North Dakota · 69th Legislative Assembly (2025-26) · Bill
SB 2355: A BILL for an Act to create and enact a new section to chapter 15.1-21 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to intelligent design in science content standards for elementary and secondary students.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
SB 2355 is a bill introduced in the North Dakota Senate on January 24, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: A BILL for an Act to create and enact a new section to chapter 15.1-21 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to intelligent design in science content standards for elementary and secondary students. Primary sponsor: Mike Dwyer (Republican). It lists 5 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (February 24, 2025): Second reading, failed to pass, yeas 22 nays 25.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Relating to intelligent design in science content standards for elementary and secondary students.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 5
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mike Dwyer | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 47 |
| Todd Beard | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 23 |
| David Hogue | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 38 |
| Mike Lefor | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 37 |
| Karen Rohr | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 31 |
| Cynthia Schreiber-Beck | Co-sponsor | Not 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
- Second reading, failed to pass, yeas 22 nays 25
- Reported back, do not pass, placed on calendar 4 1 1
- Committee Hearing 10:00
- Introduced, first reading, referred Education Committee