North Dakota · 69th Legislative Assembly (2025-26) · Bill
SB 2178: A BILL for an Act to amend and reenact sections 16.1-02-12, 16.1-02-15, 16.1-03-21, and 16.1-07-05, subsection 1 of section 16.1-07-06, sections 16.1-11-10, 16.1-11-12, 16.1-11-21, 16.1-11-22, 16.1-11-24, 16.1-11-26, 16.1-11-29, and 16.1-11-30, subsection 2 of section 16.1-11-39, and sections 16.1-11-40, 16.1-11.1-02, and 16.1-12-02 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to data stored in the central voter file and primary election ballots.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
SB 2178 is a bill introduced in the North Dakota Senate on January 13, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: A BILL for an Act to amend and reenact sections 16.1-02-12, 16.1-02-15, 16.1-03-21, and 16.1-07-05, subsection 1 of section 16.1-07-06, sections 16.1-11-10, 16.1-11-12, 16.1-11-21, 16.1-11-22, 16.1-11-24, 16.1-11-26, 16.1-11-29, and 16.1-11-30, subsection 2 of section 16.1-11-39, and sections 16.1-11-40, 16.1-11.1-02, and 16.1-12-02 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to data stored in the central voter file and primary election ballots. Primary sponsor: Chuck Walen (Republican). It lists 3 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (January 24, 2025): Second reading, failed to pass, yeas 4 nays 42.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Relating to data stored in the central voter file and primary election ballots.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 4
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chuck Walen | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 4 |
| Mark Enget | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 2 |
| Matt Heilman | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 7 |
| Ben Koppelman | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 16 |
“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 4 nays 42
- Reported back, do not pass, placed on calendar 6 0 0
- Committee Hearing 10:00
- Introduced, first reading, referred State and Local Government Committee