All Roll Calls
Yes: 118 • No: 18
North DakotaHB 16022025 Regular SessionHouseWALLET
AN ACT to amend and reenact section 54-52-02.15 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to political subdivision participation in the public employees retirement system defined contribution retirement plan.
Sponsored By: Jim Kasper (Republican)
Signed by Governor
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Bill Overview
Analyzed Economic Effects
4 provisions identified: 2 benefits, 1 costs, 1 mixed.
Current members keep pension benefits
If you became a participating or deferred member before January 1, 2025, you stay in the defined benefit plan. This remains true even if you are rehired after December 31, 2024.
New public hires join DC plan
Beginning January 1, 2025, the defined benefit main plan is closed to new eligible employees. If you start with a participating employer on or after that date and are a permanent employee age 18+ who is not eligible for a listed plan, you must join the defined contribution plan under chapter 54-52.6. This does not change rules for law enforcement, judges, highway patrol, teachers’ fund, or the university alternative retirement program.
Switching between DC and special plans
If you are in the defined contribution plan and later qualify for a listed plan (law enforcement, judges, highway patrol, teachers’ fund, or the university alternative plan), you can join that plan. If you are in a listed plan and later become an eligible employee, you cannot join the main defined benefit plan. In that case, you take part in the defined contribution plan. This exclusion does not apply to people who were already in the defined benefit plan before January 1, 2025.
Local governments can opt out, no exit fee
Political subdivisions do not have to join the state defined contribution plan. If a local government leaves that plan, the retirement board cannot charge any withdrawal fees or costs.
Sponsors & Cosponsors
Sponsor
Jim Kasper
Republican • House
Cosponsors
Jorin Johnson
Republican • House
Keith Kempenich
Republican • House
Ben Koppelman
Republican • House
Mike Motschenbacher
Republican • House
Dan Ruby
Republican • House
Vicky Steiner
Republican • House
Sean Cleary
Republican • Senate
David Hogue
Republican • Senate
Jerry Klein
Republican • Senate
Bob Paulson
Republican • Senate
Roll Call Votes
Senate vote • 3/25/2025
Second reading, passed, yeas 46 nays 0
Yes: 46 • No: 0
House vote • 2/19/2025
Second reading, passed, yeas 72 nays 18
Yes: 72 • No: 18
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
3/27/2025SenateReturned to House
3/26/2025HouseSecond reading, passed, yeas 46 nays 0
3/25/2025SenateReported back, do pass, place on calendar 4 0 2
3/21/2025SenateCommittee Hearing 02:30
3/20/2025SenateIntroduced, first reading, referred State and Local Government Committee
2/20/2025SenateReceived from House
2/20/2025SenateSecond reading, passed, yeas 72 nays 18
2/19/2025HouseAmendment adopted, placed on calendar
2/18/2025HouseReported back amended, do pass, amendment placed on calendar 8 2 4
2/17/2025HouseCommittee Hearing 10:00
1/30/2025HouseIntroduced, first reading, referred Government and Veterans Affairs Committee
1/20/2025House
Bill Text
Enrollment
FIRST ENGROSSMENT
INTRODUCED
Prepared by the Legislative Council staff for Representative Kasper
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