North Dakota · 69th Legislative Assembly (2025-26) · Bill
HB 1165: AN ACT to amend and reenact section 4.1-20-16, subsection 1 of section 4.1-20-18, section 16.1-01-00.1, subsection 1 of section 16.1-01-09, section 16.1-01-15.1, subsection 3 of section 16.1-05-01, section 16.1-06-02, subdivision g of subsection 1 of section 16.1-06-04, section 16.1-07-07, subsection 4 of section 16.1-07-08, section 16.1-07-09, subsection 3 of section 16.1-07-21, section 16.1-07-24, subsection 2 of section 16.1-07-26, sections 16.1-11-27 and 16.1-11.1-04, subsection 1 of section 16.1-11.1-07, subsection 3 of section 16.1-12-02.2, and subsection 2 of section 16.1-13-05 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to absentee ballots, election practices and administration; and to repeal sections 16.1-07-30 and 40-21-10 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to election notices and municipal voter registration.
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Plain-language summary
HB 1165 is a bill introduced in the North Dakota House on January 7, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT to amend and reenact section 4.1-20-16, subsection 1 of section 4.1-20-18, section 16.1-01-00.1, subsection 1 of section 16.1-01-09, section 16.1-01-15.1, subsection 3 of section 16.1-05-01, section 16.1-06-02, subdivision g of subsection 1 of section 16.1-06-04, section 16.1-07-07, subsection 4 of section 16.1-07-08, section 16.1-07-09, subsection 3 of section 16.1-07-21, section 16.1-07-24, subsection 2 of section 16.1-07-26, sections 16.1-11-27 and 16.1-11.1-04, subsection 1 of section 16.1-11.1-07, subsection 3 of section 16.1-12-02.2, and subsection 2 of section 16.1-13-05 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to absentee ballots, election practices and administration; and to repeal sections 16.1-07-30 and 40-21-10 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to election notices and municipal voter registration. Primary sponsor: Scott Louser (Republican). It lists 11 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (April 30, 2025): Filed with Secretary Of State 04/28.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Relating to absentee ballots, election practices and administration; and to repeal sections 16.1‑07‑30 and 40‑21‑10 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to election notices and municipal voter registration.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 12
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scott Louser | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 5 |
| Keith Boehm | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 33 |
| Jose Castaneda | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 40 |
| David Hogue | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 38 |
| Mike Lefor | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 37 |
| Bob Paulson | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 3 |
| Kristin Roers | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 27 |
| Karen Rohr | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 31 |
| Dan Ruby | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 38 |
| Bernie Satrom | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 12 |
| Austen Schauer | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 13 |
| Steve Vetter | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 18 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Filed with Secretary Of State 04/28
- Signed by Governor 04/28
- Sent to Governor
- Signed by Speaker
- Signed by President
- Second reading, passed, yeas 85 nays 7
- Concurred
- Returned to House (12)
- Second reading, passed as amended, yeas 43 nays 4
- Amendment adopted, placed on calendar
- Reported back amended, do pass, amendment placed on calendar 5 1 0
- Rereferred to State and Local Government
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