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Yes: 136 • No: 0
North DakotaHB 10932025 Regular SessionHouseWALLET
AN ACT to amend and reenact section 39-06.2-06 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to commercial driver's licenses; and to declare an emergency.
Sponsored By: Karen A. Anderson (Republican)
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Bill Overview
Analyzed Economic Effects
4 provisions identified: 3 benefits, 1 costs, 0 mixed.
No CDL for RVs and trailers
You do not need a CDL to drive a house car or to tow a travel trailer for personal, noncommercial use. The exemption does not apply to commercial uses.
License relief for farm and ag work
Covered farm vehicles do not need a CDL when used for farm purposes. Farmers can move products (including trees), machines, or supplies to or from a farm within 150 miles (241.40 km), as long as they are not a common or contract carrier. Employees of agrichemical businesses, custom harvesters, farm retail outlets and suppliers, and livestock feeders can get a restricted CDL for 182 days, or two 91‑day periods in a year, with federal test waivers. Class A drivers in those jobs do not need a hazmat endorsement to haul up to 1,000 gallons (3,785 liters) of diesel in a properly marked service vehicle within allowed states.
CDL exemptions for emergencies and military
Emergency and firefighting vehicles used to save life or property are exempt from CDL rules. In towns under 3,000 people, workers may operate vehicles for snow or ice removal during a declared emergency, within that subdivision, when regular drivers are unavailable or more help is needed. Vehicles driven for military purposes are also exempt, within federal limits (49 CFR 383.3(c)).
Stricter CDL and training rules
You must hold and carry a commercial driver’s license with the right endorsements to drive a commercial motor vehicle in North Dakota. A learner’s permit holder may drive only when accompanied by someone with a valid CDL for that vehicle. You may not drive a commercial vehicle if your driving privilege is suspended, revoked, canceled, or you are disqualified. The department issues a CDL after a learner’s permit only if you complete federal entry‑level driver training (49 CFR part 380, subpart F).
Sponsors & Cosponsors
Sponsor
Karen A. Anderson
Republican • House
Cosponsors
Mike Beltz
Republican • House
Mike Brandenburg
Republican • House
Jared C. Hagert
Republican • House
Craig Headland
Republican • House
Dennis Nehring
Republican • House
Cynthia Schreiber-Beck
Republican • House
David A. Clemens
Republican • Senate
Cole Conley
Republican • Senate
Randy D. Lemm
Republican • Senate
Larry Luick
Republican • Senate
Paul J. Thomas
Republican • Senate
Roll Call Votes
Senate vote • 3/10/2025
Second reading, passed, yeas 45 nays 0, Emergency clause carried
Yes: 45 • No: 0
House vote • 1/13/2025
Second reading, passed, yeas 91 nays 0, Emergency clause carried
Yes: 91 • No: 0
Actions Timeline
Filed with Secretary Of State 03/18
3/19/2025HouseSigned by Governor 03/17
3/18/2025HouseSent to Governor
3/14/2025HouseSigned by Speaker
3/14/2025HouseSigned by President
3/12/2025SenateReturned to House
3/11/2025HouseSecond reading, passed, yeas 45 nays 0, Emergency clause carried
3/10/2025SenateReported back, do pass, place on calendar 6 0 0
3/7/2025SenateCommittee Hearing 10:30
2/20/2025SenateIntroduced, first reading, (emergency), referred Transportation Committee
2/13/2025SenateReceived from House
1/14/2025SenateSecond reading, passed, yeas 91 nays 0, Emergency clause carried
1/13/2025HouseReported back, do pass, place on calendar 14 0 0
1/10/2025HouseCommittee Hearing 11:00
1/9/2025HouseIntroduced, first reading, (emergency), referred Transportation Committee
1/7/2025House
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