HB1020Introduced in the House
State agency employment of attorneys, the powers and duties of the water topics overview committee, and a Bank of North Dakota line of credit; to provide legislative intent; to provide for a report; to provide for a study; to provide a continuing appropriation; to provide for a transfer; to provide an exemption; and to declare an emergency.
Introduced by Appropriations
What does this bill do?
Plain-English breakdown
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Official description
AN ACT to provide an appropriation for defraying the expenses of the department of water resources; to create and enact a new section to chapter 61-24.6 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to the northwest area water supply biota water treatment plant operating fund; to amend and reenact subsection 1 of section 54-12-08 and sections 54-35-02.7 and 61-02-79 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to state agency employment of attorneys, the powers and duties of the water topics overview committee, and a Bank of North Dakota line of credit; to provide legislative intent; to provide for a report; to provide for a study; to provide a continuing appropriation; to provide for a transfer; to provide an exemption; and to declare an emergency.
Where it stands
Filed with Secretary Of State 05/12
June 11, 2025
How did lawmakers vote?
House votes
2 recorded votes · each counted separately
Senate votes
2 recorded votes · each counted separately
SenateStage: Senate Second reading · May 2, 2025
45
Yes
0
No
2
Absent or Not Voting
47 senators recorded in this Senate vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
See how each senator voted
| Senator | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Brad Bekkedahl | 1 | Yes |
| Mark Enget | 2 | Yes |
| Bob Paulson | 3 | Yes |
| Chuck Walen | 4 | Yes |
| Randall Burckhard | 5 | Yes |
| Paul Thomas | 6 | Yes |
| Michelle Axtman | 7 | Yes |
| Jeffery Magrum | 8 | Yes |
| Richard Marcellais | 9 | Yes |
| Ryan Braunberger | 10 | Yes |
Bill history
Introduced, first reading, referred to Appropriations
Committee Hearing 02:00 (Appropriations - Education and Environment Division)
Committee Hearing 02:00 (Appropriations - Education and Environment Division)
Committee Hearing 10:00 (Appropriations - Education and Environment Division)
Reported back amended, do pass, amendment placed on calendar 22 0 1
Amendment adopted, placed on calendar
Second reading, passed, yeas 89 nays 0, Emergency clause carried
Received from House
Introduced, first reading, (emergency), referred to Appropriations
Committee Hearing 08:30 (Appropriations - Education and Environment Division)
Committee Hearing 02:30 (Appropriations - Education and Environment Division)
Reported back amended, do pass, amendment placed on calendar 14 1 1
Amendment adopted, placed on calendar
Second reading, passed as amended, yeas 45 nays 0
Emergency clause carried
Returned to House (12)
Refused to concur
Conference committee appointed Swiontek Nathe Louser
Conference committee appointed Sorvaag Thomas Bekkedahl
Reported back from conference committee, in place of, placed on calendar
Conference committee report adopted
Second reading, passed, yeas 79 nays 9, Emergency clause carried
Reported back from conference committee, in place of, placed on calendar
Conference committee report adopted
Second reading, passed as amended, yeas 45 nays 0
Emergency clause carried
Signed by President
Signed by Speaker
Sent to Governor
Signed by Governor 05/12
Filed with Secretary Of State 05/12
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