SB2400Introduced in the Senate
Exceptions to compulsory school attendance; to provide a penalty; to provide an appropriation; and to provide a continuing appropriation.
Introduced by Michelle Axtman, District 7
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 12.1-23 and chapter 15.1-27.1 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to the creation of a criminal offense for the misuse of education savings account funds and the establishment of the education savings account program; to amend and reenact section 15.1-20-02 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to exceptions to compulsory school attendance; to provide a penalty; to provide an appropriation; and to provide a continuing appropriation.
Where it stands
Second reading, failed to pass, yeas 14 nays 78
April 24, 2025
How did lawmakers vote?
House votes
1 recorded vote · each counted separately
Senate votes
1 recorded vote · each counted separately
HouseStage: House Second reading · April 24, 2025
14
Yes
78
No
2
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 | No |
| David Richter | 1 | No |
| Bert Anderson | 2 | No |
| Donald Longmuir | 2 | Yes |
| Jeff Hoverson | 3 | No |
| Lori VanWinkle | 3 | No |
| Clayton Fegley | 4 | No |
| Lisa Finley-Deville | 4 | No |
| Scott Louser | 5 | No |
| Jay Fisher | 5 | Yes |
Bill history
Introduced, first reading, referred to Education
Committee Hearing 10:00 (Education)
Reported back amended, do pass, amendment placed on calendar 4 2 0
Amendment adopted
Rereferred to Appropriations
Reported back amended, do pass, amendment placed on calendar 12 4 0
Amendment adopted, placed on calendar
Amendment proposed on floor
Amendment failed
Second reading, passed, yeas 25 nays 22
Received from Senate
Introduced, first reading, referred to Education
Committee Hearing 09:00 (Education)
Reported back amended, do not pass, placed on calendar 11 3 0
Amendment adopted, placed on calendar
Second reading, failed to pass, yeas 14 nays 78
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