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North DakotaHB 13452025 Regular SessionHouseWALLET
AN ACT to amend and reenact subdivision a of subsection 2 of section 39-04-19 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to passenger motor vehicle registration; and to provide an effective date.
Sponsored By: Pat D. Heinert (Republican)
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Bill Overview
Analyzed Economic Effects
3 provisions identified: 0 benefits, 2 costs, 1 mixed.
New weight-based car registration fees
Starting January 1, 2026, North Dakota sets passenger car registration fees by the car’s weight and how long it has been registered. Each weight band has four fees, tied to the law’s year groups. The bands and fees are: - Under 3,200 lbs: $73 / $65 / $57 / $49 - 3,200–4,499 lbs: $93 / $81 / $69 / $57 - 4,500–4,999 lbs: $111 / $94 / $79 / $63 - 5,000–5,999 lbs: $142 / $120 / $98 / $76 - 6,000–6,999 lbs: $175 / $146 / $117 / $89 - 7,000–7,999 lbs: $208 / $172 / $137 / $102 - 8,000–8,999 lbs: $241 / $199 / $157 / $115 - 9,000 lbs and over: $274 / $225 / $177 / $128. You pay the amount that matches your weight band and your year group.
Stricter pickup truck weight rules
Starting January 1, 2026, pickups use the passenger fee table, based on the truck’s shipping gross vehicle weight rating. The weight printed on the registration card must be at least twice the shipping rating. You must ask the state to raise the registered weight when needed so it covers the truck plus any load. A pickup, for these rules, has a manufacturer GVWR under 11,500 lbs, an unladen weight under 8,000 lbs, and an open box bed no longer than nine feet. These rules do not apply if you are otherwise exempt under the chapter.
House car registration uses 40% weight
Starting January 1, 2026, house cars use the passenger fee table, but the weight for fees is set at 40% of the actual weight. The state will not use less than 4,000 pounds. This rule can raise fees for lighter house cars and lower fees for heavier ones, depending on weight.
Sponsors & Cosponsors
Sponsor
Pat D. Heinert
Republican • House
Cosponsors
Dick Anderson
Republican • House
Mike Berg
Republican • House
Jim Grueneich
Republican • House
Jared C. Hagert
Republican • House
Dori Hauck
Republican • House
Mitch Ostlie
Republican • House
Keith Boehm
Republican • Senate
Sean Cleary
Republican • Senate
Claire Cory
Republican • Senate
Roll Call Votes
Senate vote • 3/24/2025
Second reading, passed, yeas 44 nays 0
Yes: 44 • No: 0
House vote • 2/5/2025
Second reading, passed, yeas 91 nays 0
Yes: 91 • 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
3/26/2025SenateReturned to House
3/25/2025HouseSecond reading, passed, yeas 44 nays 0
3/24/2025SenateReported back, do pass, place on calendar 15 0 1
3/21/2025SenateCommittee Hearing 08:30
3/19/2025SenateRereferred to Appropriations
3/10/2025SenateReported back, do pass, place on calendar 5 0 1
3/7/2025SenateCommittee Hearing 11:00
3/6/2025SenateIntroduced, first reading, referred Transportation Committee
2/13/2025SenateReceived from House
2/6/2025SenateSecond reading, passed, yeas 91 nays 0
2/5/2025HouseAmendment adopted, placed on calendar
2/3/2025HouseReported back amended, do pass, amendment placed on calendar 12 0 2
1/31/2025HouseCommittee Hearing 09:40
1/24/2025HouseIntroduced, first reading, referred Transportation Committee
1/13/2025House
Bill Text
Adopted by the House Transportation Committee
Enrollment
FIRST ENGROSSMENT
INTRODUCED
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