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Yes: 139 • No: 1
North DakotaHB 12112025 Regular SessionHouse
AN ACT to amend and reenact sections 49-02-26, 49-02-29, and 49-02-31 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to renewable electricity and recycled energy credits; and to repeal section 49-02-30 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to energy from hydroelectric facilities.
Sponsored By: David Monson (Republican)
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Bill Overview
Analyzed Economic Effects
2 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 1 costs, 0 mixed.
Utilities can buy out-of-state certificates
The law lets utilities and other buyers meet the renewable and recycled energy goal by buying and retiring renewable energy certificates. Certificates can come from out-of-state facilities. They must represent credits from sources that qualify under state law.
Tighter limits on hydro credits
The law tightens which hydroelectric plants can earn renewable or recycled energy credits. Only plants in service on or after January 1, 2007 qualify. Plants that existed on August 1, 2007 can qualify only for new power from repowering or efficiency upgrades. Electricity counts toward the state goal only if it follows the Public Service Commission’s tracking and verification rules. The prior hydroelectric section is repealed, so eligibility follows these updated rules.
Sponsors & Cosponsors
Sponsor
David Monson
Republican • House
Cosponsors
Mike Beltz
Republican • House
Jared C. Hagert
Republican • House
Jon O. Nelson
Republican • House
Don Vigesaa
Republican • House
Robin Weisz
Republican • House
Jerry Klein
Republican • Senate
Randy D. Lemm
Republican • Senate
Janne Myrdal
Republican • Senate
Terry M. Wanzek
Republican • Senate
Roll Call Votes
Senate vote • 3/7/2025
Second reading, passed, yeas 47 nays 0
Yes: 47 • No: 0
House vote • 1/29/2025
Second reading, passed, yeas 92 nays 1
Yes: 92 • No: 1
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 5 0 1
2/21/2025SenateCommittee Hearing 10:30
2/18/2025SenateIntroduced, first reading, referred Finance and Taxation Committee
2/13/2025SenateReceived from House
1/30/2025SenateSecond reading, passed, yeas 92 nays 1
1/29/2025HouseReported back, do pass, place on calendar 12 0 2
1/27/2025HouseCommittee Hearing 10:00
1/15/2025HouseIntroduced, first reading, referred Finance and Taxation Committee
1/10/2025House
Bill Text
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