HB1437Introduced in the House
Academic tenure policy at institutions of higher education.
Introduced by Michael Motschenbacher, District 47
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 15-10 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to academic tenure policy at institutions of higher education.
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
2 recorded votes · each counted separately
HouseStage: House Second reading · April 7, 2025
83
Yes
7
No
4
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 | 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 09:30 (Government and Veterans Affairs)
Reported back amended, do pass, amendment placed on calendar 9 2 3
Amendment adopted, placed on calendar
Second reading, passed, yeas 84 nays 5
Received from House
Introduced, first reading, referred to Education
Committee Hearing 10:00 (Education)
Reported back amended, do pass, amendment placed on calendar 4 1 1
Amendment adopted, placed on calendar
Laid over one legislative day
Second reading, failed to pass, yeas 20 nays 26
Reconsidered
Second reading, passed as amended, yeas 28 nays 19
Returned to House (12)
Concurred
Second reading, passed, yeas 83 nays 7
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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