North Dakota 69-2025 Assembly Status: Passed Senate 2 R cosponsors

SB 2224 — Relating to the gaming commission, gaming stamp requirements, and the attorney general's regulation of gaming; to provide a penalty; and to provide an appropriation.

Last action — Second reading, failed to pass, yeas 0 nays 46

  1. ✓
    Introduced
  2. ✓
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed Senate
  4. 4
    Passed House
  5. 5
    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill has passed the Senate. Introduced January 20, 2025. It now moves to the second chamber.

Next likely step: consideration and a floor vote in the House.

Odds of enactment

Moderate chance

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

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Prognosis

Advancing 34% · moderate confidence
  • Passed Senate

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 2 sponsors

    1 primary, 1 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Single-party support

    Sponsorship is currently within one party (2 R).

  • Mixed recorded votes

    2 passed, 1 failed in recorded votes so far.

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Summary

A BILL for an Act to amend and reenact section 53-06.1-01.1, subsection 3 of section 53-06.1-14, and section 53-06.1-15.1 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to the gaming commission, gaming stamp requirements, and the attorney general's regulation of gaming; to provide a penalty; and to provide an appropriation.

Bill Text

What changed in the latest version

28 added · 27 removed

Plain-language change summary

The latest amendment to Senate Bill No. 2224 changes how the attorney general handles potential violations of gaming rules. Instead of requiring a formal hearing for all cases, the amendment allows for informal discussions and mediation first, which could lead to quicker resolutions without a hearing. This change aims to make the process more flexible and efficient, potentially easing the burden on both the attorney general's office and those involved in gaming operations. Additionally, the funding provision has been adjusted to specify support for the operations of the gaming commission for a specific biennium.

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25.1099.01007 Prepared by the Legislative Council Title.02000 staff for Representative McLeod April 14, 2025 Sixty-ninth Legislative Assembly of North Dakota PROPOSED AMENDMENTS TO SENATE BILL NO.
25.1099.01008 Adopted by the Conference Committee Title.03000 April 23, 2025 Sixty-ninth Legislative Assembly of North Dakota PROPOSED AMENDMENTS TO SENATE BILL NO.
2224 Introduced by Senators Myrdal, Luick A BILL for an Act to amend and reenact section 53-06.1-01.1 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to the abolition of the gaming commission and the authorization of the attorney general to administer and regulate gaming.for an Act to amend and reenact section 53-06.1-01.1, subsection 3 of section 53-06.1-14, and section 53-06.1-15.1 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to the gaming commission, gaming stamp requirements, and the attorney general's regulation of gaming;
2224 Introduced by Senators Myrdal, Luick In place of amendment (25.1099.01007) adopted by the House, Senate Bill No.
2224 is amended by amendment (25.1099.01008) as follows:
A BILL for an Act to amend and reenact section 53-06.1-01.1 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to the abolition of the gaming commission and the authorization of the attorney general to administer and regulate gaming.for an Act to amend and reenact section 53-06.1-01.1, subsection 3 of section 53-06.1-14, and section 53-06.1-15.1 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to the gaming commission, gaming stamp requirements, and the attorney general's regulation of gaming;
1 25.1099.01007 Sixty-ninth Legislative Assembly 2.
1 25.1099.01008 Sixty-ninth Legislative Assembly 2.
2 25.1099.01007 Sixty-ninth Legislative Assembly 7.
2 25.1099.01008 Sixty-ninth Legislative Assembly 7.
3 25.1099.01007 Sixty-ninth Legislative Assembly member of the gaming committee of a licensed organization or distributor cannot be a member of the commission.
3 25.1099.01008 Sixty-ninth Legislative Assembly member of the gaming committee of a licensed organization or distributor cannot be a member of the commission.
4 25.1099.01007 Sixty-ninth Legislative Assembly numbered squares on the day of event, the organization is exempt from the requirements under this subsection.
4 25.1099.01008 Sixty-ninth Legislative Assembly numbered squares on the day of event, the organization is exempt from the requirements under this subsection.
5 25.1099.01007 Sixty-ninth Legislative Assembly 6.
5 25.1099.01008 Sixty-ninth Legislative Assembly 6.
6 25.1099.01007 Sixty-ninth Legislative Assembly liability originally reported on the tax return, any additional tax determined to be due may be assessed within six years after the due date of the tax return, or six years after the tax return was filed, whichever period expires later.
6 25.1099.01008 Sixty-ninth Legislative Assembly liability originally reported on the tax return, any additional tax determined to be due may be assessed within six years after the due date of the tax return, or six years after the tax return was filed, whichever period expires later.
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Informally discuss a potential violation with a person or educate, negotiate, or mediate to resolve a potential violation, including a violation under subdivision j.
Based on evidence obtained by the attorney general demonstrating a person violated this chapter or a gaming rule, which could result in the revocation or suspension of a site authorization or an organization's gaming license or the imposition of a monetary fine of one thousand dollars or more, the attorney general shall hold a hearing to determine whether a violation occurred.
If informal measures under subdivision n of subsection 1 do not resolve the matter, based on evidence obtained by the attorney general demonstrating a person violated this chapter or a gaming rule, which could result in the revocation or suspension of a site authorization or an organization's gaming license or the imposition of a monetary fine of one thousand dollars or more, the attorney general may hold a hearing to determine whether a violation occurred.
The attorney general shall designate the time and place for the hearing and provide notice to the person accused of the violation at least forty-five days before the hearing.
The hearing must be conducted in accordance with section 28-32-35.
The parties may present evidence, and examine and cross-examine witnesses, as provided under sections 28-32-24 and 28-32-35.
The hearing must be recorded on video and broadcast live.
An order of the attorney general must be stayed pending the judgment or order of the district court and, if appealed to the supreme court under section 28-32-49, pending the final adjudication.
An order of the attorney general must be stayed pending the time to appeal to the district court.
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Action History

  1. Second reading, failed to pass, yeas 0 nays 46

  2. Conference committee report adopted

  3. Reported back from conference committee, in place of, placed on calendar

  4. Conference committee appointed McLeod Henderson Schneider

  5. Conference committee appointed Myrdal Larson Luick

  6. Refused to concur

  7. Returned to Senate (12)

  8. Second reading, passed as amended, yeas 88 nays 4

  9. Amendment adopted, placed on calendar

  10. Reported back amended, do pass, amendment placed on calendar 13 0 1

  11. Committee Hearing 10:00

  12. Introduced, first reading, referred Judiciary Committee

  13. Received from Senate

  14. Second reading, passed, yeas 25 nays 21

  15. Reported back, do pass, place on calendar 4 3 0

  16. Committee Hearing 09:00

  17. Introduced, first reading, referred Judiciary Committee

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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1 sponsors · 1 co-sponsors · 146 not signed on · 48 voted No

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (1)

Not signed on (146)

146 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Votes

Final Passage

Failed 0 Yea · 46 Nay · 1 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Republican 04001
Democratic 0500
Unaffiliated 0100
Total 04601
% of votes cast 0%98%0%2%
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 Nay
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 Nay
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 Not Voting
Lee, Judy Republican Nay
Lemm, Randy D. Republican Nay
Luick, Larry Republican Nay
Magrum, Jeffery J. Republican Nay
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

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Final Passage

Passed 88 Yea · 4 Nay · 2 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Republican 76402
Democratic 11000
Unaffiliated 1000
Total 88402
% of votes cast 94%4%0%2%
How each member voted (94)
Member Party Vote
Olson — Yea
Brown, Collette Democratic Yea
Conmy, Liz Democratic Yea
Davis, Jayme Democratic Yea
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 Nay
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 Nay
Nelson, Jon O. Republican Yea
Novak, Anna S. Republican Not Voting
O'Brien, Emily Republican Not Voting
Olson, Jeremy Republican Yea
Osowski, Doug Republican Nay
Ostlie, Mitch Republican Yea
Porter, Todd Republican Yea
Pyle, Brandy L. Republican Yea
Richter, David Republican Yea
Rios, Nico Republican Nay
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

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Final Passage

Passed 25 Yea · 21 Nay · 1 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Republican 251501
Democratic 0500
Unaffiliated 0100
Total 252101
% of votes cast 53%45%0%2%
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 Nay
Barta, Jeff Republican Nay
Beard, Todd Republican Yea
Bekkedahl, Brad Republican Nay
Boehm, Keith Republican Yea
Burckhard, Randy A. Republican Not Voting
Castaneda, Jose L. Republican Yea
Cleary, Sean Republican Yea
Clemens, David A. Republican Yea
Conley, Cole Republican Nay
Cory, Claire Republican Nay
Davison, Kyle Republican Nay
Dever, Dick Republican Yea
Dwyer, Michael Republican Nay
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 Nay
Lee, Judy Republican Nay
Lemm, Randy D. Republican Yea
Luick, Larry Republican Yea
Magrum, Jeffery J. Republican Nay
Meyer, Scott Republican Nay
Myrdal, Janne Republican Yea
Patten, Dale Republican Yea
Paulson, Bob Republican Yea
Powers, Michelle Republican Yea
Roers, Kristin Republican Nay
Rummel, Dean Republican Yea
Schaible, Donald Republican Yea
Sickler, Jonathan Republican Nay
Sorvaag, Ronald Republican Nay
Thomas, Paul J. Republican Yea
Walen, Chuck Republican Yea
Wanzek, Terry M. Republican Nay
Weber, Mark F. Republican Yea
Weston, Kent Republican Yea
Wobbema, Mike Republican Yea

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Frequently asked questions

What does SB 2224 do?
A BILL for an Act to amend and reenact section 53-06.1-01.1, subsection 3 of section 53-06.1-14, and section 53-06.1-15.1 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to the gaming commission, gaming stamp requirements, and the attorney general's regulation of gaming; to provide a penalty; and to provide an appropriation.
Who sponsors SB 2224?
SB 2224 is sponsored by Myrdal, Janne (Republican) and Luick, Larry (Republican).
What is the current status of SB 2224?
This bill has passed the Senate. Introduced January 20, 2025. It now moves to the second chamber.
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