All Roll Calls
Yes: 120 • No: 19
North DakotaSB 22582025 Regular SessionSenate
AN ACT to create and enact a new section to chapter 28-32 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to the enforcement of agency rules.
Sponsored By: Todd Beard (Republican)
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Bill Overview
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2 provisions identified: 2 benefits, 0 costs, 0 mixed.
Agencies must cite legal authority
When a state agency enforces a rule, it must cite the exact statute or rule that gives it authority. This citation must be in notices, orders, determinations, and similar actions. This helps people see the legal basis for the agency’s decision.
Stronger checks on agency rule enforcement
If an agency exceeds its legal authority, or a court does not affirm its decision under section 28-32-46, the agency must report it to the Governor’s office. Anyone can also report a violation of this law to the Governor’s office. The Governor’s office must investigate and may issue a written warning, require an improvement plan, or terminate employment. The office must keep records of every report and any actions taken. Each year it must report to the Administrative Rules Committee which agencies had reported violations and how many. If the committee asks, the office must provide copies of its records.
Sponsors & Cosponsors
Sponsor
Todd Beard
Republican • Senate
Cosponsors
Ben Koppelman
Republican • House
Jerry Klein
Republican • Senate
Bob Paulson
Republican • Senate
Roll Call Votes
House vote • 3/17/2025
Second reading, passed, yeas 90 nays 2
Yes: 90 • No: 2
Senate vote • 2/24/2025
Second reading, passed, yeas 30 nays 17
Yes: 30 • No: 17
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
3/20/2025HouseReturned to Senate
3/18/2025SenateSecond reading, passed, yeas 90 nays 2
3/17/2025HouseReported back, do pass, place on calendar 14 0 0
3/14/2025HouseCommittee Hearing 08:30
3/13/2025HouseIntroduced, first reading, referred Government and Veterans Affairs Committee
3/7/2025HouseReceived from Senate
2/25/2025HouseSecond reading, passed, yeas 30 nays 17
2/24/2025SenateAmendment adopted
2/24/2025SenateAmendment proposed on floor
2/24/2025SenateReported back, do not pass, placed on calendar 5 1 0
2/21/2025SenateCommittee Hearing 09:30
2/14/2025SenateIntroduced, first reading, referred State and Local Government Committee
1/20/2025Senate
Bill Text
Enrollment
FIRST ENGROSSMENT
INTRODUCED
Prepared by the Legislative Council staff for Senator Beard
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