a glance

- House Bill 1241 (flashing lights exemption for funeral‑home vehicles): Passed, final vote 92 yeas, 0 nays. Transportation Committee recommended due pass (14‑0). The bill amends North Dakota Century Code section 39‑21‑26 to add an exemption allowing vehicles owned by funeral homes to use flashing lights while used in funeral processions. Committee testimony framed the change as a public‑safety measure to reduce near‑miss incidents in processions.

- House Bill 1228 (designate portion of State Highway 5 as LCDR Carl J. Woods Vietnam Bridge; emergency clause): Passed, final vote 93 yeas, 0 nays; emergency clause carried. Transportation Committee recommended due pass (14‑0). The bill creates a new section in chapter 24‑1 and provides a continuing appropriation for signs.

- House Bill 1426 (designate bridge on State Highway 6 as Corporal Raymond Porter Korea Bridge): Passed,…