North Dakota · 69th Legislative Assembly (2025-26) · Bill
HB 1446: A BILL for an Act to amend and reenact sections 16.1-03-14 and 16.1-03-21, subsection 1 of section 16.1-08.1-02.3, subsection 1 of section 16.1-08.1-02.4, and sections 16.1-09-02, 16.1-11-06, 16.1-11-10, 16.1-11-11, 16.1-11-12, 16.1-11-18, 16.1-11-30, and 16.1-11-39, subsection 1 of section 16.1-12-02, and sections 16.1-12-09 and 16.1-13-08.1 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to placing the name of a candidate on the primary election ballot; and to repeal sections 16.1-11-05.1, 16.1-11-09, and 16.1-11-36 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to party organization endorsements, certificates of endorsement, and the minimum vote required at a primary election for nomination.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 1446 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 16.1-03-14 and 16.1-03-21, subsection 1 of section 16.1-08.1-02.3, subsection 1 of section 16.1-08.1-02.4, and sections 16.1-09-02, 16.1-11-06, 16.1-11-10, 16.1-11-11, 16.1-11-12, 16.1-11-18, 16.1-11-30, and 16.1-11-39, subsection 1 of section 16.1-12-02, and sections 16.1-12-09 and 16.1-13-08.1 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to placing the name of a candidate on the primary election ballot; and to repeal sections 16.1-11-05.1, 16.1-11-09, and 16.1-11-36 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to party organization endorsements, certificates of endorsement, and the minimum vote required at a primary election for nomination. Primary sponsor: Mike Nathe (Republican). It lists 11 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (February 25, 2025): Second reading, failed to pass, yeas 32 nays 58.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Relating to placing the name of a candidate on the primary election ballot; and to repeal sections 16.1‑11‑05.1, 16.1‑11‑09, and 16.1‑11‑36 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to party organization endorsements, certificates of endorsement, and the minimum vote required at a primary election for nomination.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 12
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mike Nathe | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 30 |
| Dick Anderson | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 6 |
| Brad Bekkedahl | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 1 |
| Mike Berg | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 8 |
| Glenn Bosch | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 30 |
| Sean Cleary | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 35 |
| Dick Dever | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 32 |
| Donald Longmuir | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 2 |
| Jon Nelson | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 14 |
| Todd Porter | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 34 |
| Kristin Roers | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 27 |
| Steve Swiontek | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 10 |
“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 32 nays 58
- Amendment adopted, placed on calendar
- Reported back amended, do not pass, placed on calendar 9 4 0
- Committee Hearing 08:30
- Introduced, first reading, referred Government and Veterans Affairs Committee