North Dakota · Current officeholder
Matt Ruby
Republican North Dakota House, District 40
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Sponsored legislation
65 bills in the current data (7 as primary sponsor), sorted by most recent official action. Linked by Open States person ID.
| Bill | Title | Role | Stage | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 2399 | AN ACT to create and enact a new section to chapter 50-24.1 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to medical assistance reimbursement of psychiatric residential treatment facilities; to provide for a legislative management report; and to provide an appropriation. | Co-sponsor | Enacted | May 2, 2025 |
| SB 2294 | AN ACT to create and enact a new section to chapter 19-24.1 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to qualifying nonresident medical marijuana patients; to amend and reenact subsection 3 of section 19-24.1-01, subsection 4 of section 19-24.1-01, subsection 8 of section 19-24.1-01, subsection 26 of section 19-24.1-01, subsection 47 of section 19-24.1-01, and sections 19-24.1-03, 19-24.1-11, and 19-24.1-37 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to allowable amounts of usable medical marijuana, medical marijuana recordkeeping, cannabinoid edible products, patient qualifications, and disclosure of information. | Co-sponsor | Enacted | May 2, 2025 |
| HB 1440 | AN ACT to amend and reenact subdivision d of subsection 3 of section 23-12-10 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to cigar lounges. | Co-sponsor | Enacted | April 30, 2025 |
| HB 1248 | AN ACT to amend and reenact section 54-03-28 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to the cost-benefit analysis requirement for health insurance mandated coverage of services. | Co-sponsor | Enacted | April 30, 2025 |
| HB 1487 | AN ACT to authorize the department of transportation to transfer real property to the office of management and budget; to provide an appropriation; to authorize a line of credit; to provide an exemption; and to declare an emergency. | Primary sponsor | Enacted | April 25, 2025 |
| SB 2400 | A BILL for an Act to create and enact a new section to chapter 12.1-23 and chapter 15.1-27.1 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to the creation of a criminal offense for the misuse of education savings account funds and the establishment of the education savings account program; to amend and reenact section 15.1-20-02 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to exceptions to compulsory school attendance; to provide a penalty; to provide an appropriation; and to provide a continuing appropriation. | Co-sponsor | Passed one chamber | April 24, 2025 |
| SB 2251 | AN ACT to amend and reenact section 54-10-01, subsection 5 of section 54-10-14, and sections 54-10-22 and 54-10-27 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to audits conducted by the state auditor and charges for audits. | Co-sponsor | Enacted | April 24, 2025 |
| HB 1588 | AN ACT to amend and reenact subsection 1 of section 62.1-01-01, section 62.1-02-05, subdivision d of subsection 1 of section 62.1-04-03, and section 62.1-04-04 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to dangerous weapons, the possession of a firearm or dangerous weapon at a public gathering, testing for a license to carry a firearm or dangerous weapon concealed, and producing a concealed carry license upon request; and to provide a penalty. | Co-sponsor | Enacted | April 24, 2025 |
| HB 1203 | AN ACT to create and enact section 19-24.1-24.1 and a new subsection to section 19-24.1-36 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to regulating edible medical marijuana products; and to amend and reenact section 19-24.1-01 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to definitions of medical marijuana products. | Co-sponsor | Enacted | April 24, 2025 |
| HB 1169 | A BILL for an Act to create and enact a new section to chapter 37-14 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to compensation for veterans' benefits; and to provide a penalty. | Co-sponsor | Passed both chambers | April 22, 2025 |
| HB 1419 | AN ACT to amend and reenact sections 54-52-01, 54-52-02.1, 54-52-02.15, 54-52-06.3, 54-52-06.4, and 54-52-17 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to the public employees retirement system public safety retirement plan. | Co-sponsor | Enacted | April 21, 2025 |
| HB 1410 | AN ACT to provide for a legislative management study regarding a review of state laws relating to criminal conduct against children. | Co-sponsor | Enacted | April 21, 2025 |
| HB 1266 | A BILL for an Act to amend and reenact section 57-02-08.8 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to the property tax credit for disabled veterans; and to provide an effective date. | Co-sponsor | Passed one chamber | April 15, 2025 |
| HB 1205 | AN ACT to amend and reenact section 50-25.1-15 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to abandonment of infants in newborn safety devices. | Co-sponsor | Enacted | April 14, 2025 |
| HB 1146 | AN ACT to amend and reenact sections 54-52-02.1, 54-52-06, 54-52.6-01, 54-52.6-02.2, 54-52.6-05, and 54-52.6-09.5 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to employer eligibility to participate in the public employees retirement system defined contribution retirement plan, employer contribution requirements for the defined benefit and defined contribution retirement plans, and employee eligibility to elect to transfer to the defined contribution retirement plan; to provide for retroactive application; and to declare an emergency. | Co-sponsor | Enacted | April 14, 2025 |
| HB 1140 | AN ACT to create and enact a new section to chapter 24-01 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to designating the bridge on state highway 22 in Dickinson as the Specialist Jon P. Fettig Iraq bridge; to provide a continuing appropriation; and to declare an emergency. | Co-sponsor | Enacted | April 14, 2025 |
| HB 1450 | A BILL for an Act to create and enact a new section to chapter 14-10 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to parent and guardian access to the medical examination room of a minor. | Co-sponsor | Passed one chamber | April 10, 2025 |
| 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. | Co-sponsor | Passed one chamber | April 9, 2025 |
| HB 1387 | A BILL for an Act to amend and reenact section 15.1-06-02 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to school closures on election days if schools are used as polling places. | Co-sponsor | Passed one chamber | April 8, 2025 |
| HB 1528 | AN ACT to amend and reenact sections 12.1-21-01 and 12.1-21-02 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to arson and endangering by fire or explosion; and to provide a penalty. | Primary sponsor | Enacted | April 7, 2025 |
| HB 1503 | AN ACT to amend and reenact subsection 2 of section 39-08-01.2 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to punishment for causing injury while operating a vehicle under the influence of alcohol; and to provide a penalty. | Co-sponsor | Enacted | April 7, 2025 |
| HB 1259 | A BILL for an Act to create and enact a new section to chapter 1-08 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to requiring the state to observe daylight saving time year round; to repeal section 40-01-20 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to daylight saving time; and to provide a contingent effective date. | Co-sponsor | Passed one chamber | April 7, 2025 |
| HB 1231 | A BILL for an Act to provide for a legislative management study relating to early discontinuation of registration for low-risk sex offenders. | Co-sponsor | Passed both chambers | April 7, 2025 |
| SB 2255 | AN ACT to amend and reenact section 23-01-05 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to the qualifications, term, and duties of the state health officer. | Co-sponsor | Enacted | April 4, 2025 |
| SB 2254 | AN ACT to provide an appropriation to the department of transportation for fixed route city paratransit transportation services grants; and to provide for a legislative management study. | Co-sponsor | Enacted | April 4, 2025 |
| SB 2146 | AN ACT to create and enact chapter 43-40.1 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to the occupational therapy licensure compact. | Co-sponsor | Enacted | April 4, 2025 |
| HB 1525 | A BILL for an Act to amend and reenact sections 53-06.1-01.1 and 53-06.1-15.1 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to the structure of the state gaming commission and the administration and regulation of games of chance; to provide an appropriation; and to provide for application. | Co-sponsor | Passed one chamber | April 3, 2025 |
| SB 2293 | AN ACT to amend and reenact subsections 7 and 18 of section 19-24.1-01, and subdivision c of subsection 2 of section 19-24.1-03 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to medical marijuana container sizes, caregivers, and documentation. | Co-sponsor | Enacted | April 1, 2025 |
| HB 1589 | AN ACT to create and enact a new section to chapter 62.1-01 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to law enforcement agency and concealed weapon test administrator certifications and firearm proficiency qualification course records; and to amend and reenact subsection 7 of section 62.1-01-01 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to standards for qualification in firearms training for retired officers. | Co-sponsor | Enacted | March 31, 2025 |
| HB 1344 | AN ACT to create and enact a new section to chapter 54-23.3 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to use of local jails or correctional facilities for inmates sentenced to the physical custody of the department of corrections and rehabilitation. | Co-sponsor | Enacted | March 31, 2025 |
| HB 1200 | AN ACT to amend and reenact section 15.1-21-02.2 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to the waiver and substitution of one unit required for high school graduation under emergent circumstances. | Co-sponsor | Enacted | March 31, 2025 |
| SB 2096 | A BILL for an Act to provide an appropriation to the department of health and human services for regional acute psychiatric treatment and residential supportive housing services. | Co-sponsor | Passed one chamber | March 28, 2025 |
| HB 1391 | A BILL for an Act to create and enact a new section to chapter 14-02.4 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to health status exceptions for health care facilities; to amend and reenact sections 14-02.4-01, 14-02.4-02, 14-02.4-03, 14-02.4-04, 14-02.4-05, 14-02.4-06, 14-02.4-08, and 14-02.4-09, subsection 1 of section 14-02.4-14, subsection 1 of section 14-02.4-15, and sections 14-02.4-16 and 14-02.4-17 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to creating a new status related to human rights and antidiscrimination policies; and to provide an appropriation. | Co-sponsor | Passed one chamber | March 28, 2025 |
| HB 1432 | AN ACT to create and enact a new section to chapter 39-04 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to military sacrifice number plates; and to amend and reenact section 39-04-10.3 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to personalized plates. | Primary sponsor | Enacted | March 25, 2025 |
| HB 1267 | AN ACT to amend and reenact sections 43-13-01, 43-13-02, 43-13-05, 43-13-07, 43-13-08, 43-13-13, 43-13-13.2, 43-13-13.3, 43-13-15, 43-13-16, 43-13-17, and 43-13-19 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to optometrist licensure. | Co-sponsor | Enacted | March 25, 2025 |
| HB 1154 | AN ACT to amend and reenact subsection 1 of section 23-09.3-01.1 and subsection 1 of section 23-16-01.1 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to the moratorium on basic care and nursing facility bed capacity. | Primary sponsor | Enacted | March 25, 2025 |
| HB 1147 | AN ACT to amend and reenact section 20.1-03-12 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to fees for game and fish licenses and permits. | Co-sponsor | Enacted | March 25, 2025 |
| HB 1142 | AN ACT to amend and reenact sections 32-12.1-03 and 32-12.2-02 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to the statutory caps for liability of political subdivisions and the state; and to provide an effective date. | Co-sponsor | Enacted | March 25, 2025 |
| HB 1338 | AN ACT to create and enact a new subsection to section 50-25.1-05 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to a determination by the department of health and human services of an individual's military status in child abuse and neglect assessments. | Primary sponsor | Enacted | March 24, 2025 |
| HB 1222 | AN ACT to amend and reenact sections 15.1-09-33 and 15.1-19-03.1 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to a requirement for public school students to have the opportunity to recite the pledge of allegiance each morning and immunity for liability stemming from the recitation of the pledge of allegiance. | Co-sponsor | Enacted | March 24, 2025 |
| HCR 3009 | A concurrent resolution urging the federal government to take actions to enact trade policy that supports business and workers of the United States while penalizing global polluters. | Co-sponsor | In committee | March 20, 2025 |
| HCR 3007 | A concurrent resolution urging Congress to recognize United States troops who served in Honduras from 1981 to 1992. | Co-sponsor | In committee | March 20, 2025 |
| HCR 3005 | A concurrent resolution urging the 119th Congress to provide for the inclusion on the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Wall the names of the lost crew members of the U.S.S. Frank E. Evans. | Co-sponsor | In committee | March 20, 2025 |
| HB 1520 | AN ACT to authorize the department of health and human services to transfer real property to the office of the adjutant general to construct a new training and storage facility; and to declare an emergency. | Primary sponsor | Enacted | March 20, 2025 |
| HB 1091 | AN ACT to create and enact a new section to chapter 24-01 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to designating the bridge on United States highway 81 as the Specialist 4 David LaTraille Vietnam bridge; to provide a continuing appropriation; and to declare an emergency. | Co-sponsor | Enacted | March 20, 2025 |
| HB 1215 | AN ACT to repeal section 24-02-46 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to the multistate highway transportation agreement. | Co-sponsor | Enacted | March 19, 2025 |
| HB 1212 | AN ACT to create and enact a new section to chapter 24-01 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to designating a portion of state highway 18 as the PFC. Henry Gurke memorial highway; and to provide a continuing appropriation. | Co-sponsor | Enacted | March 19, 2025 |
| HCR 3014 | A concurrent resolution urging public health, health care systems, and health care providers to prioritize primary prevention in addressing vitamin D deficiency through multifaceted precision public health and medicine approaches. | Co-sponsor | In committee | March 18, 2025 |
| HCR 3011 | A concurrent resolution urging Congress to provide veterans with medical coverage for hyperbaric oxygenation therapy. | Co-sponsor | In committee | March 18, 2025 |
| HB 1411 | A BILL for an Act to create and enact section 62.1-01-03.2 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to state prohibition on extreme risk protection provisions; and to provide a penalty. | Co-sponsor | In committee | February 25, 2025 |
| HB 1365 | A BILL for an Act to create and enact a new section to chapter 62.1-02 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to possession of firearms or dangerous weapons at a publicly owned or operated building; and to amend and reenact section 62.1-02-05 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to possession of firearms or dangerous weapons at a public gathering. | Co-sponsor | In committee | February 25, 2025 |
| HB 1352 | A BILL for an Act to amend and reenact section 62.1-02-05 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to possession of firearms or dangerous weapons at a church or place of worship. | Co-sponsor | In committee | February 25, 2025 |
| HB 1296 | A BILL for an Act to amend and reenact section 62.1-04-04 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to producing a license to carry a concealed firearm upon request from a law enforcement officer; and to provide a penalty. | Co-sponsor | In committee | February 25, 2025 |
| SB 2349 | A BILL for an Act to create and enact a new section to chapter 54-03 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to limitations on the introduction of legislative bills prepared by executive branch agencies and the judicial branch. | Co-sponsor | In committee | February 24, 2025 |
| HB 1325 | A BILL for an Act to amend and reenact section 20.1-02-04 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to positive detections of chronic wasting disease. | Primary sponsor | In committee | February 19, 2025 |
| HB 1172 | A BILL for an Act to amend and reenact subsection 3 of section 15-19-01 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to the payment of fees for courses provided by the center for distance education. | Co-sponsor | In committee | February 19, 2025 |
| SB 2222 | A BILL for an Act to create and enact two new sections to chapter 25-13 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to the certification and sale of assistance animals; to amend and reenact sections 25-13-01.1 and 47-16-07.5 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to definitions associated with assistance animals and disability documentation for a service or assistance animal in a rental dwelling; and to provide a penalty. | Co-sponsor | In committee | February 17, 2025 |
| HB 1593 | A BILL for an Act to create and enact a new section to chapter 51-07 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to a covered platform's liability for publishing or distributing sexual material harmful to a minor; and to provide a penalty. | Co-sponsor | In committee | February 17, 2025 |
| HB 1301 | A BILL for an Act to amend and reenact subsection 3 of section 12.1-32-07 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to possession of a firearm while on probation; and to provide for application. | Co-sponsor | In committee | February 17, 2025 |
| SB 2179 | A BILL for an Act to amend and reenact section 23.1-13-16 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to inspection fees; and to provide an expiration date. | Co-sponsor | In committee | February 11, 2025 |
| HB 1321 | A BILL for an Act to amend and reenact subsection 3 of section 19-24.1-01, section 19-24.1-11, and subdivision a of subsection 2 of section 19-24.1-16 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to medical marijuana limitations. | Co-sponsor | In committee | February 10, 2025 |
| HB 1309 | A BILL for an Act to create and enact a new section to chapter 54-06 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to state contracts with certain companies that boycott energy, mining, and production agriculture; and to provide for application. | Co-sponsor | In committee | January 31, 2025 |
| SB 2203 | A BILL for an Act to amend and reenact subsection 1 of section 43-33-01, subsection 1 of section 43-33-06, subsection 3 of section 43-37-02, and section 43-37-05 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to the consolidation of the board of hearing aid specialists and the board of examiners on audiology and speech-language pathology; and to repeal sections 43-33-15 and 43-33-17 related to the board of hearing aid specialists. | Co-sponsor | In committee | January 30, 2025 |
| HCR 3002 | A concurrent resolution to amend and reenact section 25 of article XI of the Constitution of North Dakota, relating to authorizing sports betting. | Co-sponsor | In committee | January 22, 2025 |
| SB 2108 | A BILL for an Act to create and enact chapter 43-17.5 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to the physician assistant licensure compact. | Co-sponsor | In committee | January 15, 2025 |