Legislative Management adopts special‑session rule package and day‑one agendas for Jan. 21 special session Legislative Management approved special‑session rule amendments that accelerate floor procedures, create two joint standing committees, and shift several filing deadlines. It also adopted tentative day‑one Senate and House agendas, including time to swear in new House members.

North Dakota's Legislative Management is shaking things up with new rules and joint committees to streamline the upcoming special session—are you ready for the changes?

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Panel Discusses Banning Child Dolls and Revising Juvenile Criminal Code in North Dakota Lawmakers consider legislation to ban child dolls and revise juvenile criminal statutes.

North Dakota lawmakers are grappling with critical legal issues, including the controversial ban on child sexual dolls and the complexities of Alford pleas in criminal cases.

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Eighth Circuit denies stay in redistricting case impacting Districts 9 and 15 Next week could see redistricting mandates take effect; urgency for legislative action grows.

Critical redistricting changes could reshape North Dakota's political landscape as new boundaries might be enforced next week, leaving current legislators in a precarious position.

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Legislative Council warns of veto power ambiguity following Attorney General's opinion Council expresses concern over expanding governor's veto powers due to recent legal opinion.

Concerns are mounting in North Dakota as a recent attorney general's opinion threatens to redefine the governor's veto powers, raising alarms over legislative authority and transparency.

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Eighth Circuit denies plaintiffs' motion to stay ruling ahead of Supreme Court appeal Eighth Circuit Court denies stay, potentially enforcing boundaries adopted in 2021 legislation.

The Eighth Circuit's swift denial of a stay could reshape North Dakota's legal landscape as plaintiffs prepare to challenge the ruling in the Supreme Court.

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Conference committee reviews Senate Bill 2004 amid language conflicts and staffing debates Committee discusses conflicts in Senate Bill 2004's language and staffing resource disagreements.

In a tense North Dakota Legislature meeting, lawmakers grapple with conflicting language in Senate Bill 2004 that could reshape state governance.

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New laws set to replace existing regulations as software goes live Lawmakers confirm transition to new regulations contingent on software launch date

North Dakota lawmakers are gearing up for a major overhaul of state regulations, but it all hinges on a successful software launch!

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Senate committee approves amendment 0.05004 for Senate Bill 2113 Senate committee unanimously supports Amendment 0.05004 to revise treatment hearing timelines.

North Dakota's Senate committee just made a game-changing move by unanimously supporting an amendment that could revolutionize treatment hearing timelines!

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North Dakota Senate passes key bills including tax changes and human trafficking education Senate passes several bills including tax amendments and human trafficking education funding.

The North Dakota Senate just passed a series of groundbreaking bills, including a major tax amendment for the coal industry and mandatory human trafficking education in schools!

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Legislators unanimously approve House amendments to recording devices bill Committee accepts House amendments addressing First Amendment rights and technical tweaks

In a decisive meeting, North Dakota legislators swiftly approved crucial amendments to a bill on recording devices, ensuring transparency while upholding First Amendment rights.

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Conference committee reviews amendments to House Bill 1218 on economic analysis threshold Committee discusses raising project cost threshold for economic analysis to $1 million.

The North Dakota Legislature is under fire as a contentious bill could change how state-funded drainage projects are evaluated, potentially leaving millions unassessed!

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North Dakota Assembly enacts new firearm liability and possession regulations Legislative Assembly establishes new rules on firearm possession and liability for public entities.

North Dakota's House Bill 1588 is stirring debate by balancing firearm regulations with individual rights, introducing new rules for weapon possession and public safety.

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North Dakota legislators propose bill banning sanctuary city policies and establishing compliance fund Legislative Assembly acts to prohibit sanctuary policies and create a sanctuary compliance fund.

North Dakota lawmakers are taking a bold step by introducing a bill that could ban sanctuary city policies and reshape the state's immigration landscape.

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North Dakota prohibits misbranding cell-cultured protein as meat food product Legislative Assembly enacts law against misleading cell-cultured protein advertising and packaging.

North Dakota's new House Bill 1151 could redefine food labeling by cracking down on misleading marketing of cell-cultured proteins!

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North Dakota Assembly enacts checks on electronic smoking device retailers Legislature implements oversight on retailers selling electronic smoking devices with nicotine.

North Dakota lawmakers are igniting a heated debate with House Bill 1003, aiming to clamp down on vaping regulations amid rising youth nicotine addiction concerns.

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North Dakota House calls for US annexation of Greenland to secure resources North Dakota's House proposes annexation of Greenland to enhance national security and resource access.

North Dakota's legislature is igniting a bold conversation about annexing Greenland to secure vital resources and enhance national security—could this shift the global power balance?

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North Dakota Legislature amends criminal trespass laws increasing penalties for repeat offenders Legislative Assembly enhances penalties for criminal trespass, creating felony classifications for offenses.

North Dakota is shaking up its criminal trespass laws with House Bill 1305, which proposes tougher penalties aimed at deterring repeat offenders and enhancing homeowner protections.

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North Dakota Assembly restricts electronic filing for vexatious litigants Legislative Assembly mandates paper filings for self-represented vexatious litigants in state court

North Dakota's Senate Bill 2382 could change the game for vexatious litigants by mandating paper filings, but could it also limit access to justice for those who truly need it?

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Legislative Assembly enacts law effective until June 30 2027 Legislative Assembly approves Act set to expire on June 30 2027.

North Dakota's Senate Bill 2179 is set to tackle pressing state issues, but will it stand the test of time before its June 2027 expiration?

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North Dakota House passes drug crime reform and renewable energy bills in swift session House Bill 1171 fails; House Bill 1367 and House Bill 1211 pass in final votes.

North Dakota's latest legislative session saw a significant split, with drug crime reform soaring to success while a controversial bill faced a crushing defeat!

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