HB 1291 — Relating to immigration law.
Last action — Second reading, failed to pass, yeas 1 nays 44
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✓Introduced
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✓In Committee
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3Passed House
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4Passed Senate
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5To Executive
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6Enacted
This bill has passed the House. Introduced January 13, 2025. It now moves to the second chamber.
Next likely step: consideration and a floor vote in the Senate.
Odds of enactment
Moderate chanceBased on the sponsor, cosponsors, and committee posture, this bill has a moderate chance of becoming law.
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Prognosis
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Passed House
Current position in the legislative process.
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7 sponsors
1 primary, 6 co-sponsors signed on.
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Single-party support
Sponsorship is currently within one party (6 R).
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Mixed recorded votes
1 passed, 1 failed in recorded votes so far.
Based on stage, sponsorship breadth, committee status, recorded votes, and cross-state momentum — a description of the observable signals, not a prediction.
Summary
A BILL for an Act to provide for a legislative management study relating to immigration law.
Bill Text
What changed in the latest version
26 added · 45 removed26 line(s) added, 45 removed.
25.0654.0200125.0654.02000 Prepared by the Legislative Council Title.03000 staff for Representative Heilman March 25, 2025 Sixty-ninth Legislative Assembly of North Dakota PROPOSED AMENDMENTS TO FIRST ENGROSSMENT ENGROSSED HOUSE BILL NO.
and to provide a penalty.forpenalty. an Act to provide for a legislative management study relating to immigration law.
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SECTION 1.
LEGISLATIVE MANAGEMENT STUDY - IMMIGRATION LAW.
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During the 2025-26 interim, the legislative management shall consider studying federal jurisdiction over immigration law, illegal immigration, and immigration law in other states.
The study must include:
a.
An overview of federal pre-emption of state or local law related to immigration.
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A survey of the laws of this state and other states regarding individuals living and working in the United States without authorization.
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A review of case law affecting the states' ability to enact laws regarding unauthorized workers.
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Information regarding the manner in which local law enforcement agencies coordinate with federal law enforcement agencies.
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Input from the private sector and pro-business lobbyists, the office of the attorney general, and the secretary of state.
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The legislative management shall report its findings and recommendations, together with any legislation required to implement the recommendations, to the seventieth legislative assembly.
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View plain text versions (5)
- Engrossed FIRST ENGROSSMENT Current pdf
- Prepared by the Legislative Council staff for Representative Heilman View text pdf
- Adopted by the House Industry, Business and Labor Committee View text pdf
- Amended FIRST ENGROSSMENT with Senate Amendments pdf
- Introduced View text pdf
Action History
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Second reading, failed to pass, yeas 1 nays 44
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Amendment adopted, placed on calendar
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Reported back amended, do not pass, placed on calendar 5 0 0
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Committee Hearing 09:45
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Introduced, first reading, referred Workforce Development Committee
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Received from House
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Second reading, passed, yeas 71 nays 19
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Amendment adopted, placed on calendar
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Reported back amended, do pass, amendment placed on calendar 7 5 2
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Committee Hearing 09:00
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Introduced, first reading, referred Industry, Business and Labor Committee
Sponsors
- Matthew Heilman · Primary
- Daniel Johnston · Cosponsor
- Jim Kasper · Cosponsor
- Desiree Morton · Cosponsor
- Dennis Nehring · Cosponsor
- Lori VanWinkle · Cosponsor
- Jose L. Sen. Castaneda · Cosponsor
Sponsorship breakdown
Export CSV (upgrade) →1 sponsors · 6 co-sponsors · 141 not signed on · 62 voted No
Sponsors (1)
- Heilman, Matthew Republican
Co-sponsors (6)
- Johnston, Daniel Republican
- Kasper, Jim Republican
- Morton, Desiree Republican
- Nehring, Dennis Republican
- VanWinkle, Lori Republican
- Sen. Castaneda, Jose L.
Not signed on (141)
141 members have not signed on to this bill.
Show all 141 →"Not signed on" means a member has not sponsored or co-sponsored this bill — it does not imply opposition. Members flagged Voted No have a recorded No vote on this bill.
Votes
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unaffiliated | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Republican | 1 | 38 | 0 | 2 |
| Democratic | 0 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 1 | 44 | 0 | 2 |
| % of votes cast | 2% | 94% | 0% | 4% |
How each member voted (47)
| Member | Party | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| van Oosting | — | Nay |
| Boschee, Josh | Democratic | Nay |
| Braunberger, Ryan | Democratic | Nay |
| Hogan, Kathy | Democratic | Nay |
| Marcellais, Richard | Democratic | Nay |
| Mathern, Tim | Democratic | Nay |
| Axtman, Michelle | Republican | Not Voting |
| Barta, Jeff | Republican | Nay |
| Beard, Todd | Republican | Nay |
| Bekkedahl, Brad | Republican | Nay |
| Boehm, Keith | Republican | Nay |
| Burckhard, Randy A. | Republican | Nay |
| Castaneda, Jose L. | Republican | Nay |
| Cleary, Sean | Republican | Nay |
| Clemens, David A. | Republican | Nay |
| Conley, Cole | Republican | Nay |
| Cory, Claire | Republican | Nay |
| Davison, Kyle | Republican | Not Voting |
| Dever, Dick | Republican | Nay |
| Dwyer, Michael | Republican | Nay |
| Enget, Mark | Republican | Nay |
| Erbele, Robert | Republican | Nay |
| Gerhardt, Justin | Republican | Nay |
| Hogue, David | Republican | Nay |
| Kessel, Greg | Republican | Nay |
| Klein, Jerry | Republican | Nay |
| Larson, Diane | Republican | Nay |
| Lee, Judy | Republican | Nay |
| Lemm, Randy D. | Republican | Nay |
| Luick, Larry | Republican | Nay |
| Magrum, Jeffery J. | Republican | Yea |
| Meyer, Scott | Republican | Nay |
| Myrdal, Janne | Republican | Nay |
| Patten, Dale | Republican | Nay |
| Paulson, Bob | Republican | Nay |
| Powers, Michelle | Republican | Nay |
| Roers, Kristin | Republican | Nay |
| Rummel, Dean | Republican | Nay |
| Schaible, Donald | Republican | Nay |
| Sickler, Jonathan | Republican | Nay |
| Sorvaag, Ronald | Republican | Nay |
| Thomas, Paul J. | Republican | Nay |
| Walen, Chuck | Republican | Nay |
| Wanzek, Terry M. | Republican | Nay |
| Weber, Mark F. | Republican | Nay |
| Weston, Kent | Republican | Nay |
| Wobbema, Mike | Republican | Nay |
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | 70 | 9 | 0 | 3 |
| Unaffiliated | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Democratic | 0 | 10 | 0 | 1 |
| Total | 71 | 19 | 0 | 4 |
| % of votes cast | 76% | 20% | 0% | 4% |
How each member voted (94)
| Member | Party | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Olson | — | Yea |
| Brown, Collette | Democratic | Nay |
| Conmy, Liz | Democratic | Nay |
| Davis, Jayme | Democratic | Nay |
| Dobervich, Gretchen | Democratic | Nay |
| Finley-DeVille, Lisa | Democratic | Nay |
| Foss, Austin | Democratic | Nay |
| Hager, LaurieBeth | Democratic | Nay |
| Hanson, Karla Rose | Democratic | Nay |
| Ista, Zachary | Democratic | Nay |
| Mitskog, Alisa | Democratic | Not Voting |
| Schneider, Mary | Democratic | Nay |
| Anderson, Bert | Republican | Not Voting |
| Anderson, Dick | Republican | Yea |
| Anderson, Karen A. | Republican | Yea |
| Bahl, Landon | Republican | Nay |
| Beltz, Mike | Republican | Yea |
| Berg, Mike | Republican | Yea |
| Bolinske, Macy | Republican | Yea |
| Bosch, Glenn | Republican | Yea |
| Brandenburg, Mike | Republican | Yea |
| Christianson, Nels | Republican | Yea |
| Christy, Josh | Republican | Not Voting |
| Dockter, Jason | Republican | Yea |
| Dressler, Ty | Republican | Nay |
| Fegley, Clayton | Republican | Yea |
| Fisher, Jay | Republican | Yea |
| Frelich, Kathy | Republican | Yea |
| Grindberg, Karen | Republican | Nay |
| Grueneich, Jim | Republican | Not Voting |
| Hagert, Jared C. | Republican | Yea |
| Hatlestad, Patrick R. | Republican | Yea |
| Hauck, Dori | Republican | Yea |
| Headland, Craig | Republican | Nay |
| Heilman, Matthew | Republican | Yea |
| Heinert, Pat D. | Republican | Yea |
| Henderson, Donna | Republican | Yea |
| Hendrix, Jared | Republican | Yea |
| Holle, Dawson | Republican | Yea |
| Hoverson, Jeff | Republican | Yea |
| Johnson, Jorin | Republican | Yea |
| Johnston, Daniel | Republican | Yea |
| Jonas, Jim | Republican | Yea |
| Karls, Karen | Republican | Yea |
| Kasper, Jim | Republican | Yea |
| Kempenich, Keith | Republican | Yea |
| Kiefert, Dwight | Republican | Yea |
| Klemin, Lawrence R. | Republican | Yea |
| Koppelman, Ben | Republican | Yea |
| Lefor, Mike | Republican | Yea |
| Longmuir, Donald W. | Republican | Nay |
| Louser, Scott | Republican | Yea |
| Maki, Roger A. | Republican | Nay |
| Marschall, Andrew | Republican | Yea |
| Martinson, Bob | Republican | Yea |
| McLeod, Carrie | Republican | Yea |
| Meier, Lisa | Republican | Yea |
| Monson, David | Republican | Yea |
| Morton, Desiree | Republican | Yea |
| Motschenbacher, Mike | Republican | Yea |
| Murphy, Eric J. | Republican | Nay |
| Nathe, Mike | Republican | Nay |
| Nehring, Dennis | Republican | Yea |
| Nelson, Jon O. | Republican | Yea |
| Novak, Anna S. | Republican | Yea |
| O'Brien, Emily | Republican | Nay |
| Olson, Jeremy | Republican | Yea |
| Osowski, Doug | Republican | Yea |
| Ostlie, Mitch | Republican | Yea |
| Porter, Todd | Republican | Yea |
| Pyle, Brandy L. | Republican | Yea |
| Richter, David | Republican | Yea |
| Rios, Nico | Republican | Yea |
| Rohr, Karen M. | Republican | Yea |
| Ruby, Dan | Republican | Yea |
| Ruby, Matthew | Republican | Yea |
| Sanford, Mark | Republican | Yea |
| Satrom, Bernie | Republican | Yea |
| Schatz, Mike | Republican | Yea |
| Schauer, Austen | Republican | Yea |
| Schreiber-Beck, Cynthia | Republican | Yea |
| Steiner, Vicky | Republican | Yea |
| Stemen, Gregory | Republican | Yea |
| Swiontek, Steve | Republican | Yea |
| Toman, Nathan | Republican | Yea |
| Tveit, Bill | Republican | Yea |
| VanWinkle, Lori | Republican | Yea |
| Vetter, Steve | Republican | Yea |
| Vigesaa, Don | Republican | Yea |
| Vollmer, Daniel R. | Republican | Yea |
| Wagner, Scott | Republican | Yea |
| Warrey, Jonathan | Republican | Yea |
| Weisz, Robin | Republican | Yea |
| Wolff, Christina | Republican | Yea |
Subjects
Frequently asked questions
- What does HB 1291 do?
- A BILL for an Act to provide for a legislative management study relating to immigration law.
- Who sponsors HB 1291?
- HB 1291 is sponsored by Heilman, Matthew (Republican), Johnston, Daniel (Republican), Kasper, Jim (Republican), Morton, Desiree (Republican), Nehring, Dennis (Republican), VanWinkle, Lori (Republican), and Sen. Castaneda, Jose L..
- What is the current status of HB 1291?
- This bill has passed the House. Introduced January 13, 2025. It now moves to the second chamber.
- Where can I track HB 1291?
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