North Dakota · 69th Legislative Assembly (2025-26) · Bill
SB 2246: A BILL for an Act to provide an appropriation to the legislative council for the purpose of contracting with a consultant to study the feasibility and desirability of creating a regenerative grazing ranch in the state; and to provide for a legislative management study.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
SB 2246 is a bill introduced in the North Dakota Senate on January 17, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: A BILL for an Act to provide an appropriation to the legislative council for the purpose of contracting with a consultant to study the feasibility and desirability of creating a regenerative grazing ranch in the state; and to provide for a legislative management study. Primary sponsor: Tim Mathern (Democratic). It lists 4 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (February 3, 2025): Second reading, failed to pass, yeas 7 nays 39.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 1 · Republican 3
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tim Mathern | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 11 |
| Kathy Frelich | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 15 |
| Greg Kessel | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 39 |
| Jeremy Olson | Co-sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Dale Patten | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 26 |
“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 7 nays 39
- Reported back, do not pass, placed on calendar 4 2 0
- Committee Hearing 02:30
- Introduced, first reading, referred Agriculture and Veterans Affairs Committee