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

HB 1609: A BILL for an Act to create and enact a new section to chapter 27-11 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to admission to the bar examination through an apprenticeship program developed, established, and implemented by the supreme court.

In committee Last action February 25, 2025: Second reading, failed to pass, yeas 20 nays 70

Plain-language summary

HB 1609 is a bill introduced in the North Dakota House on January 20, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: A BILL for an Act to create and enact a new section to chapter 27-11 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to admission to the bar examination through an apprenticeship program developed, established, and implemented by the supreme court. Primary sponsor: Lori VanWinkle (Republican). It lists 10 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (February 25, 2025): Second reading, failed to pass, yeas 20 nays 70.

Sponsors

Primary sponsor: Lori VanWinkle (Republican). 10 co-sponsors.