SB2354Introduced in the Senate
The use of personal electronic devices in schools providing prekindergarten, elementary, or secondary education.
Introduced by Michelle Axtman, District 7
What does this bill do?
Plain-English breakdown
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Official description
AN ACT to amend and reenact the new section to chapter 15.1-07 of the North Dakota Century Code, as created by House Bill No. 1160, as approved by the sixty-ninth legislative assembly, relating to the use of personal electronic devices in schools providing prekindergarten, elementary, or secondary education.
Where it stands
Filed with Secretary Of State 05/02
June 11, 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 · May 1, 2025
73
Yes
17
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 | No |
| Clayton Fegley | 4 | Yes |
| Lisa Finley-Deville | 4 | Yes |
| Scott Louser | 5 | Yes |
| Jay Fisher | 5 | Yes |
Bill history
Introduced, first reading, referred to Education
Committee Hearing 09:00 (Education)
Reported back amended, do pass, amendment placed on calendar 6 0 0
Amendment adopted
Rereferred to Appropriations
Reported back amended, do pass, amendment placed on calendar 14 0 2
Amendment adopted, placed on calendar
Second reading, passed, yeas 47 nays 0
Received from Senate
Introduced, first reading, referred to Education
Committee Hearing 09:00 (Education)
Reported back amended, do pass, amendment placed on calendar 13 1 0
Amendment adopted, placed on calendar
Second reading, passed as amended, yeas 61 nays 29
Returned to Senate (12)
Refused to concur
Conference committee appointed Axtman Wobbema Lemm
Conference committee appointed Jonas Novak Osowski
Reported back from conference committee, in place of, placed on calendar
Conference committee report adopted
Second reading, passed, yeas 45 nays 2
Reported back from conference committee, in place of, placed on calendar
Conference committee report adopted
Second reading, passed as amended, yeas 73 nays 17
Signed by Speaker
Signed by President
Sent to Governor
Signed by Governor 05/02
Filed with Secretary Of State 05/02
Verify the information
- Official page on the North Dakota Legislature website
- Senate Amendment 25.1182.02001 (amendment)
- Senate Amendment 25.1182.04002 (amendment)
- House Amendment 25.1182.05000 (amendment)
- House Amendment 25.1182.04004 (amendment)
- Senate Amendment 25.1182.07000 (amendment)
- Introduced (text)
- Engrossed (text)
- Comm Sub (text)
- Engrossed (text)
- Comm Sub (text)
- Amended (text)
- Comm Sub (text)
- Amended (text)
- Enrolled (text)
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