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North DakotaHB 11252025 Regular SessionHouse
AN ACT to amend and reenact sections 43-23-06.1, 43-23-08, 43-23-13.1, and 43-23-24 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to real estate licensing.
Sponsored By: Scott Louser (Republican)
Signed by Governor
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Bill Overview
Analyzed Economic Effects
4 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 1 costs, 2 mixed.
Real estate applicants can test earlier
North Dakota real estate license applicants can take the exam before finishing their required classes. Salesperson applicants need 90 hours of approved coursework; broker applicants need an additional 60 hours. The Real Estate Commission cannot issue a license until it receives satisfactory proof that the education is complete.
Paid real estate referrals require licensing
North Dakota broker licensing rules cover people who refer real estate prospects for payment or expected payment. This applies to referrals meant to lead to a sale, exchange, or lease of property or property interests.
Brokers can share commissions across states
North Dakota brokers can share referral commissions with brokers licensed in another state. The out-of-state broker cannot negotiate for the referred client or prospect in North Dakota. That ban covers negotiations in person, through electronic messages, or by other means.
Real estate renewals allow late filing
North Dakota real estate license holders must renew at least annually, on dates set by the Real Estate Commission. Renewal requires payment and proof of compliance with education requirements. Late filing is allowed through a commission-set date, with fees for each month or partial month after the application deadline. License holders cannot do licensed work after the renewal date unless renewed. An unrenewed license is canceled without notice or hearing on the late-renewal date; relicensing requires meeting application and exam requirements.
Sponsors & Cosponsors
Sponsor
Scott Louser
Republican • House
Cosponsors
There are no cosponsors for this bill.
Roll Call Votes
Senate vote • 3/28/2025
Second reading, passed, yeas 46 nays 0
Yes: 46 • No: 0
House vote • 2/3/2025
Second reading, passed, yeas 93 nays 0
Yes: 93 • No: 0
Actions Timeline
Filed with Secretary Of State 04/08
4/9/2025HouseSigned by Governor 04/07
4/8/2025HouseSent to Governor
4/4/2025HouseSigned by Speaker
4/4/2025HouseSigned by President
4/2/2025SenateReturned to House
3/31/2025HouseSecond reading, passed, yeas 46 nays 0
3/28/2025SenateReported back, do pass, place on calendar 5 0 0
3/26/2025SenateCommittee Hearing 09:30
3/24/2025SenateIntroduced, first reading, referred Industry and Business Committee
2/13/2025SenateReceived from House
2/4/2025SenateSecond reading, passed, yeas 93 nays 0
2/3/2025HouseAmendment adopted, placed on calendar
1/30/2025HouseReported back amended, do pass, amendment placed on calendar 14 0 0
1/29/2025HouseCommittee Hearing 09:00
1/13/2025HouseIntroduced, first reading, referred Industry, Business and Labor Committee
1/7/2025House
Bill Text
Adopted by the House Industry, Business and Labor Committee
Enrollment
FIRST ENGROSSMENT
INTRODUCED
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