Relating to medical marijuana container sizes, caregivers, and documentation.
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SB 2293 — Relating to medical marijuana container sizes, caregivers, and documentation.
Last action — Filed with Secretary Of State 03/31
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This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced January 20, 2025. Enacted.
Signed by Governor Kelly Armstrong (Republican) on March 31, 2025.
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6 sponsors
1 primary, 5 co-sponsors signed on.
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Single-party support
Sponsorship is currently within one party (3 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 subsections 7 and 18 of section 19-24.1-01, and subdivision c of subsection 2 of section 19-24.1-03 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to medical marijuana container sizes, caregivers, and documentation.
Bill Text
What changed in the latest version
55 added · 42 removedPlain-language change summary
The amendments to Senate Bill 2293 focus on clarifying regulations around medical marijuana in North Dakota. Notably, the bill specifies that containers for cannabinoid concentrates cannot hold more than one gram, ensuring controlled dosages. Additionally, the definition of a designated caregiver has been confirmed, allowing them to care for patients using medical marijuana, which may improve support for patients. These changes aim to enhance safety and accessibility for medical marijuana users in the state.
25.1235.01000 Sixty-ninth Legislative Assembly of North Dakota In Regular Session Commencing Tuesday, January 7, 2025 SENATE BILL NO.
2293 of(Senators North Dakota Introduced by Senators Roers, Cleary, MeyerMeyer) Representatives(Representatives Dockter, M.
Ruby, VetterVetter) AAN BILLACT for an Act to amend and reenact subsections 7 and 18 of section 19-24.1-01, and subdivision c of subsection 2 of section 19-24.1-03 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to medical marijuana container sizes, caregivers, and documentation.
If the Pageapplicant No.is a minor, a certified copy of a birth record or a photographic copy of the minor's North Dakota identification is required.
1 25.1235.01000 Sixty-ninth Legislative Assembly applicant is a minor, a certified copy of a birth record or a photographic copy of the minor's North Dakota identification is required.
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2B. 25.1235.01000
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2293 - PAGE 2 ____________________________ ____________________________ 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.
2293.
Senate Vote:
Yeas 41 Nays 3 Absent 3 House Vote:
Yeas 62 Nays 22 Absent 10 ____________________________ 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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The bill amends provisions related to the definitions of cannabinoid concentrate and designated caregivers, as well as the requirements for medical marijuana registry identification card applications.
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19-24.1-01
A container holding a cannabinoid concentrate for dispensing may not exceed one gram.
It establishes a maximum limit for the size of containers holding cannabinoid concentrates.
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19-24.1-01
means an individual who is at least twenty-one years of age and agrees to manage the well-being of a registered qualifying patient with respect to the qualifying patient's medical use of marijuana.→ means an individual who is at least twenty-one years of age and agrees to manage the well-being of a registered qualifying patient with respect to the qualifying patient’s medical use of marijuana.It clarifies the definition of a designated caregiver.
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19-24.1-03
(1) The applicant's name, address, and date of birth. (2) The name, address, and date of birth of the applicant's proposed designated caregiver, if any. (3) A photographic copy of the applicant's North Dakota identification. The North Dakota identification must be available for inspection and verification upon request of the department. If the applicant is unable to obtain a current North Dakota identification due to the applicant's medical condition, the applicant may submit other department approved documentation. If the applicant is a minor, a certified copy of a birth record or a photographic copy of the minor's North Dakota identification is required. (4) The applicant's or guardian's signature and the date, or in the case of a minor, the signature of the minor's parent or legal guardian with responsibility for health care decisions and the date. (5) A disclosure that possession of a firearm by a person who possesses marijuana may be a violation of federal law.
It specifies the required information and documentation for qualifying patient applications for a registry identification card.
Action History
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Filed with Secretary Of State 03/31
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Signed by Governor 03/27
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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 62 nays 22
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Reported back, do pass, place on calendar 8 3 2
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Committee Hearing 03:00
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Introduced, first reading, referred Human Services Committee
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Received from Senate
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Second reading, passed, yeas 41 nays 3
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Reported back, do pass, place on calendar 6 0 0
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Committee Hearing 09:00
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Introduced, first reading, referred Human Services Committee
Sponsors
- Matthew Rep. Ruby · Cosponsor
- Jason Rep. Dockter · Cosponsor
- Steve Rep. Vetter · Cosponsor
- Kristin Roers · Primary
- Sean Cleary · Cosponsor
- Scott Meyer · Cosponsor
Sponsorship breakdown
Export CSV (upgrade) →1 sponsors · 5 co-sponsors · 142 not signed on · 24 voted No
Sponsors (1)
- Roers, Kristin Republican
Co-sponsors (5)
- Rep. Ruby, Matthew
- Rep. Dockter, Jason
- Rep. Vetter, Steve
- Cleary, Sean Republican
- Meyer, Scott Republican
Not signed on (142)
142 members have not signed on to this bill.
Show all 142 →"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 | 52 | 21 | 0 | 9 |
| Democratic | 10 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Unaffiliated | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 62 | 22 | 0 | 10 |
| % of votes cast | 66% | 23% | 0% | 11% |
How each member voted (94)
| Member | Party | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Olson | — | Nay |
| Brown, Collette | Democratic | Not Voting |
| 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 | Not Voting |
| Beltz, Mike | Republican | Yea |
| Berg, Mike | Republican | Yea |
| Bolinske, Macy | Republican | Not Voting |
| Bosch, Glenn | Republican | Yea |
| Brandenburg, Mike | Republican | Yea |
| Brown, TJ | Republican | Nay |
| Christianson, Nels | Republican | Nay |
| Dockter, Jason | Republican | Yea |
| Dressler, Ty | Republican | Not Voting |
| Fegley, Clayton | Republican | Nay |
| Fisher, Jay | Republican | Nay |
| Frelich, Kathy | Republican | Nay |
| Grindberg, Karen | Republican | Not Voting |
| Grueneich, Jim | Republican | Not Voting |
| Hagert, Jared C. | Republican | Yea |
| Hatlestad, Patrick R. | Republican | Not Voting |
| Hauck, Dori | Republican | Nay |
| Headland, Craig | Republican | Yea |
| Heilman, Matthew | Republican | Nay |
| Heinert, Pat D. | Republican | Yea |
| Henderson, Donna | Republican | Yea |
| Hendrix, Jared | Republican | Yea |
| Holle, Dawson | Republican | Yea |
| Hoverson, Jeff | Republican | Nay |
| Johnson, Jorin | Republican | Yea |
| Johnston, Daniel | Republican | Yea |
| Jonas, Jim | Republican | Yea |
| Karls, Karen | Republican | Nay |
| Kasper, Jim | Republican | Nay |
| 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 | Nay |
| Meier, Lisa | Republican | Nay |
| Monson, David | Republican | Yea |
| Morton, Desiree | Republican | Nay |
| Motschenbacher, Mike | Republican | Yea |
| Murphy, Eric J. | Republican | Nay |
| Nathe, Mike | Republican | Yea |
| Nehring, Dennis | Republican | Nay |
| Nelson, Jon O. | Republican | Yea |
| Novak, Anna S. | Republican | Yea |
| O'Brien, Emily | Republican | Yea |
| Olson, Jeremy | Republican | Yea |
| Osowski, Doug | Republican | Nay |
| Ostlie, Mitch | Republican | Not Voting |
| Porter, Todd | Republican | Yea |
| Pyle, Brandy L. | Republican | Yea |
| Richter, David | Republican | Yea |
| Rios, Nico | Republican | Nay |
| Rohr, Karen M. | Republican | Nay |
| Ruby, Dan | Republican | Yea |
| Ruby, Matthew | Republican | Yea |
| Sanford, Mark | Republican | Yea |
| Satrom, Bernie | Republican | Yea |
| Schatz, Mike | Republican | Nay |
| Schauer, Austen | Republican | Yea |
| Schreiber-Beck, Cynthia | Republican | Yea |
| Steiner, Vicky | Republican | Not Voting |
| Stemen, Gregory | Republican | Yea |
| Swiontek, Steve | Republican | Yea |
| Toman, Nathan | Republican | Yea |
| Tveit, Bill | Republican | Nay |
| VanWinkle, Lori | Republican | Not Voting |
| Vetter, Steve | Republican | Yea |
| Vigesaa, Don | Republican | Yea |
| Vollmer, Daniel R. | Republican | Nay |
| Wagner, Scott | Republican | Yea |
| Warrey, Jonathan | Republican | Yea |
| Weisz, Robin | Republican | Yea |
| Wolff, Christina | Republican | Yea |
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | 35 | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| Democratic | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Unaffiliated | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 41 | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| % of votes cast | 87% | 6% | 0% | 6% |
How each member voted (47)
| Member | Party | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| van Oosting | — | Yea |
| Boschee, Josh | Democratic | Yea |
| Braunberger, Ryan | Democratic | Yea |
| Hogan, Kathy | Democratic | Yea |
| Marcellais, Richard | Democratic | Yea |
| Mathern, Tim | Democratic | Yea |
| Axtman, Michelle | Republican | Not Voting |
| Barta, Jeff | Republican | Yea |
| Beard, Todd | Republican | Nay |
| Bekkedahl, Brad | Republican | Yea |
| Boehm, Keith | Republican | Nay |
| 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 | Yea |
| Meyer, Scott | Republican | Not Voting |
| Myrdal, Janne | Republican | Nay |
| 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 | Not Voting |
| Weber, Mark F. | Republican | Yea |
| Weston, Kent | Republican | Yea |
| Wobbema, Mike | Republican | Yea |
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Frequently asked questions
- What does SB 2293 do?
- AN ACT to amend and reenact subsections 7 and 18 of section 19-24.1-01, and subdivision c of subsection 2 of section 19-24.1-03 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to medical marijuana container sizes, caregivers, and documentation.
- Who sponsors SB 2293?
- SB 2293 is sponsored by Rep. Ruby, Matthew, Rep. Dockter, Jason, Rep. Vetter, Steve, Roers, Kristin (Republican), Cleary, Sean (Republican), and Meyer, Scott (Republican).
- What is the current status of SB 2293?
- This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced January 20, 2025. Enacted.
- Where can I track SB 2293?
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