SB2307Introduced in the Senate
Obscenity control; to provide for a report to the legislative management; and to provide a penalty.
Introduced by Keith Boehm, District 33
What does this bill do?
Plain-English breakdown
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Official description
AN ACT to create and enact a new subsection to section 12.1-27.1-01 and two new sections to chapter 12.1-27.1 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to the definition of a public library, required safety policies and technology protection measures, and the state's attorney's review of public libraries, school districts, and state agencies for compliance with statutes protecting minors from explicit sexual material; to amend and reenact subsection 5 of section 12.1-27.1-01, subsection 2 of section 12.1-27.1-03.1, and sections 12.1-27.1-03.5 and 12.1-27.1-11 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to obscenity control; to provide for a report to the legislative management; and to provide a penalty.
Where it stands
Filed with Secretary Of State 04/29
April 29, 2025
How did lawmakers vote?
House votes
1 recorded vote · each counted separately
Senate votes
2 recorded votes · each counted separately
SenateStage: Senate Veto sustained, yeas 25 nays 20 · April 25, 2025
25
Yes
20
No
2
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 | No |
| Mark Enget | 2 | Yes |
| Bob Paulson | 3 | Yes |
| Chuck Walen | 4 | Yes |
| Randall Burckhard | 5 | Yes |
| Paul Thomas | 6 | Yes |
| Michelle Axtman | 7 | No |
| Jeffery Magrum | 8 | Yes |
| Richard Marcellais | 9 | No |
| Ryan Braunberger | 10 | No |
Bill history
Introduced, first reading, referred to Judiciary
Committee Hearing 02:30 (Judiciary)
Reported back amended, do pass, amendment placed on calendar 6 1 0
Amendment adopted, placed on calendar
Amendment proposed on floor
Amendment adopted
Second reading, passed, yeas 27 nays 20
Received from Senate
Introduced, first reading, referred to Judiciary
Committee Hearing 09:00 (Judiciary)
Reported back, do pass 12 1 1
Rereferred to Appropriations
Reported back, do not pass, placed on calendar 22 1 0
Second reading, passed, yeas 49 nays 45
Motion to reconsider failed
Returned to Senate
Signed by Speaker
Signed by President
Sent to Governor
Vetoed by Governor 04/22
Consideration of Governor's veto
Veto sustained, yeas 25 nays 20
Filed with Secretary Of State 04/29
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