North Dakota · 69th Legislative Assembly (2025-26) · Bill
HB 1208: A BILL for an Act to create and enact a new section to chapter 47-02 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to foreign ownership of real property near military installations; to amend and reenact sections 11-11-70, 40-05-26, and 47-01-09 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to the powers of a board of county commissioners, a board of city commissioners, and a city council regarding development by a foreign country of concern or foreign organization of concern, prohibiting ownership of real property by a foreign country of concern or a foreign organization of concern; and to provide a penalty.
Introduced Official data
- Introduced
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Plain-language summary
HB 1208 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 a new section to chapter 47-02 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to foreign ownership of real property near military installations; to amend and reenact sections 11-11-70, 40-05-26, and 47-01-09 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to the powers of a board of county commissioners, a board of city commissioners, and a city council regarding development by a foreign country of concern or foreign organization of concern, prohibiting ownership of real property by a foreign country of concern or a foreign organization of concern; and to provide a penalty. Primary sponsor: SuAnn Olson (Republican). It lists 6 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (January 20, 2025): Withdrawn from further consideration.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Relating to foreign ownership of real property near military installations; to amend and reenact sections 11‑11‑70, 40‑05‑26, and 47‑01‑09 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to the powers of a board of county commissioners, a board of city commissioners, and a city council regarding development by a foreign country of concern or foreign organization of concern, prohibiting ownership of real property by a foreign country of concern or a foreign organization of concern; and to provide a penalty.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 6
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SuAnn Olson | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 8 |
| Jose Castaneda | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 40 |
| Jay Fisher | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 5 |
| Dan Johnston | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 24 |
| Dennis Nehring | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 23 |
| Jeremy Olson | Co-sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Bob Paulson | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 3 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Withdrawn from further consideration
- Request return from committee
- Introduced, first reading, referred Political Subdivisions Committee