All Roll Calls
Yes: 262 • No: 14
North DakotaSB 21802025 Regular SessionSenate
AN ACT to create and enact a new section to chapter 44-04 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to the opportunity to provide public comment at a meeting of a public entity.
Sponsored By: Bob Paulson (Republican)
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Bill Overview
Analyzed Economic Effects
2 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 0 costs, 1 mixed.
Some local meetings must allow comments
The law requires public comment at some regular meetings. At least one out of four regular meetings each year must allow attendees to speak. This applies to city, county, township, school, park, and water boards. It guarantees more chances for residents to be heard.
Rules and limits for public comment
If you speak, you must give your name and address in writing. Your address is kept private under state open records rules. Local boards can set time limits for each speaker or for the whole comment period. Each board must adopt a written policy for comments. The policy can require comments to be on-topic, bar abusive or unlawful remarks, and block comments that share confidential information or belong in another process.
Sponsors & Cosponsors
Sponsor
Bob Paulson
Republican • Senate
Cosponsors
Daniel Johnston
Republican • House
Scott Louser
Republican • House
Dan Ruby
Republican • House
Larry Luick
Republican • Senate
Kent Weston
Republican • Senate
Roll Call Votes
House vote • 4/24/2025
Second reading, passed as amended, yeas 93 nays 0
Yes: 93 • No: 0
Senate vote • 4/21/2025
Second reading, passed, yeas 43 nays 4
Yes: 43 • No: 4
House vote • 4/1/2025
Second reading, passed as amended, yeas 85 nays 4
Yes: 85 • No: 4
Senate vote • 2/20/2025
Second reading, passed, yeas 41 nays 6
Yes: 41 • No: 6
Actions Timeline
Filed with Secretary Of State 05/01
5/2/2025HouseSigned by Governor 04/30
5/1/2025SenateSent to Governor
4/29/2025SenateSigned by President
4/29/2025SenateSigned by Speaker
4/28/2025HouseSecond reading, passed as amended, yeas 93 nays 0
4/24/2025HouseConference committee report adopted
4/24/2025HouseReported back from conference committee, in place of, placed on calendar
4/21/2025HouseSecond reading, passed, yeas 43 nays 4
4/21/2025SenateConference committee report adopted
4/21/2025SenateReported back from conference committee, in place of, placed on calendar
4/17/2025SenateConference committee appointed Fegley Ostlie Warrey
4/8/2025HouseConference committee appointed Castaneda Barta Walen
4/4/2025SenateRefused to concur
4/4/2025SenateReturned to Senate (12)
4/2/2025SenateSecond reading, passed as amended, yeas 85 nays 4
4/1/2025HouseAmendment adopted, placed on calendar
3/31/2025HouseReported back amended, do pass, amendment placed on calendar 9 1 3
3/28/2025HouseCommittee Hearing 03:00
3/20/2025HouseIntroduced, first reading, referred Political Subdivisions Committee
2/25/2025HouseReceived from Senate
2/21/2025HouseSecond reading, passed, yeas 41 nays 6
2/20/2025SenateAmendment adopted, placed on calendar
2/18/2025SenateReported back amended, do pass, amendment placed on calendar 5 0 1
2/17/2025SenateCommittee Hearing 09:00
1/24/2025Senate
Bill Text
Adopted by the House Political Subdivisions Committee
Adopted by the Senate State and Local Government Committee
Enrollment
FIRST ENGROSSMENT
FIRST ENGROSSMENT with Conference Committee Amendments
FIRST ENGROSSMENT with House Amendments
INTRODUCED
Prepared by the Legislative Council staff for Senator Castaneda
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