North Dakota · 69th Legislative Assembly (2025-26) · Bill
HB 1445: A BILL for an Act to amend and reenact sections 48-01.2-01 and 48-01.2-02.1 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to the definition of a pre-engineered structure and the threshold for procuring plans, drawings, and specifications from an architect or engineer for construction of a public improvement.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 1445 is a bill introduced in the North Dakota House on January 15, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: A BILL for an Act to amend and reenact sections 48-01.2-01 and 48-01.2-02.1 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to the definition of a pre-engineered structure and the threshold for procuring plans, drawings, and specifications from an architect or engineer for construction of a public improvement. Primary sponsor: Mike Brandenburg (Republican). It lists 10 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (February 19, 2025): Second reading, failed to pass, yeas 9 nays 82.
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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 definition of a pre-engineered structure and the threshold for procuring plans, drawings, and specifications from an architect or engineer for construction of a public improvement.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 9
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mike Brandenburg | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 28 |
| Mike Beltz | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 20 |
| Robert Erbele | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 28 |
| Jim Grueneich | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 28 |
| Keith Kempenich | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 39 |
| Emily O'Brien | Co-sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Dale Patten | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 26 |
| Brandy L. Pyle | Co-sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Lori VanWinkle | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 3 |
| Terry Wanzek | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 29 |
| Mark Weber | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 22 |
“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 9 nays 82
- Amendment adopted, placed on calendar
- Reported back amended, do not pass, placed on calendar 7 3 4
- Committee Hearing 10:30
- Rereferred to Government and Veterans Affairs
- Request return from committee
- Introduced, first reading, referred Political Subdivisions Committee