North Dakota · 69th Legislative Assembly (2025-26) · Bill
HB 1490: A BILL for an Act to create and enact a new section to chapter 15.1-13 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to required psychological evaluations for school counselors.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
HB 1490 is a bill introduced in the North Dakota House on January 20, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: A BILL for an Act to create and enact a new section to chapter 15.1-13 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to required psychological evaluations for school counselors. Primary sponsor: Don Vigesaa (Republican). It lists 6 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (February 19, 2025): Second reading, failed to pass, yeas 18 nays 74.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Relating to required psychological evaluations for school counselors.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 6
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Don Vigesaa | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 29 |
| Mike Brandenburg | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 28 |
| Craig Headland | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 29 |
| Randy Lemm | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 20 |
| Bob Paulson | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 3 |
| Brandy L. Pyle | Co-sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Terry Wanzek | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 29 |
“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 18 nays 74
- Reported back, do not pass, placed on calendar 10 0 4
- Committee Hearing 09:30
- Introduced, first reading, referred Education Committee