All Roll Calls
Yes: 204 • No: 27
North DakotaHB 13072025 Regular SessionHouse
AN ACT to amend and reenact sections 11-09.1-04, 11-09.1-05, 40-05.1-05, 40-05.1-06, and 40-49-07 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to election laws in home rule counties and cities and nominating petition signature thresholds in park districts.
Sponsored By: Jim Kasper (Republican)
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Bill Overview
Analyzed Economic Effects
2 provisions identified: 2 benefits, 0 costs, 0 mixed.
City home rule limits and filing
When voters approve a city home‑rule charter, it becomes the city’s basic law. The city must file a copy with the Secretary of State and keep one with the city auditor. Courts must officially recognize the charter. A city may not enforce a home‑rule ordinance that conflicts with state law.
County home rule limits and filing
When voters approve a county home‑rule charter, it becomes the county’s basic law. It takes effect the next January 1 or July 1 after the vote. The county must file copies with the Secretary of State, the county recorder or a designated official, and the county auditor. Courts must officially recognize the charter. A county may not enforce a home‑rule ordinance that conflicts with state law. A county charter cannot cut the powers of an organized township board or change a township’s structure without that board’s consent. County ordinances also cannot override state laws 49-22-16 and 49-22.1-13.
Sponsors & Cosponsors
Sponsor
Jim Kasper
Republican • House
Cosponsors
Craig Headland
Republican • House
Keith Kempenich
Republican • House
Ben Koppelman
Republican • House
Scott Louser
Republican • House
Mike Motschenbacher
Republican • House
Dan Ruby
Republican • House
Vicky Steiner
Republican • House
David Hogue
Republican • Senate
Janne Myrdal
Republican • Senate
Bob Paulson
Republican • Senate
Roll Call Votes
House vote • 4/21/2025
Second reading, passed, yeas 80 nays 12
Yes: 80 • No: 12
Senate vote • 4/14/2025
Second reading, passed as amended, yeas 45 nays 2
Yes: 45 • No: 2
House vote • 2/24/2025
Second reading, passed, yeas 79 nays 13
Yes: 79 • No: 13
Actions Timeline
Filed with Secretary Of State 04/28
4/30/2025HouseSigned by Governor 04/28
4/29/2025HouseSent to Governor
4/25/2025HouseSigned by Speaker
4/25/2025HouseSigned by President
4/22/2025SenateSecond reading, passed, yeas 80 nays 12
4/21/2025HouseConcurred
4/21/2025HouseReturned to House (12)
4/14/2025HouseSecond reading, passed as amended, yeas 45 nays 2
4/14/2025SenateAmendment adopted, placed on calendar
4/14/2025SenateReported back amended, do pass, amendment placed on calendar 6 0 0
4/11/2025SenateCommittee Hearing 09:00
3/21/2025SenateIntroduced, first reading, referred State and Local Government Committee
3/7/2025SenateReceived from House
2/25/2025SenateSecond reading, passed, yeas 79 nays 13
2/24/2025HouseAmendment adopted, placed on calendar
2/21/2025HouseReported back amended, do pass, amendment placed on calendar 8 2 3
2/20/2025HouseCommittee Hearing 10:00
2/6/2025HouseIntroduced, first reading, referred Political Subdivisions Committee
1/13/2025House
Bill Text
Enrollment
FIRST ENGROSSMENT
FIRST ENGROSSMENT with Senate Amendments
INTRODUCED
Prepared by the Legislative Council staff for Representative Kasper
Prepared by the Legislative Council staff for Senator Roers
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