North Dakota 69-2025 Assembly Status: In Committee Bipartisan · 2 D · 1 R cosponsors

HB 1495 — Relating to leaves of absence from employment for members of the legislative assembly.

Last action — Second reading, failed to pass, yeas 14 nays 77

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    Introduced
  2. 2
    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 20, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

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

Odds of enactment

Low chance

Based on the sponsor, cosponsors, and committee posture, this bill has a low chance of becoming law.

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Prognosis

Stalled 26% · high confidence

  • In Committee

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 4 sponsors

    1 primary, 3 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Bipartisan support

    Sponsored across 2 parties (2 D · 1 R) — cross-party backing.

  • Failed a recorded vote

    Failed 1 recorded vote so far — a real headwind.

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Summary

A BILL for an Act to amend and reenact section 54-03-27 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to leaves of absence from employment for members of the legislative assembly.

Bill Text

Action History

  1. Second reading, failed to pass, yeas 14 nays 77

  2. Reported back, do not pass, placed on calendar 9 3 2

  3. Committee Hearing 09:00

  4. Introduced, first reading, referred Industry, Business and Labor Committee

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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1 sponsors · 3 co-sponsors · 144 not signed on · 76 voted No

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (3)

Not signed on (144)

144 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Votes

Final Passage

Failed 14 Yea · 77 Nay · 3 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Republican 57502
Democratic 9101
Unaffiliated 0100
Total 147703
% of votes cast 15%82%0%3%
How each member voted (94)
Member Party Vote
Olson — Nay
Brown, Collette Democratic Yea
Conmy, Liz Democratic Yea
Davis, Jayme Democratic Not Voting
Dobervich, Gretchen Democratic Yea
Finley-DeVille, Lisa Democratic Yea
Foss, Austin Democratic Yea
Hager, LaurieBeth Democratic Yea
Hanson, Karla Rose Democratic Yea
Ista, Zachary Democratic Yea
Mitskog, Alisa Democratic Nay
Schneider, Mary Democratic Yea
Anderson, Bert Republican Nay
Anderson, Dick Republican Nay
Anderson, Karen A. Republican Nay
Bahl, Landon Republican Yea
Beltz, Mike Republican Nay
Berg, Mike Republican Nay
Bolinske, Macy Republican Nay
Bosch, Glenn Republican Nay
Brandenburg, Mike Republican Nay
Christianson, Nels Republican Yea
Christy, Josh Republican Not Voting
Dockter, Jason Republican Nay
Dressler, Ty Republican Nay
Fegley, Clayton Republican Nay
Fisher, Jay Republican Nay
Frelich, Kathy Republican Nay
Grindberg, Karen Republican Nay
Grueneich, Jim Republican Nay
Hagert, Jared C. Republican Nay
Hatlestad, Patrick R. Republican Nay
Hauck, Dori Republican Nay
Headland, Craig Republican Nay
Heilman, Matthew Republican Yea
Heinert, Pat D. Republican Nay
Henderson, Donna Republican Nay
Hendrix, Jared Republican Yea
Holle, Dawson Republican Nay
Hoverson, Jeff Republican Nay
Johnson, Jorin Republican Nay
Johnston, Daniel Republican Nay
Jonas, Jim Republican Nay
Karls, Karen Republican Nay
Kasper, Jim Republican Nay
Kempenich, Keith Republican Nay
Kiefert, Dwight Republican Nay
Klemin, Lawrence R. Republican Nay
Koppelman, Ben Republican Nay
Lefor, Mike Republican Nay
Longmuir, Donald W. Republican Nay
Louser, Scott Republican Nay
Maki, Roger A. Republican Nay
Marschall, Andrew Republican Nay
Martinson, Bob Republican Nay
McLeod, Carrie Republican Nay
Meier, Lisa Republican Nay
Monson, David Republican Nay
Morton, Desiree Republican Nay
Motschenbacher, Mike Republican Nay
Murphy, Eric J. Republican Nay
Nathe, Mike Republican Nay
Nehring, Dennis Republican Yea
Nelson, Jon O. Republican Nay
Novak, Anna S. Republican Nay
O'Brien, Emily Republican Nay
Olson, Jeremy Republican Nay
Osowski, Doug Republican Nay
Ostlie, Mitch Republican Nay
Porter, Todd Republican Nay
Pyle, Brandy L. Republican Nay
Richter, David Republican Nay
Rios, Nico Republican Nay
Rohr, Karen M. Republican Nay
Ruby, Dan Republican Nay
Ruby, Matthew Republican Nay
Sanford, Mark Republican Nay
Satrom, Bernie Republican Nay
Schatz, Mike Republican Nay
Schauer, Austen Republican Nay
Schreiber-Beck, Cynthia Republican Not Voting
Steiner, Vicky Republican Nay
Stemen, Gregory Republican Nay
Swiontek, Steve Republican Nay
Toman, Nathan Republican Nay
Tveit, Bill Republican Nay
VanWinkle, Lori Republican Nay
Vetter, Steve Republican Nay
Vigesaa, Don Republican Nay
Vollmer, Daniel R. Republican Nay
Wagner, Scott Republican Nay
Warrey, Jonathan Republican Nay
Weisz, Robin Republican Nay
Wolff, Christina Republican Nay

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Frequently asked questions

What does HB 1495 do?
A BILL for an Act to amend and reenact section 54-03-27 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to leaves of absence from employment for members of the legislative assembly.
Who sponsors HB 1495?
HB 1495 is sponsored by Foss, Austin (Democratic), Bahl, Landon (Republican), Finley-DeVille, Lisa (Democratic), and Sen. Braunberger, Ryan.
What is the current status of HB 1495?
This bill is in committee in the House. Introduced January 20, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
Where can I track HB 1495?
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