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North DakotaHB 10312025 Regular SessionHouseWALLET
AN ACT to amend and reenact section 1-01-49, subdivision g of subsection 1 of section 12.1-32-15, subdivision b of subsection 1 of section 14-07.6-01, section 18-01-36, subdivision j of subsection 4 of section 27-20.3-16, subsection 19 of section 45-13-01, subsection 7 of section 49-02-02, section 52-02-18, subsection 5 of section 54-10-28, section 54-52.6-02.2, subsection 3 of section 57-02-08.8, subsection 2 of section 57-38-30.3, and subsection 1 of section 57-40.5-03 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to technical corrections and improper, inaccurate, redundant, missing, or obsolete references; to repeal sections 1-01-18, 1-01-20, 1-01-21, 1-01-27, 1-01-29, 1-01-30, 1-01-36, 1-01-40, 1-01-41, 1-01-42, 1-01-45, 1-01-46, 1-01-47, and 1-01-51 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to technical corrections and improper, inaccurate, redundant, missing, or obsolete references; and to provide an effective date.
Sponsored By: Legislative Management
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Bill Overview
Analyzed Economic Effects
9 provisions identified: 2 benefits, 2 costs, 5 mixed.
One-time retirement plan switch for state workers
State workers have a one-time, three-month window from January 1 to March 31, 2025 to switch from the pension to the defined contribution plan if they were in PERS on December 31, 2024, are at least 18, and have five years or less of membership. The retirement board transfers a lump sum equal to the actuarial value of your pension, with interest starting January 1, 2025 at 0.5% below the plan’s assumed rate. If the board instead opens a three‑month window starting on the law’s effective date, interest runs from that date. If you leave your job before the transfer posts, the switch is canceled and you stay in PERS. If you switch, your state employer pays $3,333 a year for up to three years, starting January 2026 and ending by January 2028 (or starting one year after the law’s effective date under the alternate window).
Statewide legal definitions updated
State law clarifies many core definitions. "Person" does not include environmental elements, artificial intelligence, animals, or objects. "Sex," "male," and "female" are defined by biological traits at birth. Other terms, like executor, signature, primary sector business, and “new wealth,” are updated. These definitions apply across the code unless a law provides a different definition.
Taxable income rules change for 2025
Starting with tax years that begin on or after January 1, 2025, North Dakota changes how you adjust federal income to get state taxable income. You can subtract organ donation expenses up to $10,000 per donation in the year you pay them. You can deduct higher‑education savings contributions up to $5,000 ($10,000 for joint filers). Income of enrolled tribal members from reservation activities is excluded, and certain veteran and military pay is treated as specified. Some amounts tied to certain credits must be added back, so some filers will see increases while others see decreases.
Clearer partnership rules for businesses
A partnership is defined as two or more people co‑owning a business for profit under North Dakota law or a comparable law elsewhere. This clarifies who is treated as a partner under state rules.
Tighter property tax rules for disabled vets
Only one aircraft owned by a disabled veteran is exempt from property tax. For the first time claiming the disabled‑veteran property tax credit, you must file an affidavit and a VA certificate with the county auditor, and those documents are open to public inspection. In later years, you must provide supporting information if an assessor asks.
New fees for petroleum tank services
Businesses covered by the petroleum tank release compensation fund must pay fees for state fire marshal services. The Insurance Commissioner charges the fees and deposits them into the insurance regulatory trust fund. The law does not set the fee amounts.
Clearer rules for offender and family cases
The law updates who counts as a sexual offender, including juvenile adjudications, similar out‑of‑state or tribal offenses, and attempts or conspiracies. It clarifies which past court orders or convictions count in domestic‑violence filings. It also directs courts to use the procedures in section 27‑20.3‑26 for permanency hearings in child welfare cases.
Less public access to some energy data
The Public Service Commission can work with federal and state partners on energy issues. Information it gets from regional market monitors and certain regional power organizations is now exempt from North Dakota’s open records law and a state constitutional records rule. The public cannot see those specific documents.
Stronger audits of Job Service agency
When the legislative audit committee asks, the State Auditor must complete a performance audit of Job Service North Dakota within 12 months. The auditor may hire an outside firm. Job Service can be billed for audit and consulting costs.
Sponsors & Cosponsors
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Legislative Management
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Cosponsors
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Roll Call Votes
Senate vote • 3/7/2025
Second reading, passed, yeas 47 nays 0
Yes: 47 • No: 0
House vote • 1/10/2025
Second reading, passed, yeas 91 nays 0
Yes: 91 • No: 0
Actions Timeline
Filed with Secretary Of State 03/14
3/19/2025HouseSigned by Governor 03/14
3/18/2025HouseSent to Governor
3/13/2025HouseSigned by Speaker
3/13/2025HouseSigned by President
3/12/2025SenateReturned to House
3/10/2025HouseSecond reading, passed, yeas 47 nays 0
3/7/2025SenateReported back, do pass, place on calendar 7 0 0
3/7/2025SenateCommittee Hearing 10:45
2/17/2025SenateIntroduced, first reading, referred Judiciary Committee
2/5/2025SenateReceived from House
1/13/2025SenateSecond reading, passed, yeas 91 nays 0
1/10/2025HouseReported back, do pass, place on calendar 14 0 0
1/10/2025HouseCommittee Hearing 02:20
1/8/2025HouseIntroduced, first reading, referred Judiciary Committee
1/7/2025House
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