North Dakota · 69th Legislative Assembly (2025-26) · Bill
HB 1207: A BILL for an Act to create and enact four new sections to chapter 4.1-03 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to the creation of districts, district commission member nomination and election procedures, the costs of elections of district representative commission members, and the referral of cattle assessments; to amend and reenact sections 4.1-03-01, 4.1-03-02, 4.1-03-03, 4.1-03-04, 4.1-03-12, and 4.1-03-17 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to the definition of a cattle industry representative, the election and terms of members to the North Dakota beef commission, commission vacancies, and requiring livestock auction markets and livestock dealers to forward names of cattle sellers, and the refund of assessments; to provide a penalty; and to provide an effective date.
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- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 1207 is a bill introduced in the North Dakota House on January 10, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: A BILL for an Act to create and enact four new sections to chapter 4.1-03 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to the creation of districts, district commission member nomination and election procedures, the costs of elections of district representative commission members, and the referral of cattle assessments; to amend and reenact sections 4.1-03-01, 4.1-03-02, 4.1-03-03, 4.1-03-04, 4.1-03-12, and 4.1-03-17 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to the definition of a cattle industry representative, the election and terms of members to the North Dakota beef commission, commission vacancies, and requiring livestock auction markets and livestock dealers to forward names of cattle sellers, and the refund of assessments; to provide a penalty; and to provide an effective date. Primary sponsor: Dori Hauck (Republican). It lists 5 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (February 11, 2025): Second reading, failed to pass, yeas 25 nays 64.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Relating to the creation of districts, district commission member nomination and election procedures, the costs of elections of district representative commission members, and the referral of cattle assessments; to amend and reenact sections 4.1‑03‑01, 4.1‑03‑02, 4.1‑03‑03, 4.1‑03‑04, 4.1‑03‑12, and 4.1‑03‑17 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to the definition of a cattle industry representative, the election and terms of members to the North Dakota beef commission, commission vacancies, and requiring livestock auction markets and livestock dealers to forward names of cattle sellers, and the refund of assessments; to provide a penalty; and to provide an effective date.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 6
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dori Hauck | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 36 |
| Keith Boehm | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 33 |
| Donna Henderson | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 15 |
| SuAnn Olson | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 8 |
| Desiree Van Oosting | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 36 |
| Don Schaible | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 31 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Second reading, failed to pass, yeas 25 nays 64
- Amendment adopted, placed on calendar
- Reported back amended, do not pass, placed on calendar 7 5 2
- Rereferred to Agriculture
- Reported back amended, do not pass, placed on calendar 7 6 1
- Committee Hearing 09:30
- Introduced, first reading, referred Agriculture Committee