All Roll Calls
Yes: 225 • No: 6
North DakotaHB 15542025 Regular SessionHouse
AN ACT to amend and reenact section 54-17.8-06 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to the North Dakota outdoor heritage advisory board; and to declare an emergency.
Sponsored By: Dick Anderson (Republican)
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Bill Overview
Analyzed Economic Effects
4 provisions identified: 2 benefits, 0 costs, 2 mixed.
Board terms, chair, and meetings
Board members serve four‑year terms and can serve no more than two in a row. Terms start July 1, and first terms are staggered. The board picks a chair from its members. A quorum is seven voting members. The board meets at least twice each year. The chair must call a special meeting if any five members ask in writing.
Who serves on the Outdoor Heritage Board
The law sets a 12‑member voting board. Four seats come from agriculture: Farm Bureau, Farmers Union, Stockmen’s Association, and Grain Growers. Two seats come from energy: the Petroleum Council and the Lignite Energy Council. Four seats come from statewide conservation groups. One seat comes from the Greater North Dakota Chamber. One seat comes from the North Dakota Recreation and Park Association. The governor appoints these members using recommendations from the named groups. The governor also appoints five nonvoting technical advisors: Parks and Recreation, Water Resources, Game and Fish, the State Forester, and the Association of Soil Conservation Districts.
Governor can remove board appointees
Governor‑appointed members serve at the governor’s pleasure. The governor may remove these appointees at any time.
Grant recommendations need a majority vote
The board can only recommend grants that fit this chapter’s purposes. A quorum of seven voting members must be present. A majority of members present must vote yes for a recommendation to move forward.
Sponsors & Cosponsors
Sponsor
Dick Anderson
Republican • House
Cosponsors
Craig Headland
Republican • House
Anna S. Novak
Republican • House
Emily O'Brien
Republican • House
Austen Schauer
Republican • House
Daniel R. Vollmer
Republican • House
Michael Dwyer
Republican • Senate
Paul J. Thomas
Republican • Senate
Roll Call Votes
House vote • 3/18/2025
Second reading, passed, yeas 90 nays 3, Emergency clause carried
Yes: 90 • No: 3
Senate vote • 3/11/2025
Second reading, passed as amended, yeas 45 nays 2
Yes: 45 • No: 2
House vote • 2/5/2025
Second reading, passed, yeas 90 nays 1
Yes: 90 • No: 1
Actions Timeline
Filed with Secretary Of State 03/26
3/27/2025HouseSigned by Governor 03/25
3/26/2025HouseSent to Governor
3/24/2025HouseSigned by Speaker
3/24/2025HouseSigned by President
3/21/2025SenateSecond reading, passed, yeas 90 nays 3, Emergency clause carried
3/18/2025HouseConcurred
3/18/2025HouseReturned to House (12)
3/12/2025HouseEmergency clause carried
3/11/2025SenateSecond reading, passed as amended, yeas 45 nays 2
3/11/2025SenateAmendment adopted, placed on calendar
3/10/2025SenateReported back amended, do pass, amendment placed on calendar 7 0 0
3/7/2025SenateCommittee Hearing 11:00
3/7/2025SenateIntroduced, first reading, referred Energy and Natural Resources Committee
2/13/2025SenateReceived from House
2/6/2025SenateSecond reading, passed, yeas 90 nays 1
2/5/2025HouseAmendment adopted, placed on calendar
2/4/2025HouseReported back amended, do pass, amendment placed on calendar 12 0 1
2/3/2025HouseCommittee Hearing 09:00
1/31/2025HouseIntroduced, first reading, referred Energy and Natural Resources Committee
1/20/2025House
Bill Text
Adopted by the House Energy and Natural Resources Committee
Adopted by the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee
Enrollment
FIRST ENGROSSMENT
FIRST ENGROSSMENT with Senate Amendments
INTRODUCED
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