North Dakota 69-2025 Assembly Status: In Committee 5 R cosponsors

HB 1208 — Relating to foreign ownership of real property near military installations; to amend and reenact sections 11‑11‑70, 40‑05‑26, and 47‑01‑09 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to the powers of a board of county commissioners, a board of city commissioners, and a city council regarding development by a foreign country of concern or foreign organization of concern, prohibiting ownership of real property by a foreign country of concern or a foreign organization of concern; and to provide a penalty.

Last action — Withdrawn from further consideration

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    Introduced
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    In Committee
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    Passed House
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    Passed Senate
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    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill is in committee in the House. Introduced January 10, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Next likely step: a committee vote, then a floor vote in the House.

Prognosis

Stalled 26% · moderate confidence

Where this bill stands today.

Odds of enactment

Low

How often bills like it became law.

  • In Committee

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 7 sponsors

    1 primary, 6 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Single-party support

    Sponsorship is currently within one party (5 R).

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In plain language

The bill prohibits foreign ownership of real property near military installations.

This bill bans foreign countries and organizations of concern from owning real property close to military installations in North Dakota. It also outlines specific exceptions for certain registered businesses meeting specific criteria.

Summary

A BILL for an Act to create and enact a new section to chapter 47-02 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to foreign ownership of real property near military installations; to amend and reenact sections 11-11-70, 40-05-26, and 47-01-09 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to the powers of a board of county commissioners, a board of city commissioners, and a city council regarding development by a foreign country of concern or foreign organization of concern, prohibiting ownership of real property by a foreign country of concern or a foreign organization of concern; and to provide a penalty.

Bill Text

Action History

  1. Withdrawn from further consideration

  2. Request return from committee

  3. Introduced, first reading, referred Political Subdivisions Committee

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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1 sponsors · 6 co-sponsors · 141 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (6)

Not signed on (141)

141 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Subjects

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Frequently asked questions

What does HB 1208 do?
A BILL for an Act to create and enact a new section to chapter 47-02 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to foreign ownership of real property near military installations; to amend and reenact sections 11-11-70, 40-05-26, and 47-01-09 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to the powers of a board of county commissioners, a board of city commissioners, and a city council regarding development by a foreign country of concern or foreign organization of concern, prohibiting ownership of real property by a foreign country of concern or a foreign organization of concern; and to provide a penalty.
Who sponsors HB 1208?
HB 1208 is sponsored by Olson, Jeremy (Republican), Olson, SuAnn (Republican), Fisher, Jay (Republican), Johnston, Daniel (Republican), Nehring, Dennis (Republican), Sen. Castaneda, Jose L., and Sen. Paulson, Bob.
What is the current status of HB 1208?
This bill is in committee in the House. Introduced January 10, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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