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Vote Smart provides easy access to congressional and state voting records and maintains a collection of key votes grouped by issue. Vote Smart uses the following criteria to select key votes:
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| Date | State | Bill No. | Title | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct. 25, 2023 | ND | SB 2393 | Appropriates Funding for the Fiscal Year 2023-2025 State Budget | Bill Passed - House (82 - 7) |
| Oct. 24, 2023 | ND | HB 1549 | Amends Requirements to Receive Income Tax Relief | Bill Passed - House (71 - 19) |
| April 29, 2023 | ND | SB 2012 | Authorizes the Department of Health and Human Services Develop a Pregnancy and Parenting Resource Website | Conference Report Adopted - House (78 - 5) |
| April 28, 2023 | ND | SB 2284 | Appropriates $6 Million to Provide Low-Income K-12 Students Free School Meals | Conference Report Adopted - House (77 - 15) |
| April 27, 2023 | ND | HB 1540 | Appropriates $65.6 Million to Reduce Child Care Costs to Young Families | Concurrence Vote Passed - House (63 - 27) |
| April 26, 2023 | ND | SB 2304 | Limits and Restricts where Electronic Pull Tabs (Slot Machines) may be Located | Conference Report Adopted - House (81 - 11) |
| April 26, 2023 | ND | HB 1003 | Authorizes a 2-Year Tuition Freeze for State Public Colleges and Universities | Conference Report Adopted - House (69 - 23) |
| April 26, 2023 | ND | HB 1158 | Authorizes a $515 Million State Tax Cut Package | Conference Report Adopted - House (84 - 6) |
| April 25, 2023 | ND | HB 1522 | Requires Students Use the Same Restroom that Aligns with Their Sex at Birth | Conference Report Adopted - House (68 - 22) |
| April 25, 2023 | ND | HB 1474 | Establishes State Definitions for Male, Female, Sex, and Scrap Metal Dealer | Conference Report Adopted - House (75 - 15) |
| April 25, 2023 | ND | HB 1040 | Prohibits New Hires from the State Pension Plan Beginning in 2025 | Concurrence Vote Passed - House (76 - 17) |
| April 24, 2023 | ND | HB 1371 | Amends State Anti-Corporate Farming Laws to Increase Animal Agriculture | Conference Report Adopted - House (72 - 20) |
| April 21, 2023 | ND | HB 1205 | Prohibits "Explicit Sexual Material" in Public Libraries' Children's Collections | Concurrence Vote Passed - House (70 - 22) |
| April 21, 2023 | ND | HB 1473 | Requires Designated Male and Female Restrooms, Lockers, and Showers in Correctional Facilities and Dormitories | Concurrence Vote Passed - House (78 - 14) |
| April 20, 2023 | ND | SB 2360 | Prohibits the Display of "Sexually Explicit Material" in Places Where Minors are Present | Bill Passed - House (54 - 38) |
| April 19, 2023 | ND | HB 1515 | Authorizes Direct-to-Consumer Sales of Raw Milk | Conference Report Adopted - House (83 - 10) |
| April 17, 2023 | ND | SB 2181 | Expands Medicaid Assistance and Temporary Assistance for Needy Families for Pregnant Women | Bill Passed - House (87 - 3) |
| April 17, 2023 | ND | SB 2150 | Amends and Updates State Abortion Laws | Bill Passed - House (76 - 14) |
| April 11, 2023 | ND | HB 1135 | Prohibits Foreign Governments from Buying Agricultural Land in North Dakota | Concurrence Vote Passed - House (90 - 1) |
| April 11, 2023 | ND | HB 1230 | Establishes Penalties for the Intentional Submission of Petitions with Fraudulent Signatures | Concurrence Vote Passed - House (53 - 38) |
| April 10, 2023 | ND | SB 2168 | Amends and Updates State Speeding Penalities | Bill Passed - House (66 - 24) |
| April 10, 2023 | ND | SB 2140 | Establishes an Insulin Price Cap of $25 per 30-Day Supply for Residents Covered by the North Dakota Public Employees Retirement System | Bill Passed - House (57 - 33) |
| April 6, 2023 | ND | SB 2142 | Establishes a State Immigration Office to Help Companies Recruit and Retain Foreign Workers | Bill Passed - House (64 - 28) |
| April 3, 2023 | ND | HB 1475 | Increases the State's Interstate Highway Speed Limit from 75 to 80 MPH | Veto Override Failed - House (58 - 34) |
| March 30, 2023 | ND | SB 2362 | Requires All Occupants of a Vehicle Wear a Seat Belt | Bill Passed - House (53 - 38) |
| March 29, 2023 | ND | SB 2291 | Requires a Study on Utilization of the Federal Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Program | Bill Passed - House (81 - 9) |
| March 27, 2023 | ND | SB 2247 | Prohibits Discipline Against Students and Staff that Refuse to Learn or Teach "Specified Concepts" | Bill Passed - House (51 - 40) |
| Feb. 21, 2023 | ND | HB 1177 | Exempts Children's Diapers from State Sales Tax | Bill Passed - House (88 - 6) |
| Feb. 20, 2023 | ND | HB 1340 | Prohibits Local Governments from Enforcing Stricter Gun Laws then Passed by the State | Bill Passed - House (83 - 10) |
| Feb. 17, 2023 | ND | HB 1254 | Prohibits Gender Affirming Care for Minors | Bill Passed - House (66 - 25) |
| Feb. 16, 2023 | ND | HB 1286 | Repeals the Higher Tax Rate on Oil Producers when Commodity Prices Rise | Bill Passed - House (72 - 21) |
| Feb. 15, 2023 | ND | HB 1249 | Requires Classification of Student Athletes Based on "Biological Sex" | Bill Passed - House (78 - 15) |
| Feb. 15, 2023 | ND | HB 1489 | Prohibits Collegiate Transgender Athletes from Competing with the Gender They Identify As | Bill Passed - House (75 - 18) |
| Jan. 25, 2023 | ND | HB 1229 | Authorizes Smoking in Cigar Lounges | Bill Passed - House (59 - 32) |
| Jan. 24, 2023 | ND | HB 1380 | Establishes Property Tax Credit for Senior Citizens | Bill Failed - House (25 - 67) |
| Jan. 19, 2023 | ND | HB 1266 | Authorizes Cities with Expired Renaissance Zone Community Revitalization Areas to Reapply to the Program | Bill Passed - House (84 - 7) |
| Jan. 19, 2023 | ND | HB 1173 | Establishes January 22 as "Right-to-Life Day" | Bill Passed - House (82 - 9) |
| Jan. 18, 2023 | ND | HB 1171 | Prohibits Coerced or Forced Abortions | Bill Passed - House (89 - 1) |
| Jan. 12, 2023 | ND | HCR 3002 | Authorizes Constitutional Referendum Legalizing Sports Betting | Joint Resolution Passed - House (49 - 44) |
| Jan. 11, 2023 | ND | HB 1170 | Establishes Property Tax Exemption for Natural Gas Pipelines | Bill Passed - House (92 - 2) |
| Nov. 11, 2021 | ND | HB 1508 | Prohibits Teaching of Critical Race Theory | Bill Passed - House (76 - 16) |
| April 20, 2021 | ND | SB 2271 | Establishes a Statement of Legislative Intent Regarding Presidential Elections | Conference Report Adopted - House (80 - 12) |
| April 19, 2021 | ND | HB 1383 | Prohibits State Enforcement of Federal Regulations on Firearms | Conference Report Adopted - House (80 - 12) |
| April 12, 2021 | ND | HB 1323 | Repeals Future Mask Mandates | Concurrence Vote Passed - House (67 - 24) |
| April 7, 2021 | ND | SB 2030 | Appropriates Funds for Higher Education on Condition Schools Do Not Sponsor, Promote, or Partner with Pro-Choice Organizations | Bill Passed - House (66 - 25) |
| April 6, 2021 | ND | SB 2304 | Requires Schools Teach Indigenous History | Bill Passed - House (72 - 21) |
| March 29, 2021 | ND | SB 2142 | Authorizes the Opening of Absentee Ballots to Check Signatures | Bill Passed - House (84 - 9) |
| March 12, 2021 | ND | HCR 3047 | Alleges Congress Should Not Adopt HR 1 | Bill Passed - House (79 - 13) |
| Feb. 24, 2021 | ND | HB 1375 | Appropriates 5 Million Dollars in Scholarships for High School Students | Bill Passed - House (48 - 45) |
| Feb. 24, 2021 | ND | HB 1013 | Appropriates Funds for K-12 Education | Bill Passed - House (75 - 18) |
| Feb. 23, 2021 | ND | HB 1378 | Authorizes the State Assembly to Vote in December | Bill Passed - House (57 - 36) |
| Feb. 23, 2021 | ND | HB 1420 | Authorizes the Legalization of Cannabis | Bill Passed - House (56 - 38) |
| Feb. 22, 2021 | ND | HB 1323 | Repeals Future Mask Mandates | Bill Passed - House (50 - 44) |
| Feb. 18, 2021 | ND | HB 1287 | Establishes Harsher Punishments for Drug Dealers | Bill Passed - House (77 - 16) |
| Feb. 17, 2021 | ND | HB 1272 | Prohibits the Distribution of all Guns, Accessories, and Ammunition Made in North Dakota Outside the State | Bill Passed - House (69 - 23) |
| Feb. 11, 2021 | ND | HB 1298 | Requires Transgender Athletes to Play Sports on Teams Made for Their Biological Sex | Bill Passed - House (65 - 26) |
| Feb. 8, 2021 | ND | HB 1373 | Reduces the Early Voting Window | Bill Passed - House (78 - 13) |
| Feb. 8, 2021 | ND | HB 1256 | Prohibits Accepting Grants or Donations from Private Persons for Election Matters | Bill Passed - House (78 - 13) |
| April 26, 2019 | ND | HB 1286 | Amends Civil Asset Forfeiture Laws | Bill Passed - House (55 - 37) |
| April 24, 2019 | ND | HB 1393 | Classifies Domestic Violence as a Distinct Crime | Conference Report Adopted - House (73 - 19) |
| April 19, 2019 | ND | HB 1383 | Establishes an Environmental Impact Mitigation Fund | Conference Report Adopted - House (72 - 19) |
| April 11, 2019 | ND | SCR 4001 | Requires Legislative Approval for Constitutional Amendments Approved by Voters | Bill Passed - House (63 - 30) |
| April 3, 2019 | ND | HB 1546 | Prohibits Dilation and Evacuation Abortions | Concurrence Vote Passed - House (79 - 12) |
| April 2, 2019 | ND | HB 1332 | Authorizes Schools to Develop a Plan for an Armed First Responder | Concurrence Vote Passed - House (75 - 15) |
| March 28, 2019 | ND | SB 2195 | Exempts Burial Fees and Costs for the Spouses and Dependents of Veterans | Bill Passed - House (64 - 27) |
| March 25, 2019 | ND | SB 2044 | Increases Penalties for Pipeline Protesting | Bill Passed - House (76 - 14) |
| Feb. 20, 2019 | ND | HB 1254 | Authorizes Sports Betting | Bill Passed - House (58 - 32) |
| Feb. 19, 2019 | ND | HB 1381 | Prohibits Government Funded Gun Buyback Programs | Bill Passed - House (66 - 26) |
| Feb. 18, 2019 | ND | HB 1053 | Reduces Income Tax for Military Veterans | Bill Passed - House (50 - 42) |
| Jan. 28, 2019 | ND | HB 1336 | Requires Potential Abortion Reversal Drugs be made Available | Bill Passed - House (73 - 16) |
| April 17, 2017 | ND | HB 1221 | Establishes Protective Measures of Drug Informants | Conference Report Adopted - House (90 - 0) |
| Feb. 21, 2017 | ND | HB 1169 | Establishes Updated Regulations for Concealed Carry of a Firearm | Bill Passed - House (83 - 9) |
| Feb. 6, 2017 | ND | HB 1304 | Prohibits Wearing a Mask During the Commission of a Crime | Bill Passed - House (69 - 22) |
| Feb. 6, 2017 | ND | HB 1293 | Authorizes Law Enforcement to Issue Citations for Trespassing | Bill Passed - House (85 - 6) |
| Feb. 6, 2017 | ND | HB 1193 | Classifies Economic Harm as a Class C Felony | Bill Passed - House (72 - 19) |
| Feb. 6, 2017 | ND | HB 1426 | Classifies Riots Involving More than 100 Individuals as a Class B Felony | Bill Passed - House (63 - 27) |
| Feb. 6, 2017 | ND | HB 1329 | Prohibits Safe Spaces at Public Universities | Bill Passed - House (65 - 25) |
| April 27, 2015 | ND | HB 1033 | Prohibits Legacy Fund Calculation in State Budget Drafts | Veto Override Passed - House (67 - 23) |
| April 23, 2015 | ND | SB 2304 | Appropriates Funds for New Governor's Residence | Conference Report Adopted - House (69 - 22) |
| April 21, 2015 | ND | HB 1333 | Amends Valid Forms of Voter Identification | Concurrence Vote Passed - House (68 - 23) |
| April 20, 2015 | ND | HB 1476 | Reduces Oil Extraction Tax | Bill Passed - House (57 - 32) |
| April 17, 2015 | ND | SB 2349 | Reduces Individual and Corporate Income Taxes | Bill Passed - House (59 - 32) |
| April 15, 2015 | ND | SB 2151 | Appropriates Funds for Early Childhood Education Grants | Bill Passed - House (50 - 41) |
| April 10, 2015 | ND | SB 2242 | Appropriates Funds for Burial of Veterans' Families | Bill Failed - House (32 - 58) |
| April 9, 2015 | ND | HB 1241 | Expands Locations Where Individuals Can Carry Firearms | Concurrence Vote Passed - House (74 - 19) |
| April 6, 2015 | ND | HB 1434 | Authorizes Alcohol Sales on Sunday Mornings | Concurrence Vote Passed - House (53 - 39) |
| April 2, 2015 | ND | SB 2279 | Prohibits Discrimination Based on Sexual Orientation | Bill Failed - House (35 - 56) |
| March 23, 2015 | ND | SB 2293 | Requires Rail Safety Report | Bill Failed - House (34 - 55) |
| Feb. 25, 2015 | ND | HB 1357 | Requires Crew of At Least 2 Individuals on Freight Trains | Bill Failed - House (46 - 45) |
| Feb. 24, 2015 | ND | HB 1157 | Authorizes Public Officials to Possess Firearms in Public Buildings | Bill Failed - House (45 - 47) |
| Feb. 23, 2015 | ND | HB 1328 | Prohibits the Use of Unmanned Aerial Vehicles Without a Warrant | Bill Passed - House (74 - 19) |
| Feb. 18, 2015 | ND | HB 1430 | Authorizes the Use of Medical Marijuana | Bill Failed - House (26 - 67) |
| Feb. 17, 2015 | ND | HB 1238 | Increases Fee on Cattle Sales | Bill Passed - House (69 - 22) |
| Feb. 16, 2015 | ND | HB 1437 | Extends Triggered Oil Extraction Tax Rate | Bill Passed - House (79 - 14) |
| Feb. 11, 2015 | ND | HB 1259 | Requires Performance Audits of Certain State Agencies | Bill Failed - House (22 - 67) |
| May 2, 2013 | ND | HB 1319 | Amends School Funding Laws | Conference Report Adopted - House (49 - 42) |
| May 1, 2013 | ND | HB 1234 | Reduces Oil Extraction Tax | Conference Report Rejected - House (21 - 71) |
| April 23, 2013 | ND | HCR 3047 | Establishes a Commission of Higher Education | Concurrence Vote Passed - House (55 - 34) |
| Feb. 27, 2013 | ND | HB 1362 | Expands Medicaid Eligibility | Bill Passed - House (57 - 36) |
| Feb. 25, 2013 | ND | HB 1215 | Authorizes Concealed Weapons in Schools | Bill Passed - House (60 - 33) |