All Roll Calls
Yes: 220 • No: 7
North DakotaHB 14422025 Regular SessionHouse
AN ACT to create and enact a new section to chapter 54-35 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to the creation of a legislative task force on government efficiency; to provide for a legislative management report; to provide an expiration date; and to declare an emergency.
Sponsored By: Nathan Toman (Republican)
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Bill Overview
Analyzed Economic Effects
3 provisions identified: 3 benefits, 0 costs, 0 mixed.
Pay and support for task force members
State employees on the task force keep their regular salary, and their agencies pay mileage and other expenses. Legislator members receive per diem at the legal rate for official duty and get travel and expense reimbursement paid by the Legislative Council. The Legislative Council provides staffing and administrative support for the task force through July 31, 2031.
Task force to find government savings
The law creates a legislative task force to improve government efficiency and reduce costs. It meets monthly and at least once each quarter, and follows interim committee rules. The group reviews budgets and reports from agencies, boards, commissions, and the Supreme Court. It can take testimony, request state or private performance audits, and recommend bills each year to save money and remove outdated or duplicative rules. The task force operates through July 31, 2031.
Who serves and leads the task force
The task force includes the chief information officer, the budget director, and the governor’s chief operating officer. It also includes one elected statewide officer named by the governor, one legislator named by the governor, two House members named by the House majority leader, and two Senate members named by the Senate majority leader. At least one member from each House and Senate standing committee that served in the last regular session must be on it. Members serve two‑year terms. Legislative Management appoints all members and formally names the chair, and the governor’s legislative appointee serves as chair.
Sponsors & Cosponsors
Sponsor
Nathan Toman
Republican • House
Cosponsors
Mike Lefor
Republican • House
Don Vigesaa
Republican • House
Robin Weisz
Republican • House
Brad Bekkedahl
Republican • Senate
David Hogue
Republican • Senate
Roll Call Votes
House vote • 4/21/2025
Second reading, passed, yeas 91 nays 1, Emergency clause carried
Yes: 91 • No: 1
Senate vote • 4/4/2025
Second reading, passed as amended, yeas 41 nays 4
Yes: 41 • No: 4
House vote • 2/17/2025
Second reading, passed, yeas 88 nays 2, Emergency clause carried
Yes: 88 • No: 2
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 91 nays 1, Emergency clause carried
4/21/2025HouseConcurred
4/21/2025HouseReturned to House (12)
4/15/2025HouseEmergency clause carried
4/4/2025SenateSecond reading, passed as amended, yeas 41 nays 4
4/4/2025SenateAmendment adopted, placed on calendar
4/2/2025SenateReported back amended, do pass, amendment placed on calendar 5 1 0
4/1/2025SenateCommittee Hearing 09:30
3/5/2025SenateIntroduced, first reading, (emergency), referred Finance and Taxation Committee
2/18/2025SenateReceived from House
2/18/2025SenateSecond reading, passed, yeas 88 nays 2, Emergency clause carried
2/17/2025HouseAmendment adopted, placed on calendar
2/13/2025HouseReported back amended, do pass, amendment placed on calendar 13 0 1
2/12/2025HouseCommittee Hearing 08:45
2/11/2025HouseIntroduced, first reading, referred Industry, Business and Labor Committee
1/15/2025House
Bill Text
Adopted by the House Industry, Business and Labor Committee
Enrollment
FIRST ENGROSSMENT
FIRST ENGROSSMENT with Senate Amendments
INTRODUCED
Prepared by the Legislative Council staff for Senator Rummel
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