HB1596Introduced in the House
Penalties for the ingestion and possession of marijuana, tetrahydrocannabinol, or paraphernalia; and to provide a penalty.
Introduced by Liz Conmy, District 11
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 19-03.1 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to noncriminal marijuana, tetrahydrocannabinol, or paraphernalia violations; to amend and reenact subsection 2 of section 19-03.1-22.3, subdivision d of subsection 7 of section 19-03.1-23, subsection 9 of section 19-03.1-23, and subsection 4 of section 19-03.4-03 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to penalties for the ingestion and possession of marijuana, tetrahydrocannabinol, or paraphernalia; and to provide a penalty.
Where it stands
Second reading, failed to pass, yeas 13 nays 33
April 9, 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 9, 2025
13
Yes
33
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 | 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 | Yes |
| Ryan Braunberger | 10 | Yes |
Bill history
Introduced, first reading, referred to Judiciary
Committee Hearing 09:00 (Judiciary)
Reported back amended, do pass, amendment placed on calendar 11 1 2
Amendment adopted, placed on calendar
Laid over two legislative days
Second reading, passed, yeas 76 nays 17
Received from House
Introduced, first reading, referred to Judiciary
Committee Hearing 11:00 (Judiciary)
Reported back, do not pass, placed on calendar 5 2 0
Amendment proposed on floor
Amendment adopted
Second reading, failed to pass, yeas 13 nays 33
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