North Dakota 69th Legislative Assembly (2025-26) Status: In Committee 9 R cosponsors

HB 1472 — A BILL for an Act to create and enact a new chapter to title 15.1 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to the authorization of microschools.

Last action — Second reading, failed to pass, yeas 41 nays 49

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    Introduced
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    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 died with 69th Legislative Assembly (2025-26). It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.

This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there are no live odds of enactment. It would have to be reintroduced in the current session to move again.

Summary

Relating to the authorization of microschools.

Bill Text

What changed in the latest version

65 added · 65 removed

Plain-language change summary

The changes made to Bill HB 1472 clarify the definition and requirements for microschools, including ensuring that they provide primary education to at least one student and may charge tuition. Additionally, the bill emphasizes that a teacher at a microschool must have a high school diploma or equivalent. This matters because it helps set clear standards and operational guidelines for microschools, making it easier for parents and educators to understand the rules and expectations in their communities.

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25.1021.01000 Sixty-ninth Legislative Assembly HOUSE BILL NO.
25.1021.02000 Sixty-ninth Legislative Assembly of North Dakota FIRST ENGROSSMENT ENGROSSED HOUSE BILL NO.
1472 of North Dakota Introduced by Representatives Morton, Bolinske, Hendrix, Kasper, Koppelman, S.
1472 Introduced by Representatives Morton, Bolinske, Hendrix, Kasper, Koppelman, S.
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English language arts, including reading, composition, creative writing, English grammar, and spelling;
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1 25.1021.02000 Sixty-ninth Legislative Assembly a.
English language arts, including reading, composition, creative writing, English grammar, and spelling;
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A parent whose child is participating in a microschool satisfies the compulsory attendance requirements under section 15.1-20-01.
2 25.1021.01000 Sixty-ninth Legislative Assembly Assessments - Records of academic progress - Diploma.
2 25.1021.02000 Sixty-ninth Legislative Assembly 2.
A parent whose child is participating in a microschool satisfies the compulsory attendance requirements under section 15.1-20-01.
Assessments - Records of academic progress - Diploma.
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and c.
Criminal history record checks;
and d.
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Action History

  1. Second reading, failed to pass, yeas 41 nays 49

  2. Amendment adopted, placed on calendar

  3. Reported back amended, without recommendation 14 0 0

  4. Committee Hearing 09:00

  5. Introduced, first reading, referred Education Committee

Sponsors

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1 sponsors · 8 co-sponsors · 139 not signed on · 48 voted No

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (8)

Not signed on (139)

139 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Votes

Motion for Final Passage on HB 1472

Failed 41 Yea · 49 Nay · 3 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Republican 413902
Democratic 01001
Total 414903
% of votes cast 44%53%0%3%
How each member voted (93)
Member Party Vote
Brown, Collette Democratic Nay
Conmy, Liz Democratic Nay
Davis, Jayme Democratic Nay
Dobervich, Gretchen Democratic Nay
Finley-DeVille, Lisa Democratic Nay
Foss, Austin Democratic Nay
Hager, LaurieBeth Democratic Nay
Hanson, Karla Rose Democratic Nay
Ista, Zachary Democratic Nay
Mitskog, Alisa Democratic Not Voting
Schneider, Mary Democratic Nay
Anderson, Bert Republican Nay
Anderson, Dick Republican Nay
Anderson, Karen A. Republican Yea
Bahl, Landon Republican Yea
Beltz, Mike Republican Nay
Berg, Mike Republican Nay
Bolinske, Macy Republican Yea
Bosch, Glenn Republican Nay
Brandenburg, Mike Republican Nay
Christianson, Nels Republican Yea
Dockter, Jason Republican Yea
Dressler, Ty Republican Yea
Fegley, Clayton Republican Nay
Fisher, Jay Republican Yea
Frelich, Kathy Republican Yea
Grindberg, Karen Republican Nay
Grueneich, Jim Republican Nay
Hagert, Jared C. Republican Nay
Hatlestad, Patrick R. Republican Nay
Hauck, Dori Republican Yea
Headland, Craig Republican Yea
Heilman, Matthew Republican Yea
Heinert, Pat D. Republican Nay
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 Nay
Karls, Karen Republican Nay
Kasper, Jim Republican Not Voting
Kempenich, Keith Republican Yea
Kiefert, Dwight Republican Yea
Klemin, Lawrence R. Republican Nay
Koppelman, Ben Republican Yea
Lefor, Mike Republican Nay
Longmuir, Donald W. Republican Nay
Louser, Scott Republican Nay
Maki, Roger A. Republican Yea
Marschall, Andrew Republican Yea
Martinson, Bob Republican Nay
McLeod, Carrie Republican Yea
Meier, Lisa Republican Yea
Monson, David Republican Nay
Morton, Desiree Republican Yea
Motschenbacher, Mike Republican Yea
Murphy, Eric J. Republican Nay
Nathe, Mike Republican Nay
Nehring, Dennis Republican Yea
Nelson, Jon O. Republican Nay
Novak, Anna S. Republican Not Voting
O'Brien, Emily Republican Nay
Olson, Jeremy Republican Yea
Olson, Jeremy Republican Nay
Osowski, Doug Republican Yea
Ostlie, Mitch Republican Nay
Porter, Todd Republican Nay
Pyle, Brandy L. Republican Nay
Richter, David Republican Nay
Rios, Nico Republican Yea
Rohr, Karen M. Republican Yea
Ruby, Dan Republican Yea
Ruby, Matthew Republican Yea
Sanford, Mark Republican Nay
Satrom, Bernie Republican Yea
Schatz, Mike Republican Yea
Schauer, Austen Republican Nay
Schreiber-Beck, Cynthia Republican Nay
Steiner, Vicky Republican Yea
Stemen, Gregory Republican Nay
Swiontek, Steve Republican Nay
Toman, Nathan Republican Yea
Tveit, Bill Republican Yea
VanWinkle, Lori Republican Yea
Vetter, Steve Republican Yea
Vigesaa, Don Republican Nay
Vollmer, Daniel R. Republican Nay
Wagner, Scott Republican Nay
Warrey, Jonathan Republican Nay
Weisz, Robin Republican Nay
Wolff, Christina Republican Yea

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Frequently asked questions

What does HB 1472 do?
Relating to the authorization of microschools.
Who sponsors HB 1472?
HB 1472 is sponsored by Powers, Michelle (Republican), Olson, Jeremy (Republican), Koppelman, Ben (Republican), Kasper, Jim (Republican), Hendrix, Jared (Republican), Clemens, David A. (Republican), Bolinske, Macy (Republican), Boehm, Keith (Republican), and Morton, Desiree (Republican).
What is the current status of HB 1472?
This bill died with 69th Legislative Assembly (2025-26). It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
Where can I track HB 1472?
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