All Roll Calls
Yes: 84 • No: 5
North DakotaHCR 30172025 Regular SessionHouseWALLET
A concurrent resolution recognizing December 6th as annual "Miner's Day" to honor the hard work and dedication of coal miners, whose critical efforts provide reliable and affordable energy to millions of people, fuel economic growth, and support the energy security of North Dakota and the region.
Sponsored By: Anna S. Novak (Republican)
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Bill Overview
Analyzed Economic Effects
3 provisions identified: 3 benefits, 0 costs, 0 mixed.
More federal help on carbon capture
The law urges federal agencies to partner more with North Dakota on carbon capture, critical minerals, and rare earths. The goal is to keep coal plants operating while cutting emissions. It asks for faster research, development, and deployment. This is a request only and does not create or fund a federal program.
State urges repeal of 2009 Endangerment Finding
The law urges the federal government to review and repeal the 2009 Endangerment Finding. The aim is a more balanced rule set for coal-based power and the local economy. This is a request only and does not change federal law or provide money.
Protect affordable, reliable power in North Dakota
The law urges federal agencies to avoid rules that raise power bills or risk outages in North Dakota. It supports strong base-load power, more generation, and faster work on lignite plant technology. It calls for fair market rules for coal, gas, nuclear, and renewables. It asks federal leaders to work with North Dakota and the lignite industry on rules based on science, technology, and realistic timelines. This is a request only and does not change federal law or spend money.
Sponsors & Cosponsors
Sponsor
Anna S. Novak
Republican • House
Cosponsors
Dick Anderson
Republican • House
Jason Dockter
Republican • House
Jeremy Olson
Republican • House
SuAnn Olson
Republican • House
Todd Porter
Republican • House
Bill Tveit
Republican • House
Keith Boehm
Republican • Senate
Greg Kessel
Republican • Senate
Dale Patten
Republican • Senate
Roll Call Votes
House vote • 2/18/2025
Second reading, adopted yeas 84 nays 5
Yes: 84 • No: 5
Actions Timeline
Filed with Secretary Of State 03/21
3/20/2025HouseSigned by Speaker
3/20/2025HouseSigned by President
3/18/2025SenateReturned to House
3/17/2025HouseSecond reading, adopted
3/14/2025SenateReported back, do pass, place on calendar 7 0 0
3/13/2025SenateCommittee Hearing 10:00
3/13/2025SenateIntroduced, first reading, referred Energy and Natural Resources Committee
2/20/2025SenateReceived from House
2/19/2025SenateSecond reading, adopted yeas 84 nays 5
2/18/2025HouseAmendment adopted, placed on calendar
2/17/2025HouseReported back amended, do pass, amendment placed on calendar 13 0 0
2/14/2025HouseCommittee Hearing 09:00
2/13/2025HouseIntroduced, first reading, referred Energy and Natural Resources Committee
1/30/2025House
Bill Text
Enrollment
FIRST ENGROSSMENT
INTRODUCED
Prepared by the Legislative Council staff for Representative Novak
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