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Yes: 183 • No: 0
North DakotaSB 21982025 Regular SessionSenateWALLET
AN ACT to amend and reenact section 37-01-25, subsection 1 of section 37-01-40, and section 37-14-01.1 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to national guard or federal service leave of absence for state and political subdivision employees and the definition of veteran; and to declare an emergency.
Sponsored By: Josh Boschee (Democratic)
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Bill Overview
Analyzed Economic Effects
3 provisions identified: 3 benefits, 0 costs, 0 mixed.
Broader veteran status in North Dakota
The law updates who counts as a veteran. Statewide, you are a veteran if you served 180 days of continuous federal active duty, or the full ordered period if shorter, for reasons other than training. You must be discharged under other than dishonorable conditions; completion of required service counts even if under 180 days. For chapter 37-14 benefits, you also qualify if the VA has given you a service-connected disability rating. Current Guard or reserve members count, and former Guard or reserve members count if their discharge was not dishonorable. The added coverage for current and former Guard or reserve does not apply to section 37-14-14.
More military leave for public employees
State and local government employers must grant you leave for active military duty, including travel. You keep your job status and efficiency rating. If you worked 90 straight days before leave, you get 20 paid workdays each calendar year. If your absence is for mobilization or emergency state active duty, the first 30 days are paid, minus any other paid military leave you used that year. When duty falls on a workday, your employer must offer three choices: unpaid time off, use paid military leave (if eligible), or reschedule work.
Changes take effect immediately
The act is an emergency measure. It takes effect immediately upon enactment. The changes above apply right away.
Sponsors & Cosponsors
Sponsor
Josh Boschee
Democratic • Senate
Cosponsors
Brandy L. Pyle
Republican • House
Bernie Satrom
Republican • House
Mary Schneider
Democratic • House
Sean Cleary
Republican • Senate
Scott Meyer
Republican • Senate
Roll Call Votes
Senate vote • 4/11/2025
Second reading, passed, yeas 46 nays 0, Emergency clause carried
Yes: 46 • No: 0
House vote • 3/31/2025
Second reading, passed as amended, yeas 90 nays 0
Yes: 90 • No: 0
Senate vote • 1/27/2025
Second reading, passed, yeas 47 nays 0
Yes: 47 • No: 0
Actions Timeline
Filed with Secretary Of State 04/17
4/21/2025HouseSigned by Governor 04/17
4/18/2025SenateSent to Governor
4/16/2025SenateSigned by President
4/15/2025SenateSigned by Speaker
4/15/2025HouseSecond reading, passed, yeas 46 nays 0, Emergency clause carried
4/11/2025SenateConcurred
4/11/2025SenateReturned to Senate (12)
4/1/2025SenateEmergency clause carried
3/31/2025HouseSecond reading, passed as amended, yeas 90 nays 0
3/31/2025HouseLaid over two legislative days
3/26/2025HouseAmendment adopted, placed on calendar
3/24/2025HouseReported back amended, do pass, amendment placed on calendar 12 0 1
3/21/2025HouseCommittee Hearing 10:45
3/20/2025HouseIntroduced, first reading, referred Political Subdivisions Committee
2/18/2025HouseReceived from Senate
1/28/2025HouseSecond reading, passed, yeas 47 nays 0
1/27/2025SenateReported back, do pass, place on calendar 4 0 1
1/24/2025SenateCommittee Hearing 09:30
1/24/2025SenateIntroduced, first reading, referred Workforce Development Committee
1/14/2025Senate
Bill Text
Adopted by the House Political Subdivisions Committee
Enrollment
INTRODUCED
SENATE BILL NO. 2198 with House Amendments
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