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North DakotaHB 10252025 Regular SessionHouse
AN ACT to provide for a legislative management study relating to advanced nuclear energy; and to provide an appropriation.
Sponsored By: Legislative Management
Signed by Governor
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Bill Overview
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Nuclear study members get expense reimbursement
North Dakota requires a study of advanced nuclear power during the 2025–26 interim between legislative sessions. Committee members who are not state employees get mileage and expense reimbursement at rates set by law. State-employee members keep their regular salary and get mileage and expense reimbursement from their employing agency. Legislative members get daily pay under state law for each day of official committee work, plus travel and expense reimbursement. The Legislative Council pays reimbursements for non-state-employee members and pays legislative members’ daily pay and travel expenses. The study examines whether and where to build advanced nuclear plants, including small modular reactors and microreactors. It must assess undeveloped land and developed sites suitable for reuse, including their locations, environmental effects, nearby infrastructure, and community acceptance. It also reviews grid capacity, plant connections, needed upgrades, and recommendations that follow state and national electric standards and regulations. Other required topics include long-term site sustainability, social effects, zoning, land-use impacts, and ways to reduce harm. The study examines tax revenue, construction and operating jobs, local and state economic effects, and investor interest. It also covers temporary and permanent nuclear waste storage inside and outside North Dakota, plus any state-law restrictions on development. A higher education institution must be invited to help assess social interests and community acceptance. The 11-member committee includes two energy-industry representatives appointed by Legislative Management. The Public Service Commission, Industrial Commission, and water resources director each appoint one member. House and Senate majority leaders each select three lawmakers: two from the majority faction and one from the minority faction. Legislative Management must report findings and any recommended legislation to the 70th Legislative Assembly.
Sponsors & Cosponsors
Sponsor
Legislative Management
Affiliation unavailable
Cosponsors
There are no cosponsors for this bill.
Roll Call Votes
House vote • 4/9/2025
Second reading, passed, yeas 77 nays 14
Yes: 77 • No: 14
Senate vote • 4/1/2025
Second reading, passed as amended, yeas 44 nays 2
Yes: 44 • No: 2
House vote • 2/11/2025
Second reading, passed, yeas 81 nays 8
Yes: 81 • No: 8
Actions Timeline
Filed with Secretary Of State 04/16
4/21/2025HouseSigned by Governor 04/16
4/18/2025HouseSent to Governor
4/15/2025HouseSigned by Speaker
4/15/2025HouseSigned by President
4/14/2025SenateSecond reading, passed, yeas 77 nays 14
4/9/2025HouseConcurred
4/9/2025HouseReturned to House (12)
4/2/2025HouseSecond reading, passed as amended, yeas 44 nays 2
4/1/2025SenateReported back, do pass, place on calendar 13 2 1
3/28/2025SenateCommittee Hearing 10:00
3/24/2025SenateRereferred to Appropriations
3/14/2025SenateAmendment adopted
3/14/2025SenateReported back amended, do pass, amendment placed on calendar 7 0 0
3/13/2025SenateCommittee Hearing 10:30
3/6/2025SenateIntroduced, first reading, referred Energy and Natural Resources Committee
2/13/2025SenateReceived from House
2/12/2025SenateSecond reading, passed, yeas 81 nays 8
2/11/2025HouseAmendment adopted, placed on calendar
2/10/2025HouseReported back amended, do pass, amendment placed on calendar 16 6 1
2/7/2025HouseCommittee Hearing 10:27
2/6/2025HouseRereferred to Appropriations
1/20/2025HouseAmendment adopted
1/20/2025HouseReported back amended, do pass, amendment placed on calendar 13 0 0
1/17/2025HouseCommittee Hearing 09:00
1/16/2025House
Bill Text
Adopted by the House Energy and Natural Resources Committee
Enrollment
FIRST ENGROSSMENT
INTRODUCED
Prepared by the Legislative Council staff for House Appropriations Committee
Prepared by the Legislative Council staff for Senator Kessel
SECOND ENGROSSMENT
SECOND ENGROSSMENT with Senate Amendments
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