North DakotaSB 21742025 Regular SessionSenateWALLET

AN ACT to amend and reenact sections 11-33-02.1 and 58-03-11.1 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to the regulation of odors in an animal feeding operation and zoning authority over animal feeding operations in counties and townships; and to provide an effective date.

Sponsored By: Paul J. Thomas (Republican)

Signed by Governor

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Bill Overview

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New siting rules for livestock farms

Beginning August 1, 2026, North Dakota counties and townships can shorten or lengthen required distances between animal feeding operations and nearby homes or designated residential, recreational, or commercial land. Changes must use the agriculture commissioner's odor tool, with an odor-annoyance-free percentage no higher than 94%. Applicants can ask local boards to confirm compliance with zoning rules filed with the state environmental agency before the petition arrives. Petitions must describe the operation's nature, scope, and location, with a map showing road access, structures, and distances to the nearest section line. Without a valid board objection within 60 days of a complete application, the operation is treated as compliant. After approval or no valid objection, local governments cannot add zoning rules about the operation's nature, scope, or location if applicants meet three requirements: promptly seek a state environmental permit, obtain a final permit, and start construction within three years after permit issuance and the end of permit appeals. Procedural deadlines keep running during appeals of local actions or decisions.

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsor

  • Paul J. Thomas

    Republican • Senate

Cosponsors

  • Mike Beltz

    Republican • House

  • Dori Hauck

    Republican • House

  • Cole Conley

    Republican • Senate

  • Randy D. Lemm

    Republican • Senate

  • Kent Weston

    Republican • Senate

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 108 • No: 30

House vote • 3/25/2025

Second reading, passed, yeas 66 nays 25

Yes: 66 • No: 25

Senate vote • 2/19/2025

Second reading, passed, yeas 42 nays 5

Yes: 42 • No: 5

Actions Timeline

  1. Filed with Secretary Of State 04/03

    4/4/2025House
  2. Signed by Governor 04/02

    4/3/2025Senate
  3. Sent to Governor

    3/31/2025Senate
  4. Signed by President

    3/31/2025Senate
  5. Signed by Speaker

    3/31/2025House
  6. Returned to Senate

    3/26/2025Senate
  7. Second reading, passed, yeas 66 nays 25

    3/25/2025House
  8. Reported back, do pass, place on calendar 9 5 0

    3/20/2025House
  9. Committee Hearing 10:15

    3/7/2025House
  10. Introduced, first reading, referred Agriculture Committee

    2/21/2025House
  11. Received from Senate

    2/20/2025House
  12. Second reading, passed, yeas 42 nays 5

    2/19/2025Senate
  13. Amendment adopted, placed on calendar

    2/17/2025Senate
  14. Reported back amended, do pass, amendment placed on calendar 5 1 0

    2/14/2025Senate
  15. Rereferred to Agriculture and Veterans Affairs

    2/3/2025Senate
  16. Reported back, do not pass, placed on calendar 6 0 0

    1/30/2025Senate
  17. Committee Hearing 10:30

    1/23/2025Senate
  18. Introduced, first reading, referred Agriculture and Veterans Affairs Committee

    1/13/2025Senate

Bill Text

  • Enrollment

  • FIRST ENGROSSMENT

  • INTRODUCED

  • Prepared by the Legislative Council staff for Senator Luick

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