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North DakotaSB 23952025 Regular SessionSenateWALLET
AN ACT to create and enact a new chapter to title 43 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to universal licensure and board operations.
Sponsored By: David Hogue (Republican)
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Bill Overview
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5 provisions identified: 2 benefits, 0 costs, 3 mixed.
Quicker licensing, temporary permits, clear appeals
Boards must issue a license within 17 business days for a complete, routine application. This deadline does not apply to applications handled through interstate compacts or transfer agreements, which must still be processed quickly under those rules. Boards may let staff or selected members issue provisional or temporary licenses between meetings for routine, complete files. Applications must be available online. If a board requires a North Dakota law exam, it must offer it at least monthly and may limit attempts. If your license is delayed, you must first seek a fix with the board; if not resolved, you can bring it to the governor’s office, and boards must post how to contact that office.
Simpler licensing for out-of-state workers
If a board is not in an active interstate compact or transfer deal, it must license qualified out-of-state professionals. You must have used your license two of the last three years and show the education and skill the board requires. You cannot be under active investigation, have discipline in the last ten years, or have disqualifying conduct unless the board waives it. You must pay board fees and submit state and federal background checks if the board requires them. The state board of law examiners may use a character and fitness review instead of the background-check rule.
Boards review interstate compacts yearly
If a board is not already in an effective interstate compact, it must review available compacts each year and decide if joining helps the profession. The review must appear on the board’s agenda and in its minutes. If the board decides not to join, it must send the compact and its reasons to the labor commissioner.
Online CE and more board help
You can complete required continuing education online for license renewal unless another law, rule, or national standard requires in-person hours. Boards may provide education or resources to people entering the field and to current licensees. The Department of Labor and Human Rights must keep a website with board resources, staff and member contacts, and a message board on licensing best practices.
Governor appoints and can remove members
Unless another law says otherwise, the governor appoints board members and may remove them for cause, misconduct, incapacity, or neglect of duty. When a term ends, a member may keep serving until the governor names a replacement.
Sponsors & Cosponsors
Sponsor
David Hogue
Republican • Senate
Cosponsors
There are no cosponsors for this bill.
Roll Call Votes
House vote • 3/28/2025
Second reading, passed, yeas 89 nays 2
Yes: 89 • No: 2
Senate vote • 2/25/2025
Second reading, passed, yeas 45 nays 1
Yes: 45 • No: 1
Actions Timeline
Filed with Secretary Of State 04/03
4/4/2025HouseSigned by Governor 04/03
4/3/2025SenateSent to Governor
4/2/2025SenateSigned by President
4/2/2025SenateSigned by Speaker
4/2/2025HouseReturned to Senate
3/31/2025SenateSecond reading, passed, yeas 89 nays 2
3/28/2025HouseReported back, do pass, place on calendar 12 0 2
3/26/2025HouseCommittee Hearing 09:30
3/19/2025HouseIntroduced, first reading, referred Industry, Business and Labor Committee
3/7/2025HouseReceived from Senate
2/25/2025HouseSecond reading, passed, yeas 45 nays 1
2/25/2025SenateAmendment adopted, placed on calendar
2/25/2025SenateReported back amended, do pass, amendment placed on calendar 5 0 0
2/24/2025SenateCommittee Hearing 09:00
2/21/2025SenateIntroduced, first reading, referred Workforce Development Committee
1/27/2025Senate
Bill Text
Adopted by the Senate Workforce Development Committee
Enrollment
FIRST ENGROSSMENT
INTRODUCED
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