HB1255Introduced in the House
The use of public funds to support public broadcasting.
Introduced by Jorin Johnson, District 41
What does this bill do?
Plain-English breakdown
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Official description
A BILL for an Act to create and enact a new section to chapter 54-27 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to the use of public funds to support public broadcasting.
Where it stands
Second reading, failed to pass, yeas 6 nays 41
March 17, 2025
How did lawmakers vote?
House votes
2 recorded votes · each counted separately
Senate votes
1 recorded vote · each counted separately
SenateStage: Senate Second reading · March 17, 2025
6
Yes
41
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 | No |
| Mark Enget | 2 | No |
| Bob Paulson | 3 | No |
| Chuck Walen | 4 | No |
| Randall Burckhard | 5 | No |
| Paul Thomas | 6 | No |
| Michelle Axtman | 7 | No |
| Jeffery Magrum | 8 | Yes |
| Richard Marcellais | 9 | No |
| Ryan Braunberger | 10 | No |
Bill history
Introduced, first reading, referred to Political Subdivisions
Committee Hearing 10:00 (Political Subdivisions)
Reported back, do not pass, placed on calendar 8 4 1
Second reading, passed, yeas 61 nays 32
Reconsidered
Rereferred to Appropriations
Reported back, do not pass, placed on calendar 17 2 4
Second reading, passed, yeas 48 nays 41
Received from House
Introduced, first reading, referred to State and Local Government
Committee Hearing 10:00 (State and Local Government)
Reported back, do not pass, placed on calendar 6 0 0
Second reading, failed to pass, yeas 6 nays 41
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