SB2180Introduced in the Senate
The opportunity to provide public comment at a meeting of a public entity.
Introduced by Bob Paulson, District 3
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 44-04 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to the opportunity to provide public comment at a meeting of a public entity.
Where it stands
Filed with Secretary Of State 05/01
May 2, 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 24, 2025
93
Yes
0
No
1
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 | Yes |
| Clayton Fegley | 4 | Yes |
| Lisa Finley-Deville | 4 | Yes |
| Scott Louser | 5 | Yes |
| Jay Fisher | 5 | Yes |
Bill history
Introduced, first reading, referred to State and Local Government
Committee Hearing 09:00 (State and Local Government)
Reported back amended, do pass, amendment placed on calendar 5 0 1
Amendment adopted, placed on calendar
Second reading, passed, yeas 41 nays 6
Received from Senate
Introduced, first reading, referred to Political Subdivisions
Committee Hearing 03:00 (Political Subdivisions)
Reported back amended, do pass, amendment placed on calendar 9 1 3
Amendment adopted, placed on calendar
Second reading, passed as amended, yeas 85 nays 4
Returned to Senate (12)
Refused to concur
Conference committee appointed Castaneda Barta Walen
Conference committee appointed Fegley Ostlie Warrey
Reported back from conference committee, in place of, placed on calendar
Conference committee report adopted
Second reading, passed, yeas 43 nays 4
Reported back from conference committee, in place of, placed on calendar
Conference committee report adopted
Second reading, passed as amended, yeas 93 nays 0
Signed by Speaker
Signed by President
Sent to Governor
Signed by Governor 04/30
Filed with Secretary Of State 05/01
Verify the information
- Official page on the North Dakota Legislature website
- Senate Amendment 25.0269.01003 (amendment)
- House Amendment 25.0269.02002 (amendment)
- Senate Amendment 25.0269.03000 (amendment)
- House Amendment 25.0269.04000 (amendment)
- Introduced (text)
- Engrossed (text)
- Comm Sub (text)
- Comm Sub (text)
- Amended (text)
- Amended (text)
- Enrolled (text)
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