HB1063Introduced in the House
Public service commission requirements for open meetings; and to declare an emergency.
Introduced by Government and Veterans Affairs
What does this bill do?
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Official description
AN ACT to create and enact a new section to chapter 49-02 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to public service commission requirements for open meetings; and to declare an emergency.
Where it stands
Filed with Secretary Of State 04/17
April 21, 2025
How did lawmakers vote?
House votes
2 recorded votes · each counted separately
Senate votes
1 recorded vote · each counted separately
HouseStage: House Second reading · April 7, 2025
89
Yes
0
No
5
Absent or Not Voting
94 representatives recorded in this House vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
What do people think?
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See how each representative voted
| Representative | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Patrick Hatlestad | 1 | Yes |
| David Richter | 1 | Yes |
| Bert Anderson | 2 | Yes |
| Donald Longmuir | 2 | Yes |
| Jeff Hoverson | 3 | Yes |
| Lori VanWinkle | 3 | Absent |
| Clayton Fegley | 4 | Yes |
| Lisa Finley-Deville | 4 | Yes |
| Scott Louser | 5 | Yes |
| Jay Fisher | 5 | Yes |
Bill history
Introduced, first reading, referred to Government and Veterans Affairs
Committee Hearing 11:00 (Government and Veterans Affairs)
Reported back amended, do pass, amendment placed on calendar 10 0 4
Amendment adopted, placed on calendar
Second reading, passed, yeas 89 nays 0
Received from House
Introduced, first reading, referred to State and Local Government
Committee Hearing 09:15 (State and Local Government)
Reported back amended, do pass, amendment placed on calendar 5 0 1
Amendment adopted, placed on calendar
Second reading, passed as amended, yeas 45 nays 1
Emergency clause carried
Returned to House (12)
Concurred
Second reading, passed, yeas 89 nays 0, Emergency clause carried
Signed by President
Signed by Speaker
Sent to Governor
Signed by Governor 04/15
Filed with Secretary Of State 04/17
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