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North Dakota · 69th Legislative Assembly (2025-26) · Bill

HB 1596: A BILL for an Act to create and enact a new section to chapter 19-03.1 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to noncriminal marijuana, tetrahydrocannabinol, or paraphernalia violations; to amend and reenact subsection 2 of section 19-03.1-22.3, subdivision d of subsection 7 of section 19-03.1-23, subsection 9 of section 19-03.1-23, and subsection 4 of section 19-03.4-03 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to penalties for the ingestion and possession of marijuana, tetrahydrocannabinol, or paraphernalia; and to provide a penalty.

Passed one chamber Official data

  1. Introduced
  2. In committee
  3. Passed one chamber
  4. Passed both chambers
  5. Enacted

Last official action: ·Record last updated:

Plain-language summary

HB 1596 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 19-03.1 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to noncriminal marijuana, tetrahydrocannabinol, or paraphernalia violations; to amend and reenact subsection 2 of section 19-03.1-22.3, subdivision d of subsection 7 of section 19-03.1-23, subsection 9 of section 19-03.1-23, and subsection 4 of section 19-03.4-03 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to penalties for the ingestion and possession of marijuana, tetrahydrocannabinol, or paraphernalia; and to provide a penalty. Primary sponsor: Liz Conmy. It lists 9 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (April 9, 2025): Second reading, failed to pass, yeas 13 nays 33.

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Official summary

Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.

Relating to noncriminal marijuana, tetrahydrocannabinol, or paraphernalia violations; to amend and reenact subsection 2 of section 19‑03.1‑22.3, subdivision d of subsection 7 of section 19‑03.1‑23, subsection 9 of section 19‑03.1‑23, and subsection 4 of section 19‑03.4‑03 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to penalties for the ingestion and possession of marijuana, tetrahydrocannabinol, or paraphernalia; and to provide a penalty.

Sponsors

Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 3 · Republican 5

NameRolePartyChamberDistrict
Liz ConmyPrimary sponsorNot applicable (committee)——
Josh BoscheeCo-sponsorNot applicable (committee)——
Ryan BraunbergerCo-sponsorDemocraticSenate10
Gretchen DobervichCo-sponsorDemocraticHouse11
Austin FossCo-sponsorDemocraticHouse44
Pat HeinertCo-sponsorRepublicanHouse32
Jared HendrixCo-sponsorRepublicanHouse10
Eric MurphyCo-sponsorRepublicanHouse43
Matt RubyCo-sponsorRepublicanHouse40
Steve VetterCo-sponsorRepublicanHouse18

“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.

Recent official actions

  1. Second reading, failed to pass, yeas 13 nays 33
  2. Amendment adopted
  3. Amendment proposed on floor
  4. Reported back, do not pass, placed on calendar 5 2 0
  5. Committee Hearing 11:00
  6. Introduced, first reading, referred Judiciary Committee
  7. Received from House
  8. Second reading, passed, yeas 76 nays 17
  9. Laid over two legislative days
  10. Amendment adopted, placed on calendar
  11. Reported back amended, do pass, amendment placed on calendar 11 1 2
  12. Committee Hearing 09:00

Showing 12 most recent of 13 actions. Full history

Sources

  1. Open States / Plural (data from the official legislature website)
  2. Official legislature source