HB1165Introduced in the House
Election notices and municipal voter registration.
Introduced by Scott Louser, District 5
What does this bill do?
Plain-English breakdown
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Official description
AN ACT to amend and reenact section 4.1-20-16, subsection 1 of section 4.1-20-18, section 16.1-01-00.1, subsection 1 of section 16.1-01-09, section 16.1-01-15.1, subsection 3 of section 16.1-05-01, section 16.1-06-02, subdivision g of subsection 1 of section 16.1-06-04, section 16.1-07-07, subsection 4 of section 16.1-07-08, section 16.1-07-09, subsection 3 of section 16.1-07-21, section 16.1-07-24, subsection 2 of section 16.1-07-26, sections 16.1-11-27 and 16.1-11.1-04, subsection 1 of section 16.1-11.1-07, subsection 3 of section 16.1-12-02.2, and subsection 2 of section 16.1-13-05 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to absentee ballots, election practices and administration; and to repeal sections 16.1-07-30 and 40-21-10 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to election notices and municipal voter registration.
Where it stands
Filed with Secretary Of State 04/28
April 30, 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 21, 2025
85
Yes
7
No
2
Absent or Not Voting
94 representatives recorded in this House vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
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 | Yes |
| Clayton Fegley | 4 | Yes |
| Lisa Finley-Deville | 4 | No |
| Scott Louser | 5 | Yes |
| Jay Fisher | 5 | Yes |
Bill history
Introduced, first reading, referred to Political Subdivisions
Committee Hearing 09:00 (Political Subdivisions)
Reported back amended, do pass, amendment placed on calendar 12 1 0
Amendment adopted, placed on calendar
Second reading, passed, yeas 90 nays 2
Received from House
Introduced, first reading, referred to State and Local Government
Committee Hearing 09:40 (State and Local Government)
Reported back amended, do pass, amendment placed on calendar 5 0 1
Amendment adopted, placed on calendar
Rereferred to State and Local Government
Reported back amended, do pass, amendment placed on calendar 5 1 0
Amendment adopted, placed on calendar
Second reading, passed as amended, yeas 43 nays 4
Returned to House (12)
Concurred
Second reading, passed, yeas 85 nays 7
Signed by President
Signed by Speaker
Sent to Governor
Signed by Governor 04/28
Filed with Secretary Of State 04/28
Verify the information
- Official page on the North Dakota Legislature website
- House Amendment 25.0536.02001 (amendment)
- Senate Amendment 25.0536.03001 (amendment)
- House Amendment 25.0536.04000 (amendment)
- Senate Amendment 25.0536.05000 (amendment)
- Introduced (text)
- Engrossed (text)
- Comm Sub (text)
- Comm Sub (text)
- Amended (text)
- Amended (text)
- Enrolled (text)
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