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

SB 2236 — Relating to late fees on rents under a rental agreement.

Last action — Second reading, failed to pass, yeas 7 nays 39

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    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
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    Passed Senate
  4. 4
    Passed House
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    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill is in committee in the Senate. Introduced January 17, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

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

Prognosis

Stalled 28% · high confidence

Where this bill stands today.

Odds of enactment

Low

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  • In Committee

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 5 sponsors

    1 primary, 4 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Bipartisan support

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

  • Failed a recorded vote

    Failed 1 recorded vote so far — a real headwind.

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In plain language

The bill addresses late fees for rental payments in North Dakota.

This bill amends North Dakota law to allow landlords to charge a late fee of up to eight percent on overdue rent for lodging. It applies when rent is not paid by the end of the month or specified date in the rental agreement.

What this means for you
  • Workers: This may affect workers who rent lodging, as they could incur additional fees for late payments.

Summary

A BILL for an Act to amend and reenact section 47-16-20 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to late fees on rents under a rental agreement.

Bill Text

Action History

  1. Second reading, failed to pass, yeas 7 nays 39

  2. Reported back, do not pass, placed on calendar 4 0 1

  3. Committee Hearing 10:30

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

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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1 sponsors · 4 co-sponsors · 143 not signed on · 37 voted No

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (4)

Not signed on (143)

143 members have not signed on to this bill.

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"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.

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Votes

Final Passage

Failed 7 Yea · 39 Nay · 1 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Democratic 5000
Republican 23801
Unaffiliated 0100
Total 73901
% of votes cast 15%83%0%2%
How each member voted (47)
Member Party Vote
van Oosting — Nay
Boschee, Josh Democratic Yea
Braunberger, Ryan Democratic Yea
Hogan, Kathy Democratic Yea
Marcellais, Richard Democratic Yea
Mathern, Tim Democratic Yea
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 Yea
Clemens, David A. Republican Nay
Conley, Cole Republican Nay
Cory, Claire Republican Yea
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 Not Voting
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 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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Subjects

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Frequently asked questions

What does SB 2236 do?
A BILL for an Act to amend and reenact section 47-16-20 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to late fees on rents under a rental agreement.
Who sponsors SB 2236?
SB 2236 is sponsored by Braunberger, Ryan (Democratic), Barta, Jeff (Republican), Cory, Claire (Republican), Rep. Schneider, Mary, and Rep. VanWinkle, Lori.
What is the current status of SB 2236?
This bill is in committee in the Senate. Introduced January 17, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
Where can I track SB 2236?
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