HB1222Introduced in the House
A requirement for public school students to have the opportunity to recite the pledge of allegiance each morning and immunity for liability stemming from the recitation of the pledge of allegiance.
Introduced by Anna Novak, District 33
What does this bill do?
Plain-English breakdown
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Official description
AN ACT to amend and reenact sections 15.1-09-33 and 15.1-19-03.1 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to a requirement for public school students to have the opportunity to recite the pledge of allegiance each morning and immunity for liability stemming from the recitation of the pledge of allegiance.
Where it stands
Filed with Secretary Of State 03/20
March 24, 2025
How did lawmakers vote?
House votes
1 recorded vote · each counted separately
Senate votes
1 recorded vote · each counted separately
SenateStage: Senate Second reading · March 13, 2025
44
Yes
3
No
0
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 | No |
Bill history
Introduced, first reading, referred to Education
Committee Hearing 10:00 (Education)
Reported back amended, do pass, amendment placed on calendar 13 1 0
Amendment adopted, placed on calendar
Second reading, passed, yeas 87 nays 0
Received from House
Introduced, first reading, referred to Education
Committee Hearing 11:00 (Education)
Reported back, do pass, place on calendar 5 0 1
Second reading, passed, yeas 44 nays 3
Returned to House
Signed by President
Signed by Speaker
Sent to Governor
Signed by Governor 03/19
Filed with Secretary Of State 03/20
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