North Dakota · 69th Legislative Assembly (2025-26) · Bill

HB 1259: A BILL for an Act to create and enact a new section to chapter 1-08 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to requiring the state to observe daylight saving time year round; to repeal section 40-01-20 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to daylight saving time; and to provide a contingent effective date.

Passed one chamber Last action April 7, 2025: Second reading, failed to pass, yeas 15 nays 32

Plain-language summary

HB 1259 is a bill introduced in the North Dakota House on January 13, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: A BILL for an Act to create and enact a new section to chapter 1-08 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to requiring the state to observe daylight saving time year round; to repeal section 40-01-20 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to daylight saving time; and to provide a contingent effective date. Primary sponsor: Roger Maki (Republican). It lists 5 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (April 7, 2025): Second reading, failed to pass, yeas 15 nays 32.

Sponsors

Primary sponsor: Roger Maki (Republican). 5 co-sponsors.