HB1592Introduced in the House
The appointments, operations, and powers of the lignite research council, the powers of the industrial commission, and public record exemptions.
Introduced by Anna Novak, District 33
What does this bill do?
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Official description
AN ACT to amend and reenact sections 54-17.5-01, 54-17.5-02, 54-17.5-03, 54-17.5-04, and 54-17.5-06 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to the appointments, operations, and powers of the lignite research council, the powers of the industrial commission, and public record exemptions.
Where it stands
Filed with Secretary Of State 04/16
April 21, 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 9, 2025
88
Yes
3
No
3
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 Energy and Natural Resources
Committee Hearing 09:00 (Energy and Natural Resources)
Reported back, do pass, placed on consent calendar 10 0 3
Second reading, passed, yeas 91 nays 0
Received from House
Introduced, first reading, referred to Energy and Natural Resources
Committee Hearing 03:00 (Energy and Natural Resources)
Reported back amended, do pass, amendment placed on calendar 7 0 0
Amendment adopted, placed on calendar
Second reading, passed as amended, yeas 45 nays 1
Returned to House (12)
Concurred
Second reading, passed, yeas 88 nays 3
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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