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North DakotaHB 15922025 Regular SessionHouse
AN ACT to amend and reenact sections 54-17.5-01, 54-17.5-02, 54-17.5-03, 54-17.5-04, and 54-17.5-06 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to the appointments, operations, and powers of the lignite research council, the powers of the industrial commission, and public record exemptions.
Sponsored By: Anna S. Novak (Republican)
Signed by Governor
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Bill Overview
Analyzed Economic Effects
3 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 1 costs, 1 mixed.
Daily pay for lignite council legislators
Legislators serving on the Lignite Research Council receive daily pay for council meetings and other official council duties. Pay follows the rate set by state law. The Legislative Council pays this compensation and reimburses travel and expenses as allowed by law.
Less public access to lignite records
The law limits public access to certain lignite program records held by the Industrial Commission. The Commission must determine that covered records contain trade secrets or commercial, financial, or proprietary information of applicants, contractors, or recipients. The identities of independent technical reviewers and council members who make recommendations are also confidential and not public records.
Lignite council gains input and support
The Lignite Research Council has 26 members: 24 governor appointees and two legislators appointed by Legislative Management’s chair. The governor chooses from Lignite Energy Council lists, with seats for industry, government, workers, tribal interests, and landowners. The council recommends grants, loans, and other aid to the Industrial Commission. The Commission must regularly consult the council through grant meetings, written recommendations, and chances to review proposed fund policies. When the council decides a technical advisor is needed, the Commission must fund one from the lignite program.
Sponsors & Cosponsors
Sponsor
Anna S. Novak
Republican • House
Cosponsors
Dick Anderson
Republican • House
Jeremy Olson
Republican • House
Bill Tveit
Republican • House
Keith Boehm
Republican • Senate
Greg Kessel
Republican • Senate
Roll Call Votes
House vote • 4/9/2025
Second reading, passed, yeas 88 nays 3
Yes: 88 • No: 3
Senate vote • 4/1/2025
Second reading, passed as amended, yeas 45 nays 1
Yes: 45 • No: 1
House vote • 2/11/2025
Second reading, passed, yeas 91 nays 0
Yes: 91 • No: 0
Actions Timeline
Filed with Secretary Of State 04/16
4/21/2025HouseSigned by Governor 04/16
4/18/2025HouseSent to Governor
4/15/2025HouseSigned by Speaker
4/15/2025HouseSigned by President
4/14/2025SenateSecond reading, passed, yeas 88 nays 3
4/9/2025HouseConcurred
4/9/2025HouseReturned to House (12)
4/2/2025HouseSecond reading, passed as amended, yeas 45 nays 1
4/1/2025SenateAmendment adopted, placed on calendar
3/31/2025SenateReported back amended, do pass, amendment placed on calendar 7 0 0
3/28/2025SenateCommittee Hearing 03:00
3/6/2025SenateIntroduced, first reading, referred Energy and Natural Resources Committee
2/13/2025SenateReceived from House
2/12/2025SenateSecond reading, passed, yeas 91 nays 0
2/11/2025HouseReported back, do pass, placed on consent calendar 10 0 3
2/6/2025HouseCommittee Hearing 09:00
2/6/2025HouseIntroduced, first reading, referred Energy and Natural Resources Committee
1/20/2025House
Bill Text
Enrollment
HOUSE BILL NO. 1592 with Senate Amendments
INTRODUCED
Prepared by the Legislative Council staff for Representative Novak
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