HB1297Introduced in the House
Home rule powers in counties and cities.
Introduced by Ben Koppelman, District 16
What does this bill do?
Plain-English breakdown
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Official description
AN ACT to create and enact a new section to chapter 16.1-01 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to prohibiting approval voting and ranked-choice voting in elections; and to amend and reenact subsection 7 of section 11-09.1-05 and subsection 9 of section 40-05.1-06 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to home rule powers in counties and cities.
Where it stands
Filed with Secretary Of State 04/16
April 21, 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 · April 8, 2025
38
Yes
8
No
1
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 | Absent |
| Michelle Axtman | 7 | Yes |
| Jeffery Magrum | 8 | Yes |
| Richard Marcellais | 9 | Yes |
| Ryan Braunberger | 10 | No |
Bill history
Introduced, first reading, referred to Government and Veterans Affairs
Committee Hearing 10:30 (Government and Veterans Affairs)
Committee Hearing 04:00 (Government and Veterans Affairs)
Reported back, do pass, place on calendar 6 4 4
Second reading, passed, yeas 75 nays 16
Received from House
Introduced, first reading, referred to Judiciary
Request return from committee
Rereferred to State and Local Government
Committee Hearing 03:30 (State and Local Government)
Reported back, do pass, place on calendar 4 2 0
Amendment proposed on floor
Amendment failed
Second reading, passed, yeas 38 nays 8
Returned to House
Signed by President
Signed by Speaker
Sent to Governor
Signed by Governor 04/16
Filed with Secretary Of State 04/16
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