All Roll Calls
Yes: 137 • No: 1
North DakotaHB 12012025 Regular SessionHouseWALLET
AN ACT to amend and reenact section 61-04-03.1 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to a limitation on the amount of water not applied to beneficial use.
Sponsored By: Mike Brandenburg (Republican)
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Bill Overview
Analyzed Economic Effects
3 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 0 costs, 2 mixed.
County and township drain crossing costs
When a bridge or culvert is planned on a county or township road over a drain, the water resource board must notify the local highway authority and allow time for input. The county or township maintains the structure. Maintenance costs are split 40% county and 60% water resource board, unless they agree on a different split. Construction costs may include State Water Commission funds when available; any remaining cost is 40% county and 60% to the district that created the need. On request of the water resource board, the county must seek federal emergency funds; any costs beyond federal aid are split using the same 40/60 rule. If the highway authority and the board cannot agree on whether maintenance is needed or how to do it, the requesting party can appeal under chapter 28-34.
Control valves on some highway culverts
If a state highway culvert crosses a drain and that drain’s watershed spans three or more counties, the culvert must include a control valve system. This lets officials regulate water flow for those large watershed crossings.
Bridges for farms cut by drains
The water resource board must build a bridge or culvert if a drain cuts through a private farm and a crossing is needed. The board also maintains that structure. The cost to build is charged to the drain’s construction costs. Ongoing upkeep is treated as part of drain maintenance.
Sponsors & Cosponsors
Sponsor
Mike Brandenburg
Republican • House
Cosponsors
Jim Grueneich
Republican • House
Jared C. Hagert
Republican • House
Craig Headland
Republican • House
Alisa Mitskog
Democratic • House
Cynthia Schreiber-Beck
Republican • House
Jonathan Warrey
Republican • House
Robert Erbele
Republican • Senate
Larry Luick
Republican • Senate
Terry M. Wanzek
Republican • Senate
Mark F. Weber
Republican • Senate
Roll Call Votes
Senate vote • 3/25/2025
Second reading, passed, yeas 44 nays 1
Yes: 44 • No: 1
House vote • 2/24/2025
Second reading, passed, yeas 93 nays 0
Yes: 93 • No: 0
Actions Timeline
Filed with Secretary Of State 04/03
4/7/2025HouseSigned by Governor 04/02
4/4/2025HouseSent to Governor
4/1/2025HouseSigned by Speaker
4/1/2025HouseSigned by President
3/27/2025SenateReturned to House
3/26/2025HouseSecond reading, passed, yeas 44 nays 1
3/25/2025SenateReported back, do pass, place on calendar 6 0 0
3/24/2025SenateCommittee Hearing 02:30
3/20/2025SenateIntroduced, first reading, referred Agriculture and Veterans Affairs Committee
3/7/2025SenateReceived from House
2/25/2025SenateSecond reading, passed, yeas 93 nays 0
2/24/2025HouseAmendment adopted, placed on calendar
2/24/2025HouseReported back amended, do pass, amendment placed on calendar 11 0 2
2/21/2025HouseCommittee Hearing 09:00
1/23/2025HouseIntroduced, first reading, referred Energy and Natural Resources Committee
1/10/2025House
Bill Text
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FIRST ENGROSSMENT
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Prepared by the Legislative Council staff for Representative Brandenburg
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