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

SB 2253: AN ACT to create and enact a new subdivision to subsection 2 of section 39-06.1-06 and a new section to chapter 39-21 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to the use of an engine compression brake device and cities and counties posting a zone prohibiting the use of an engine compression brake device; to amend and reenact section 39-06.1-09 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to the definition of a moving violation; and to provide a penalty.

Enacted 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

SB 2253 is a bill introduced in the North Dakota Senate on January 23, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT to create and enact a new subdivision to subsection 2 of section 39-06.1-06 and a new section to chapter 39-21 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to the use of an engine compression brake device and cities and counties posting a zone prohibiting the use of an engine compression brake device; to amend and reenact section 39-06.1-09 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to the definition of a moving violation; and to provide a penalty. Primary sponsor: Dean Rummel (Republican). It lists 4 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (April 4, 2025): Filed with Secretary Of State 04/03.

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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 use of an engine compression brake device and cities and counties posting a zone prohibiting the use of an engine compression brake device; to amend and reenact section 39‑06.1‑09 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to the definition of a moving violation; and to provide a penalty.

Sponsors

Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 4

NameRolePartyChamberDistrict
Dean RummelPrimary sponsorRepublicanSenate37
Claire CoryCo-sponsorRepublicanSenate42
Ty DresslerCo-sponsorRepublicanHouse36
Jerry KleinCo-sponsorRepublicanSenate14
Emily O'BrienCo-sponsorNot applicable (committee)——

“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. Filed with Secretary Of State 04/03
  2. Signed by Governor 04/02
  3. Sent to Governor
  4. Signed by President
  5. Signed by Speaker
  6. Second reading, passed, yeas 36 nays 11
  7. Concurred
  8. Returned to Senate (12)
  9. Motion to reconsider failed
  10. Second reading, passed as amended, yeas 54 nays 40
  11. Amendment adopted, placed on calendar
  12. Reported back amended, do pass, amendment placed on calendar 6 5 3

Showing 12 most recent of 19 actions. Full history

Sources

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