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North DakotaSB 20902025 Regular SessionSenate
AN ACT to amend and reenact section 18-01-02, subsection 1 of section 18-01-03.1, sections 18-01-06, 18-01-07, 23-15-04, and 54-12-01 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to updating language for the state fire marshal department and to the attorney general's authority to appoint the state fire marshal; to repeal sections 18-01-35 and 18-01-36 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to fund fees collected by the state fire marshal department; and to provide for a retroactive application.
Sponsored By: Senate State and Local Government
Signed by Governor
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Bill Overview
Analyzed Economic Effects
3 provisions identified: 3 benefits, 0 costs, 0 mixed.
Broader fire safety enforcement across North Dakota
North Dakota’s State Fire Marshal and deputies have broader powers to enforce fire safety laws. Their authority covers fireworks, hazardous materials, and the installation and upkeep of fire protection and life safety systems. It also covers safety rules at schools, public places, and other locations where 50 or more people gather. They can also investigate the origin and cause of explosions.
Local fire officers get longer reporting deadlines
Local investigating officers now have 30 days after a fire to submit written reports, up from one week. Local fire chiefs and designated city or rural fire district officials must report fires within 30 days. Reports must identify owners or occupants, describe the fire’s origin and cause, and state whether carelessness, accident, or intent caused it. Reports must use a format compatible with the national emergency response information system or one prescribed by the State Fire Marshal. Fires with unknown origins must be reported regardless of damage amount. The State Fire Marshal can direct investigations and must keep statewide fire records and statistics.
Required fire inspection fee removed for facilities
The State Fire Marshal no longer has to charge the inspection fee previously capped at $50. This applies to facilities requiring fire safety inspections under Department of Health and Human Services rules. Savings depend on whether a facility paid the fee and how much it paid. The law also repeals two separate fire marshal fee provisions. Their fee amounts and financial effects are not specified.
Sponsors & Cosponsors
Sponsor
Senate State and Local Government
Affiliation unavailable
Cosponsors
There are no cosponsors for this bill.
Roll Call Votes
Senate vote • 3/18/2025
Second reading, passed, yeas 45 nays 1
Yes: 45 • No: 1
House vote • 3/12/2025
Second reading, passed, yeas 86 nays 6
Yes: 86 • No: 6
Senate vote • 1/20/2025
Second reading, passed, yeas 47 nays 0
Yes: 47 • No: 0
Actions Timeline
Filed with Secretary Of State 03/25
3/26/2025HouseSigned by Governor 03/24
3/24/2025SenateSent to Governor
3/21/2025SenateSigned by President
3/21/2025SenateSigned by Speaker
3/20/2025HouseSecond reading, passed, yeas 45 nays 1
3/18/2025SenateConcurred
3/18/2025SenateReturned to Senate (12)
3/13/2025SenateSecond reading, passed, yeas 86 nays 6
3/12/2025HouseAmendment adopted, placed on calendar
3/10/2025HouseReported back amended, do pass, amendment placed on calendar 12 0 1
3/7/2025HouseCommittee Hearing 11:00
3/6/2025HouseIntroduced, first reading, referred Political Subdivisions Committee
2/13/2025HouseReceived from Senate
1/21/2025HouseSecond reading, passed, yeas 47 nays 0
1/20/2025SenateReported back, do pass, place on calendar 6 0 0
1/17/2025SenateCommittee Hearing 01:30
1/9/2025SenateIntroduced, first reading, referred State and Local Government Committee
1/7/2025Senate
Bill Text
Adopted by the House Political Subdivisions Committee
Enrollment
FIRST ENGROSSMENT with House Amendments
INTRODUCED
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