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

HB 1459: AN ACT to create and enact a new section to chapter 38-12 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to critical minerals and rare earth minerals and royalties; to amend and reenact sections 38-12-01 and 47-10-24 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to the definitions of critical minerals and rare earth minerals and descriptions and definitions of minerals in leases and conveyances; and to provide for retroactive application.

Enacted Last action June 11, 2025: Filed with Secretary Of State 05/06

Plain-language summary

HB 1459 is a bill introduced in the North Dakota House on January 16, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT to create and enact a new section to chapter 38-12 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to critical minerals and rare earth minerals and royalties; to amend and reenact sections 38-12-01 and 47-10-24 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to the definitions of critical minerals and rare earth minerals and descriptions and definitions of minerals in leases and conveyances; and to provide for retroactive application. Primary sponsor: Dick Anderson (Republican). It lists 11 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (June 11, 2025): Filed with Secretary Of State 05/06.

Sponsors

Primary sponsor: Dick Anderson (Republican). 11 co-sponsors.