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North DakotaSB 21162025 Regular SessionSenate
AN ACT to create and enact a new subsection to section 49-22-13 and a new subsection to section 49-22.1-10 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to public hearings for energy conversion and transmission facilities; and to amend and reenact sections 49-22-03, 49-22-16.4, and 49-22.1-01 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to public hearings and light-mitigating technology systems.
Sponsored By: Senate Energy and Natural Resources
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Bill Overview
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3 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 0 costs, 2 mixed.
Technical hearings for energy projects
The Public Service Commission can hold a technical hearing on energy siting applications. It can start the hearing on its own or at the request of a directly interested person. Parties may present evidence and examine and cross-examine witnesses under state hearing rules. This applies to cases under chapters 49-22 and 49-22.1, including gas and liquid projects.
New definitions for energy project siting
Utility‑scale energy storage now counts as an electric energy conversion facility and must follow chapter 49-22 permits and site rules. The law defines repower for wind as replacing turbine equipment that raises output or height; routine maintenance and simple part swaps are not repowering. For gas and liquid projects, a road use agreement now clearly covers heavy road permits, access points, crossings, setbacks, dust control, and road repair plans.
Wind farms must use light mitigation
The commission adopts rules by January 1, 2019 for light‑mitigating systems that follow FAA standards. Wind projects with certificates issued after June 5, 2016 must have working systems by December 31, 2019. Projects with certificates issued before June 5, 2016 must comply by December 31, 2021. After a public hearing, the commission may grant a waiver or more time for technical or economic reasons. Owners must pay all costs to install, run, and maintain these systems.
Sponsors & Cosponsors
Sponsor
Senate Energy and Natural Resources
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Cosponsors
There are no cosponsors for this bill.
Roll Call Votes
House vote • 3/21/2025
Second reading, passed, yeas 75 nays 9
Yes: 75 • No: 9
Senate vote • 1/20/2025
Second reading, passed, yeas 47 nays 0
Yes: 47 • No: 0
Actions Timeline
Filed with Secretary Of State 03/31
4/1/2025HouseSigned by Governor 03/27
3/31/2025SenateSent to Governor
3/26/2025SenateSigned by President
3/26/2025SenateSigned by Speaker
3/26/2025HouseReturned to Senate
3/24/2025SenateSecond reading, passed, yeas 75 nays 9
3/21/2025HouseReported back, do pass, placed on consent calendar 13 0 0
3/20/2025HouseCommittee Hearing 02:00
3/20/2025HouseIntroduced, first reading, referred Energy and Natural Resources 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 1
1/17/2025SenateCommittee Hearing 09:00
1/17/2025SenateIntroduced, first reading, referred Energy and Natural Resources Committee
1/7/2025Senate
Bill Text
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