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North DakotaSB 23352025 Regular SessionSenateWALLET
AN ACT to create and enact a new section to chapter 38-11.1 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to pretrial appraisals; and to amend and reenact section 38-11.1-09 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to the recovery of attorney's fees in an action relating to oil and gas production.
Sponsored By: Jeffery J. Magrum (Republican)
Signed by Governor
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Bill Overview
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2 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 0 costs, 1 mixed.
Landowners can recover drilling lawsuit costs
North Dakota drilling compensation claimants who reject a developer's offer and win more in court must receive reasonable attorney fees. They also receive court costs and case expenses allowed under state law, plus interest on the final compensation amount. Interest runs from the day drilling began, using the Bank of North Dakota's prime rate on the judgment date. The required appraisal or its value opinion cannot be admitted as evidence unless the surface owner offers it. Having the appraisal does not require or bar other evidence.
Landowners must get appraisals before suing
Before filing a North Dakota drilling compensation lawsuit, claimants must get a written appraisal of all affected or foreseeably affected parcels. A certified appraiser or someone holding an authorized temporary or other appraisal permit must prepare it. Claimants must give the mineral developer a copy before the court can take the case. Within 30 days after receiving it, the developer can make a new settlement offer, which becomes the offer used for court-award comparisons. The developer must repay the surface owner's reasonable actual appraisal costs or, at the owner's choice, pay the appraiser directly.
Sponsors & Cosponsors
Sponsor
Jeffery J. Magrum
Republican • Senate
Cosponsors
Michael Dwyer
Republican • Senate
Bob Paulson
Republican • Senate
Roll Call Votes
Senate vote • 4/2/2025
Second reading, passed, yeas 47 nays 0
Yes: 47 • No: 0
House vote • 3/26/2025
Second reading, passed as amended, yeas 92 nays 0
Yes: 92 • No: 0
Senate vote • 2/21/2025
Second reading, passed, yeas 47 nays 0
Yes: 47 • No: 0
Actions Timeline
Filed with Secretary Of State 04/08
4/9/2025HouseSigned by Governor 04/07
4/8/2025SenateSent to Governor
4/4/2025SenateSigned by President
4/4/2025SenateSigned by Speaker
4/4/2025HouseSecond reading, passed, yeas 47 nays 0
4/2/2025SenateConcurred
4/2/2025SenateReturned to Senate (12)
3/27/2025SenateSecond reading, passed as amended, yeas 92 nays 0
3/26/2025HouseAmendment adopted, placed on calendar
3/24/2025HouseReported back amended, do pass, amendment placed on calendar 13 0 0
3/21/2025HouseCommittee Hearing 03:30
3/13/2025HouseIntroduced, first reading, referred Energy and Natural Resources Committee
2/25/2025HouseReceived from Senate
2/24/2025HouseSecond reading, passed, yeas 47 nays 0
2/21/2025SenateAmendment adopted, placed on calendar
2/21/2025SenateReported back amended, do pass, amendment placed on calendar 7 0 0
2/20/2025SenateCommittee Hearing 10:00
1/30/2025SenateIntroduced, first reading, referred Energy and Natural Resources Committee
1/20/2025Senate
Bill Text
Enrollment
FIRST ENGROSSMENT
FIRST ENGROSSMENT with House Amendments
INTRODUCED
Prepared by the Legislative Council staff for Representative Porter
Prepared by the Legislative Council staff for Senator Boehm
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