North DakotaHB 10332025 Regular SessionHouse

AN ACT to create and enact section 54-01-09.4 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to concurrent federal jurisdiction on military installations.

Sponsored By: Legislative Management

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Bill Overview

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North Dakota shares authority on military bases

The law lets North Dakota share legal authority with the United States on military bases in the state. State laws can apply on a base alongside federal law once concurrent jurisdiction is in place. It starts only after the base’s top officer or another authorized officer files a request and the governor accepts it in writing. The base must be under U.S. control and inside North Dakota.

Process and limits for base jurisdiction

A request must name the requester and show their authority. It must state the subject of the request and include a legal boundary description (metes and bounds). It must say whether future, next‑to‑the‑base expansions for military use are included. If the governor accepts, the acceptance must list each part approved. The governor must file the request, the acceptance, and the boundary description with the Secretary of State and send copies to the filer. The state does not take on liability by accepting concurrent jurisdiction. After jurisdiction is set, state or local agencies may make agreements with U.S. agencies to split duties.

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsor

  • Legislative Management

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Cosponsors

There are no cosponsors for this bill.

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 137 • No: 0

Senate vote 3/7/2025

Second reading, passed, yeas 47 nays 0

Yes: 47 • No: 0

House vote 1/23/2025

Second reading, passed, yeas 90 nays 0

Yes: 90 • No: 0

Actions Timeline

  1. Filed with Secretary Of State 03/14

    3/19/2025House
  2. Signed by Governor 03/14

    3/18/2025House
  3. Sent to Governor

    3/13/2025House
  4. Signed by Speaker

    3/13/2025House
  5. Signed by President

    3/12/2025Senate
  6. Returned to House

    3/10/2025House
  7. Second reading, passed, yeas 47 nays 0

    3/7/2025Senate
  8. Reported back, do pass, place on calendar 7 0 0

    3/7/2025Senate
  9. Committee Hearing 11:15

    2/17/2025Senate
  10. Introduced, first reading, referred Judiciary Committee

    2/5/2025Senate
  11. Received from House

    1/24/2025Senate
  12. Second reading, passed, yeas 90 nays 0

    1/23/2025House
  13. Laid over one legislative day

    1/22/2025House
  14. Reported back, do pass, place on calendar 10 0 4

    1/21/2025House
  15. Committee Hearing 10:00

    1/21/2025House
  16. Introduced, first reading, referred Judiciary Committee

    1/7/2025House

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