SB 2150 — Relating to corporate or limited liability company farming and ranching.
Last action — Filed with Secretary Of State 03/18
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✓Introduced
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✓Passed House
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6Enacted
This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced January 07, 2025. Enacted.
Signed by Governor Kelly Armstrong (Republican) on March 18, 2025.
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Prognosis
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Enacted
Current position in the legislative process.
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3 sponsors
1 primary, 2 co-sponsors signed on.
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Single-party support
Sponsorship is currently within one party (2 R).
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Cleared a recorded vote
Passed 2 recorded votes so far.
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Summary
AN ACT to amend and reenact subsection 7 of section 10-06.1-01, subsection 3 of section 10-06.1-12.2, subdivision b of subsection 1 of section 10-06.1-15.2, subdivision d of subsection 3 of section 10-06.1-17, and subsection 3 of section 10-06.1-17.1 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to corporate or limited liability company farming and ranching.
Bill Text
What changed in the latest version
173 added · 178 removedPlain-language change summary
The proposed amendments to Bill SB 2150 clarify the definition of "farming or ranching" in North Dakota by specifying what activities are not included under this definition. This includes agricultural support services, small-scale aquaculture or greenhouse agriculture, beekeeping, and the production of timber or forest products, among others. These changes matter because they aim to ensure that only those directly involved in traditional farming and ranching are categorized as such, potentially affecting regulations and eligibility for certain programs or benefits.
25.0606.01002Sixty-ninth PreparedLegislative byAssembly theof LegislativeNorth CouncilDakota Title.02000In staffRegular forSession SenatorCommencing MathernTuesday, January 27,7, 2025 Sixty-ninth Legislative Assembly of North Dakota PROPOSED AMENDMENTS TO SENATE BILL NO.
2150 Introduced(Senators by Senators Thomas, LuickLuick) Representative(Representative BeltzBeltz) AAN BILLACT for an Act to amend and reenact subsection 7 of section 10-06.1-01, subsection 3 of section 10-06.1-12.2, subdivision b of subsection 1 of section 10-06.1-15.2, subdivision d of subsection 3 of section 10-06.1-17, and subsection 3 of section 10-06.1-17.1 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to corporate or limited liability company farming and ranching.
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(2)S. All members that are persons otherwise eligible under this chapter, and any controlling individual or entityorganization of the person, must be organized in the United States and one hundred percent of the interests must be owned by citizens of the United States, permanent resident aliens of the United States, or an authorized individualperson under section 47-10.1-02.
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2150 - PAGE 2 (2) All members that are persons otherwise eligible under this chapter, and any controlling individual or entityorganization of the person, must be organized in the United States and one hundred percent of the interests must be owned by citizens of the United States, permanent resident aliens of the United States, or an authorized individualperson under section 47-10.1-02.
Page(6) No.As to individuals, a statement of whether each is a citizen or permanent resident alien of the United States;
2 25.0606.01002 Sixty-ninth Legislative Assembly (6) As to individuals, a statement of whether each is a citizen or permanent resident alien of the United States;
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and (8) As to personsa person other than an individual, a statement of whether the person, and any controlling personindividual or organization of the person, is incorporated or organized in the United States and one hundred percent Pageof No.the stock or interests is owned by citizens of the United States, permanent resident aliens of the United States, or individuals or persons in compliance withan authorized person under section 47-10.1-02.
4 25.0606.01002 Sixty-ninth Legislative Assembly of the stock or interests is owned by citizens of the United States, permanent resident aliens of the United States, or individuals or persons in compliance withan authorized person under section 47-10.1-02.
or (2)S. If an authorized livestock farm limited liability company, the names and addresses of the managers and members of the board of governors, and a statement whether each actively is actively engaged in the operation of the limited liability company.
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2150 - PAGE 4 (2) If an authorized livestock farm limited liability company, the names and addresses of the managers and members of the board of governors, and a statement whether each actively is actively engaged in the operation of the limited liability company.
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2150 - PAGE 5 ____________________________ ____________________________ President of the Senate Speaker of the House ____________________________ ____________________________ Secretary of the Senate Chief Clerk of the House This certifies that the within bill originated in the Senate of the Sixty-ninth Legislative Assembly of North Dakota and is known on the records of that body as Senate Bill No.
2150.
Senate Vote:
Yeas 41 Nays 4 Absent 2 House Vote:
Yeas 91 Nays 0 Absent 3 ____________________________ Secretary of the Senate Received by the Governor at ________M.
on _____________________________________, 2025.
Approved at ________M.
on __________________________________________________, 2025.
____________________________ Governor Filed in this office this ___________day of _______________________________________, 2025, at ________ o’clock ________M.
____________________________ Secretary of State
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Action History
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Filed with Secretary Of State 03/18
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Signed by Governor 03/18
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Sent to Governor
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Signed by President
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Signed by Speaker
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Returned to Senate
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Second reading, passed, yeas 91 nays 0
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Reported back, do pass, place on calendar 14 0 0
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Committee Hearing 08:30
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Introduced, first reading, referred Agriculture Committee
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Received from Senate
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Second reading, passed, yeas 41 nays 4
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Amendment failed
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Amendment proposed on floor
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Reported back, do pass, place on calendar 6 0 0
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Committee Hearing 02:20
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Committee Hearing 09:00
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Introduced, first reading, referred Agriculture and Veterans Affairs Committee
Sponsors
- Paul J. Thomas · Primary
- Larry Luick · Cosponsor
- Mike Beltz · Cosponsor
Sponsorship breakdown
Export CSV (upgrade) →1 sponsors · 2 co-sponsors · 145 not signed on · 4 voted No
Sponsors (1)
- Thomas, Paul J. Republican
Co-sponsors (2)
- Luick, Larry Republican
- Mike Beltz
Not signed on (145)
145 members have not signed on to this bill.
Show all 145 →"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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | 81 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Democratic | 9 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Unaffiliated | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 91 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| % of votes cast | 97% | 0% | 0% | 3% |
How each member voted (94)
| Member | Party | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Olson | — | Yea |
| Brown, Collette | Democratic | Not Voting |
| 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 | Yea |
| Schneider, Mary | Democratic | Yea |
| Anderson, Bert | Republican | Yea |
| Anderson, Dick | Republican | Yea |
| Anderson, Karen A. | Republican | Yea |
| Bahl, Landon | Republican | Yea |
| Beltz, Mike | Republican | Yea |
| Berg, Mike | Republican | Yea |
| Bolinske, Macy | Republican | Yea |
| Bosch, Glenn | Republican | Yea |
| Brandenburg, Mike | Republican | Yea |
| Brown, TJ | Republican | Yea |
| Christianson, Nels | Republican | Yea |
| Dockter, Jason | Republican | Yea |
| Dressler, Ty | Republican | Yea |
| Fegley, Clayton | Republican | Yea |
| Fisher, Jay | Republican | Yea |
| Frelich, Kathy | Republican | Yea |
| Grindberg, Karen | Republican | Yea |
| Grueneich, Jim | Republican | Yea |
| Hagert, Jared C. | Republican | Yea |
| Hatlestad, Patrick R. | Republican | Yea |
| Hauck, Dori | Republican | Yea |
| Headland, Craig | Republican | Yea |
| 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 | Yea |
| Louser, Scott | Republican | Yea |
| Maki, Roger A. | Republican | Yea |
| 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 | Yea |
| Nathe, Mike | Republican | Yea |
| Nehring, Dennis | Republican | Yea |
| Nelson, Jon O. | Republican | Yea |
| Novak, Anna S. | Republican | Yea |
| O'Brien, Emily | Republican | Yea |
| Olson, Jeremy | Republican | Yea |
| Osowski, Doug | Republican | Yea |
| Ostlie, Mitch | Republican | Yea |
| Porter, Todd | Republican | Not Voting |
| 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 |
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | 38 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| Democratic | 2 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| Unaffiliated | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 41 | 4 | 0 | 2 |
| % of votes cast | 87% | 9% | 0% | 4% |
How each member voted (47)
| Member | Party | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| van Oosting | — | Yea |
| Boschee, Josh | Democratic | Yea |
| Braunberger, Ryan | Democratic | Nay |
| Hogan, Kathy | Democratic | Nay |
| Marcellais, Richard | Democratic | Yea |
| Mathern, Tim | Democratic | Nay |
| Axtman, Michelle | Republican | Not Voting |
| Barta, Jeff | Republican | Yea |
| Beard, Todd | Republican | Yea |
| Bekkedahl, Brad | Republican | Yea |
| Boehm, Keith | Republican | Yea |
| Burckhard, Randy A. | Republican | Yea |
| Castaneda, Jose L. | Republican | Yea |
| Cleary, Sean | Republican | Yea |
| Clemens, David A. | Republican | Yea |
| Conley, Cole | Republican | Yea |
| Cory, Claire | Republican | Yea |
| Davison, Kyle | Republican | Yea |
| Dever, Dick | Republican | Yea |
| Dwyer, Michael | Republican | Yea |
| Enget, Mark | Republican | Yea |
| Erbele, Robert | Republican | Yea |
| Gerhardt, Justin | Republican | Yea |
| Hogue, David | Republican | Yea |
| Kessel, Greg | Republican | Yea |
| Klein, Jerry | Republican | Yea |
| Larson, Diane | Republican | Yea |
| Lee, Judy | Republican | Yea |
| Lemm, Randy D. | Republican | Yea |
| Luick, Larry | Republican | Yea |
| Magrum, Jeffery J. | Republican | Nay |
| Meyer, Scott | Republican | Not Voting |
| Myrdal, Janne | Republican | Yea |
| Patten, Dale | Republican | Yea |
| Paulson, Bob | Republican | Yea |
| Powers, Michelle | Republican | Yea |
| Roers, Kristin | Republican | Yea |
| Rummel, Dean | Republican | Yea |
| Schaible, Donald | Republican | Yea |
| Sickler, Jonathan | Republican | Yea |
| Sorvaag, Ronald | Republican | Yea |
| Thomas, Paul J. | Republican | Yea |
| Walen, Chuck | Republican | Yea |
| Wanzek, Terry M. | Republican | Yea |
| Weber, Mark F. | Republican | Yea |
| Weston, Kent | Republican | Yea |
| Wobbema, Mike | Republican | Yea |
Subjects
Frequently asked questions
- What does SB 2150 do?
- AN ACT to amend and reenact subsection 7 of section 10-06.1-01, subsection 3 of section 10-06.1-12.2, subdivision b of subsection 1 of section 10-06.1-15.2, subdivision d of subsection 3 of section 10-06.1-17, and subsection 3 of section 10-06.1-17.1 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to corporate or limited liability company farming and ranching.
- Who sponsors SB 2150?
- SB 2150 is sponsored by Thomas, Paul J. (Republican), Luick, Larry (Republican), and Mike Beltz.
- What is the current status of SB 2150?
- This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced January 07, 2025. Enacted.
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