North Dakota · 69th Legislative Assembly (2025-26) · Bill
HB 1592: AN ACT to amend and reenact sections 54-17.5-01, 54-17.5-02, 54-17.5-03, 54-17.5-04, and 54-17.5-06 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to the appointments, operations, and powers of the lignite research council, the powers of the industrial commission, and public record exemptions.
Enacted Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 1592 is a bill introduced in the North Dakota House on January 20, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT to amend and reenact sections 54-17.5-01, 54-17.5-02, 54-17.5-03, 54-17.5-04, and 54-17.5-06 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to the appointments, operations, and powers of the lignite research council, the powers of the industrial commission, and public record exemptions. Primary sponsor: Anna Novak (Republican). It lists 5 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (April 21, 2025): Filed with Secretary Of State 04/16.
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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 appointments, operations, and powers of the lignite research council, the powers of the industrial commission, and public record exemptions.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 5
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anna Novak | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 33 |
| Dick Anderson | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 6 |
| Keith Boehm | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 33 |
| Greg Kessel | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 39 |
| Jeremy Olson | Co-sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Bill Tveit | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 33 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Filed with Secretary Of State 04/16
- Signed by Governor 04/16
- Sent to Governor
- Signed by Speaker
- Signed by President
- Second reading, passed, yeas 88 nays 3
- Concurred
- Returned to House (12)
- Second reading, passed as amended, yeas 45 nays 1
- Amendment adopted, placed on calendar
- Reported back amended, do pass, amendment placed on calendar 7 0 0
- Committee Hearing 03:00
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