North Dakota 69th Legislative Assembly (2025-26) Status: Passed Senate 5 R cosponsors

SB 2243 — A BILL for an Act to amend and reenact section 39-06.1-06, subsections 1 and 3 of section 39-06.1-10, and sections 40-05-06, and 40-11-12 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to the amount of statutory fees, entries against a driving record, points assigned to driving records, limitations on city fines and penalties, and commitment of a guilty person for nonpayment of fines or costs.

Last action — Second reading, failed to pass, yeas 0 nays 47

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This bill died with 69th Legislative Assembly (2025-26). It reached “Passed Senate” 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This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there are no live odds of enactment.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 amount of statutory fees, entries against a driving record, points assigned to driving records, limitations on city fines and penalties, and commitment of a guilty person for nonpayment of fines or costs.

Bill Text

What changed in the latest version

177 added · 307 removed

Plain-language change summary

The changes in SB 2243 clarify the points assigned for specific driving violations and streamline the process for how traffic offenses are recorded on driving records. Notably, the bill introduces a more detailed list of noncriminal violations along with their corresponding point penalties, ensuring that minor offenses are treated consistently. This is significant because it aims to improve road safety by providing clearer consequences for driving behaviors, which may encourage better compliance with traffic laws. Overall, these amendments help maintain more accurate driving records and promote responsible driving among North Dakota residents.

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25.0727.03000 Sixty-ninth Legislative Assembly of North Dakota FIRST ENGROSSMENT with House Amendments ENGROSSED SENATE BILL NO.
25.0727.02000 Sixty-ninth Legislative Assembly of North Dakota FIRST ENGROSSMENT ENGROSSED SENATE BILL NO.
2243 Introduced by Senators Clemens, Conley Representatives Koppelman, Marschall, VanWinkle A BILL for an Act to amend and reenact section 39-06.1-06, subsections 1 and 3 of section 39-06.1-10, and sections 40-05-06, and 40-11-12 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to the amount of statutory fees, entries against a driving record, points assigned to driving records, limitations on city fines and penalties, and commitment of a guilty person for nonpayment of fines or costs.
2243 Introduced by Senators Clemens, Conley Representatives Koppelman, Marschall, VanWinkle A BILL for an Act to amend and reenact subsection 3 of section 39-06.1-10 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to points assigned to driving records.
Section 39-06.1-06 of the North Dakota Century Code is amended and reenacted as follows:
39-06.1-06.
Amount of statutory fees.
The fees required for a noncriminal disposition under section 39-06.1-02 or 39-06.1-03 must be as follows:
1.
For a nonmoving violation as defined in section 39-06.1-08, a fee of twenty dollars except for a violation of any traffic parking regulation on any state charitable or penal institution property or on the state capitol grounds, a fee in the amount of five dollars, excluding a violation of subsection 11 of section 39-01-15.
2.
For a moving violation as defined in section 39-06.1-09, a fee of twenty dollars, except for:
a.
A violation of section 39-10-26, 39-10-26.2, 39-10-41, or 39-10-42, a fee of fifty dollars.
b.
A violation of section 39-10-05 involving failure to yield to a pedestrian or subsection 1 of section 39-10-28, a fee of fifty dollars.
c.
A violation of section 39-21-41.2, a fee of twenty-five dollars.
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A violation of subsection 1 of section 39-12-02, section 39-08-23, or section 39-08-25, a fee of one hundred dollars.
e.
A violation of subdivision d of subsection 1 of section 39-12-04, a fee of one hundred dollars.
f.
A violation of subsection 6 of section 39-04-37, a fee of one hundred dollars.
g.
A violation of subsection 2 of section 39-10-21.1, a fee of two hundred fifty dollars.
h.
A violation of section 39-10-59, a fee of five hundred dollars.
i.
A violation of section 39-09-01, a fee of thirty dollars.
j.
A violation of section 39-09-01.1, a fee of thirty dollars.
k.
A violation of section 39-10-46 or 39-10-46.1, a fee of one hundred dollars.
l.
A violation of subsection 1 of section 39-08-20, one hundred fifty dollars for a first violation and three hundred dollars for a second or subsequent violation in three years.
m.
A violation of section 39-10-24 or 39-10-44, a fee of forty dollars.
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A violation of section 39-10-50.1, a fee of fifty dollars.
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A violation of section 39-19-03, a fee of fifty dollars.
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For a violation of section 39-21-44 or a rule adopted under that section, a fee of two hundred fifty dollars.
4.
Except as provided in subsections 5 and 7, for a violation of section 39-09-02, or an equivalent ordinance, a fee established as follows:
Miles per hour over lawful speed limit Fee 1 - 5 $ 5 6 - 10 $ 5 plus $1/each mph over 5 mph over limit 11 - 15 $ 10 plus $1/each mph over 10 mph over limit 16 - 20 $ 15 plus $2/each mph over 15 mph over limit 21 - 25 $ 25 plus $3/each mph over 20 mph over limit 26 - 35 $ 40 plus $3/each mph over 25 mph over limit 36 - 45 $ 70 plus $3/each mph over 35 mph over limit 46 + $100 plus $5/each mph over 45 mph over limit Page No.
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On a highway on which the speed limit is a speed higher than fifty-five miles [88.51 kilometers]of sixty-five miles [104.61 kilometers] an hour or lower, for a violation of section 39-09-02, or an equivalent ordinance, a fee established as follows:
Miles per hour over lawful speed limit Fee 1 - 10 $2/each mph over limit 11 + $20 plus $5/each mph over 10 mph over limit 6.5.
For a violation of section 39-06.2-10.9 or subsection 3 of section 39-21-46, a fee established as follows:
a.
Driving more than eleven hours since the last ten hours off duty, driving after fourteen hours on duty since the last ten hours off duty, driving after sixty hours on duty in seven days or seventy hours in eight days, no record of duty status or log book in possession, failing to retain previous seven-day record of duty status or log book, or operating a vehicle with four to six out-of-service defects, one hundred dollars;
b.
False record of duty status or log book or operating a vehicle with seven to nine out-of-service defects, two hundred fifty dollars;
c.
Operating a vehicle after driver placed out of service, operating a vehicle with ten or more out-of-service defects, or operating a vehicle that has been placed out of service prior to its repair, five hundred dollars;
and d.
All other violations of motor carrier safety rules adopted under subsection 3 of section 39-21-46, fifty dollars.
7.6.
On a highway on which the speed limit is posted in excess of sixty-five miles [104.61 kilometers] an hour, for a violation of section 39-09-02, or equivalent ordinance, a fee of five dollars for each mile per hour over the limit.
8.7.
For a violation of a school zone speed limit under subdivision b of subsection 1 of section 39-09-02, a fee of forty dollars for one through ten miles per hour over the posted speed;
and forty dollars, plus one dollar for each additional mile per hour over ten miles per hour over the limit unless a greater fee would be applicable under this section.
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For a violation of a highway construction zone speed limit under subsection 2 of section 39-09-02, a fee of eighty dollars for one through ten miles per hour over the posted speed;
and eighty dollars plus two dollars for each mile per hour over ten miles per hour over the limit, unless a greater fee would be applicable under this section.
The fee in this subsection does not apply to a highway construction zone unless individuals engaged in construction are present at the time and place of the violation and the posted speed limit sign states "Minimum Fee $80".
9.
If a violation of subsection 4, 6, 7, or 8 is for exceeding the speed limit by twenty-one miles [33.8 kilometers] per hour or more in a speed zone of less than seventy-five miles [120.7 kilometers] per hour, the specified fee is increased by one hundred dollars.
If a violation of subsection 6 is for exceeding the speed limit by sixteen miles [25.75 kilometers] per hour or more in a speed zone of seventy-five miles [120.7 kilometers] per hour or greater, the specified fee is increased by one hundred dollars.
SECTION 2.
AMENDMENT.
Subsection 1 of section 39-06.1-10 of the North Dakota Century Code is amended and reenacted as follows:
1.
If a report of a conviction of a traffic offense, or admission or adjudication of a traffic violation is received by the director, the director shall proceed to enter the proper points on the licensee's driving record, unless the points assigned to the violation are two or less.
If the points assigned to the violation are two or less, the violation and points may not be entered on the driving record but must be recorded separately, and the separate record is not available to the public.
Points from a violation in which the points are two or less are considered a part of the driving record for the sole purpose of point reduction under section 39-06.1-13 and for purposes of license suspension.
If the driving record shows that the licensee has accumulated a total of twelve or more points, assigned on the basis of the schedule contained in subsection 3, the director shall notify the licensee of the director's intention to suspend the operator's license under section 39-06-33.
For the purposes of this chapter, the director also may receive and act on reports of traffic offense convictions forwarded by federal, military, and tribal courts in this state.
SECTION 3.
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(1) Overtime and double parking in violation of city 0 points ordinances (2) Failure to display license plates 1 point (3) Permitting unauthorized minor to drive 2 points (4) Permitting unauthorized person to drive 2 points (5) Unlawful stopping, standing, or parking on open 2 points highway in violation of section 39-10-47 (6) Unlawful parking in prohibited place 1 point (7) Leaving motor vehicle improperly unattended on 1 point an open highway (8) Opening or leaving motor vehicle doors open when 1 point unsafe to do so (9) Except as provided in sections 39-21-44 and 2 points 39-21-45.1, knowingly driving with defective, nonexistent, or unlawful equipment in violation of section 39-21-46, or equivalent ordinances (10) Careless driving in violation of section 39-09-01, or 6 points equivalent ordinance (11) Violating or exceeding restrictions contained in 4 points a restricted certificate issued pursuant to section 39-06.1-03 (12) Racing or drag racing motor vehicles in violation 10 points of section 39-08-03.1, or equivalent ordinance (13) Exhibition driving in violation of section 39-08-03.1, or 3 points equivalent ordinance (14) Failing to yield right of way in violation of 2 points section 39-10-20, 39-10-22 through 39-10-26, Page No.
(1) Overtime and double parking in violation of city 0 points ordinances (2) Failure to display license plates 1 point (3) Permitting unauthorized minor to drive 2 points (4) Permitting unauthorized person to drive 2 points (5) Unlawful stopping, standing, or parking on open 2 points highway in violation of section 39-10-47 (6) Unlawful parking in prohibited place 1 point (7) Leaving motor vehicle improperly unattended on 1 point an open highway (8) Opening or leaving motor vehicle doors open when 1 point unsafe to do so (9) Except as provided in sections 39-21-44 and 2 points 39-21-45.1, knowingly driving with defective, Page No.
5 25.0727.03000 Sixty-ninth Legislative Assembly 39-10-28, 39-10-33.3, 39-10-44, or 39-10-72, or equivalent ordinances (15) Disobeying an official traffic-control device 2 points in violation of section 39-10-04, 39-10-05, or 39-10-07, or equivalent ordinances (16) Driving on wrong side of road in violation of 2 points section 39-10-08, 39-10-14, or subsection 1, 2, or 3 of section 39-10-16, or equivalent ordinances (17) Failing to dim headlights in violation of section 1 point 39-21-21, or equivalent ordinance (18) Failing to stop at railroad crossing in violation of section 3 points 39-10-41 or 39-10-42, or equivalent ordinances (19) Knowingly driving with defective brakes in violation of 2 points section 39-21-32 or 39-21-33, or equivalent ordinances (20) Disregarding the lawful commands of a police officer in 2 points violation of section 39-10-02, or equivalent ordinance (21) Overtaking where prohibited or in an unsafe manner in 2 points violation of section 39-10-11, 39-10-12, 39-10-13, or 39-10-15, or equivalent ordinances (22) Overtaking and passing a schoolbus in violation of 6 points section 39-10-46, or equivalent ordinance (23) Operating a motor vehicle without a license in 4 points violation of section 39-06-01, or equivalent ordinance (24) Improperly operating or unlawfully carrying 2 points passengers or packages on a motorcycle in violation of section 39-10.2-02, or equivalent ordinance (25) Improperly operating a motorcycle in laned traffic in 2 points violation of section 39-10.2-03, or equivalent ordinance (26) Clinging to other vehicles while riding a motorcycle in 4 points violation of section 39-10.2-04, or equivalent ordinance Page No.
1 25.0727.02000 Sixty-ninth Legislative Assembly nonexistent, or unlawful equipment in violation of section 39-21-46, or equivalent ordinances (10) Careless driving in violation of section 39-09-01, or 6 points equivalent ordinance (11) Violating or exceeding restrictions contained in 4 points a restricted certificate issued pursuant to section 39-06.1-03 (12) Racing or drag racing motor vehicles in violation 10 points of section 39-08-03.1, or equivalent ordinance (13) Exhibition driving in violation of section 39-08-03.1, or 3 points equivalent ordinance (14) Failing to yield right of way in violation of 2 points section 39-10-20, 39-10-22 through 39-10-26, 39-10-28, 39-10-33.3, 39-10-44, or 39-10-72, or equivalent ordinances (15) Disobeying an official traffic-control device 23 points in violation of section 39-10-04, 39-10-05, or 39-10-07, or equivalent ordinances (16) Driving on wrong side of road in violation of 2 points section 39-10-08, 39-10-14, or subsection 1, or 2, or 3 of section 39-10-16, or equivalent ordinances (17) Failing to dim headlights in violation of section 1 point 39-21-21, or equivalent ordinance (18) Failing to stop at railroad crossing in violation of section 3 points 39-10-41 or 39-10-42, or equivalent ordinances (19) Knowingly driving with defective brakes in violation of 2 points section 39-21-32 or 39-21-33, or equivalent ordinances (20) Disregarding the lawful commands of a police officer in 2 points violation of section 39-10-02, or equivalent ordinance Page No.
6 25.0727.03000 Sixty-ninth Legislative Assembly (27) Carrying a passenger on a motorcycle not equipped 2 points with passenger footrests in violation of section 39-10.2-05, or equivalent ordinance (28) Operating a motorcycle without protective headgear 2 points in violation of subsection 1 of section 39-10.2-06, or equivalent ordinance (29) Failing to use the care required in section 39-09-01.1, 2 points or equivalent ordinance (30) Except as provided in paragraph 33, operating a motor vehicle in excess of speed limit in violation of section 39-09-02, or equivalent ordinance 6 - 10 mph over limit 0 points 11 - 15 mph over limit 1 point 16 - 20 mph over limit 3 points 21 - 25 mph over limit 5 points 26 - 35 mph over limit 9 points 36 - 45 mph over limit 12 points 46 + mph over limit 15 points (31) Driving in violation of section 39-08-18 2 points (32) Driving in violation of section 39-08-09 6 points (33)(32)On a highway on which the speed limit is posted in excess of sixty-five miles [104.61 kilometers] an hour, operating a motor vehicle in excess of the speed limit in violation of section 39-09-02, or equivalent ordinance Miles per hour over lawful speed limit Points 1 - 5 0 6 - 10 10 11 - 15 3 16 - 20 5 21 - 25 7 26 - 30 10 Page No.
2 25.0727.02000 Sixty-ninth Legislative Assembly (21) Overtaking where prohibited or in an unsafe manner in 2 points violation of section 39-10-11, or 39-10-12, 39-10-13, or 39-10-15, or equivalent ordinances (22) Overtaking and passing a schoolbus in violation of 6 points section 39-10-46, or equivalent ordinance (23) Operating a motor vehicle without a license in 4 points violation of section 39-06-01, or equivalent ordinance (24) Improperly operating or unlawfully carrying 2 points passengers or packages on a motorcycle in violation of section 39-10.2-02, or equivalent ordinance (25) Improperly operating a motorcycle in laned traffic in 2 points violation of section 39-10.2-03, or equivalent ordinance (26) Clinging to other vehicles while riding a motorcycle in 4 points violation of section 39-10.2-04, or equivalent ordinance (27) Carrying a passenger on a motorcycle not equipped 2 points with passenger footrests in violation of section 39-10.2-05, or equivalent ordinance (28) Operating a motorcycle without protective headgear 2 points in violation of subsection 1 of section 39-10.2-06, or equivalent ordinance (29) Failing to use the care required in section 39-09-01.1, 23 points or equivalent ordinance (30) Except as provided in paragraph 33, operating a motor vehicle in excess of speed limit in violation of section 39-09-02, or equivalent ordinance 6 - 10 mph over limit 0 points 11 - 15 mph over limit 1 point 16 - 20 mph over limit 3 points 21 - 25 mph over limit 5 points 26 - 35 mph over limit 9 points Page No.
7 25.0727.03000 Sixty-ninth Legislative Assembly 31 - 35 12 36 + 15 (34)(33)Failing to have a minor in a child restraint system 1 point or seatbelt in violation of section 39-21-41.2 (35)(34)Failure or refusal to comply with rules of the 0 points superintendent of the highway patrol in violation of subsection 3 of section 39-21-46 (36)(35)Violation of section 39-21-44 or any rule adopted 2 points under that section (37)(36)Except as provided in paragraph 39, operating a motor 6 points vehicle without liability insurance, in violation of section 39-08-20 (38)(37)Except as provided in paragraph 39, operating a motor 12 points vehicle without liability insurance, in violation of section 39-08-20, if the driving record shows that the licensee has within the eighteen months preceding the violation previously violated section 39-08-20 (39)(38)Operating a motor vehicle without liability insurance, 14 points in violation of section 39-08-20, if the violation was discovered as the result of investigation of an accident in which the driver is the owner (40)(39)Driving a modified motor vehicle in violation of section 1 point 39-21-45.1, or equivalent ordinance (41)(40)Driving in violation of the conditions of 2 points an instructional permit.
3 25.0727.02000 Sixty-ninth Legislative Assembly 36 - 45 mph over limit 12 points 46 + mph over limit 15 points (31) Driving in violation of section 39-08-18 23 points (32) Driving in violation of section 39-08-09 6 points (33) On a highway on which the speed limit is posted in excess of sixty-five miles [104.61 kilometers] an hour, operating a motor vehicle in excess of the speed limit in violation of section 39-09-02, or equivalent ordinance Miles per hour over lawful speed limit Points 1 - 5 0 6 - 10 1 11 - 15 3 16 - 20 5 21 - 25 7 26 - 30 10 31 - 35 12 36 + 15 (34) Failing to have a minor in a child restraint system 1 point3 points or seatbelt in violation of section 39-21-41.2 (35) Failure or refusal to comply with rules of the 0 points superintendent of the highway patrol in violation of subsection 3 of section 39-21-46 (36) Violation of section 39-21-44 or any rule adopted 2 points under that section (37) Except as provided in paragraph 39, operating a motor 6 points vehicle without liability insurance, in violation of section 39-08-20 (38) Except as provided in paragraph 39, operating a motor 12 points vehicle without liability insurance, in violation of section 39-08-20, if the driving record shows that the Page No.
(43)(41)Failure to maintain control of a motor vehicle while distracted 1 point in violation of section 39-08-25 (42) Following too close in violation of 1 point subsection 1 of section 39-10-18, or equivalent ordinance which results in an accident involving another vehicle Page No.
4 25.0727.02000 Sixty-ninth Legislative Assembly licensee has within the eighteen months preceding the violation previously violated section 39-08-20 (39) Operating a motor vehicle without liability insurance, 14 points in violation of section 39-08-20, if the violation was discovered as the result of investigation of an accident in which the driver is the owner (40) Driving a modified motor vehicle in violation of section 1 point 39-21-45.1, or equivalent ordinance (41) Driving in violation of the conditions of 2 points an instructional permit.
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(42) Using a wireless communications device 3 points in violation of section 39-08-23 or 39-08-24, or equivalent ordinance (43) Failure to maintain control of a motor vehicle while distracted 3 points in violation of section 39-08-25 (44) Overtaking where prohibited or in an unsafe manner in 3 points violation of section 39-10-13 or 39-10-15, or equivalent ordinances (45) Driving on the wrong side of the road in violation of 3 points subsection 3 of section 39-10-16, or equivalent ordinances (46) Following too close in violation of 3 points subsection 1 of section 39-10-18, or equivalent ordinance (47) Driving on a closed road during hazardous conditions, 3 points when closure was announced, in violation of section 39-10-21.1, or equivalent ordinance (48) Failing to yield the right of way in violation 3 points of section 39-10-22 through 39-10-26, 39-10-26.3, 39-10-28, or 39-10-33.3, or equivalent ordinance Page No.
5 25.0727.02000 Sixty-ninth Legislative Assembly (49) Disregarding stop sign in violation of section 3 points 39-10-44, or equivalent ordinance.
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(1) Reckless driving in violation of section 39-08-03, or 8 points equivalent ordinance (2) Aggravated reckless driving in violation of section 12 points 39-08-03, or equivalent ordinance (3) Leaving the scene of an accident involving property 14 points damage in violation of section 39-08-05, 39-08-07, or 39-08-08, or equivalent ordinances (4) Leaving the scene of an accident involving personal 18 points injury or death in violation of section 39-08-04, or equivalent ordinance (5) Violating restrictions in a restricted license issued 3 points under section 39-06-17 and relating to the use of eyeglasses or contact lenses while driving (6) Violating any restrictions other than those listed in 4 points paragraph 5, contained in a restricted license issued under section 39-06-17 or 39-06.1-11 (7) Except as provided in paragraph 9 of subdivision a, 2 points knowingly operating an unsafe vehicle in violation of section 39-21-46, or equivalent ordinance (8) Fleeing in a motor vehicle from a peace officer in 24 points violation of section 39-10-71, or equivalent ordinance (9) Causing an accident with an authorized emergency 2 points vehicle or a vehicle operated by or under the control of the director used for maintaining the state highway system in violation of subsection 5 of section 39-10-26, or equivalent ordinance SECTION 4.
(1) Reckless driving in violation of section 39-08-03, or 8 points equivalent ordinance (2) Aggravated reckless driving in violation of section 12 points 39-08-03, or equivalent ordinance (3) Leaving the scene of an accident involving property 14 points damage in violation of section 39-08-05, 39-08-07, or 39-08-08, or equivalent ordinances (4) Leaving the scene of an accident involving personal 18 points injury or death in violation of section 39-08-04, or equivalent ordinance (5) Violating restrictions in a restricted license issued 3 points under section 39-06-17 and relating to the use of eyeglasses or contact lenses while driving (6) Violating any restrictions other than those listed in 4 points paragraph 5, contained in a restricted license issued under section 39-06-17 or 39-06.1-11 (7) Except as provided in paragraph 9 of subdivision a, 23 points knowingly operating an unsafe vehicle in violation of section 39-21-46, or equivalent ordinance (8) Fleeing in a motor vehicle from a peace officer in 24 points violation of section 39-10-71, or equivalent ordinance (9) Causing an accident with an authorized emergency 2 points vehicle or a vehicle operated by or under the control of the director used for maintaining the state highway system in violation of subsection 5 of section 39-10-26, or equivalent ordinance Page No.
AMENDMENT.
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Section 40-05-06 of the North Dakota Century Code is amended and reenacted as follows:
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City fines and penalties limited.
1.
Except as provided in subsectionssubsection 2 and 3, the fine or penalty for the violation of any ordinance, resolution, or regulation of a city may not exceed one thousand five hundred dollars, and the imprisonment may not exceed thirty days for one offense.
2.
For every violation of a city ordinance that regulates the operation or equipment of a motor vehicle or which regulates traffic, except those ordinances listed in section 39-06.1-05, a fee may be established, by ordinance, which may exceed, by up to one hundred percent, the limit, for an equivalent category of violation, set forth in section 39-06.1-06.
3.
For every violation of a city ordinance enforcing the requirements of title 40, Code of Federal Regulations, section 403 relating to publicly owned treatment works, or prohibiting shoplifting, vandalism, criminal mischief, or malicious mischief, the penalty may not exceed a fine of one thousand five hundred dollars, imprisonment for thirty days, or both such fine and imprisonment.
4.3.
This section does not prohibit the use of the sentencing alternatives, other than a fine or imprisonment, provided by section 12.1-32-02 for the violation of a city ordinance, nor does this section limit the use of deferred or suspended sentences under subsections 3 and 4 of section 12.1-32-02.
SECTION 5.
AMENDMENT.
Section 40-11-12 of the North Dakota Century Code is amended and reenacted as follows:
40-11-12.
Commitment of guilty person for nonpayment of fines or costs.
Any person upon whom any fine or costs, or both, has been imposed for violation of a municipal ordinance may, after hearing, be committed upon order of the court to jail or other place provided by the municipality for the incarceration of offenders until the fine or costs, or both, are fully paid or discharged by labor as provided in section 40-18-12.
The court may not commit a person under this section when the sole reason for the person's nonpayment of fines or costs, or both, is the person's indigency.
An order of commitment under this section shall not be for a period in excess of thirty days.
As used in this section, "fine" does not include a fee established pursuant to subsection 2 of section 40-05-06.
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  1. Second reading, failed to pass, yeas 0 nays 47

  2. Concurred

  3. Returned to Senate (12)

  4. Second reading, passed as amended, yeas 66 nays 26

  5. Division B passed

  6. Division A passed

  7. Division of bill

  8. Laid over one legislative day

  9. Laid over three legislative days

  10. Amendment adopted, placed on calendar

  11. Reported back amended, do pass, amendment placed on calendar 10 3 1

  12. Committee Hearing 10:00

  13. Introduced, first reading, referred Transportation Committee

  14. Received from Senate

  15. Second reading, passed, yeas 34 nays 12

  16. Amendment adopted, placed on calendar

  17. Reported back amended, do pass, amendment placed on calendar 4 2 0

  18. Committee Hearing 10:30

  19. Introduced, first reading, referred Transportation Committee

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Failed 0 Yea · 47 Nay
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Republican 04200
Democratic 0500
Total 04700
% of votes cast 0%100%0%0%
How each member voted (47)
Member Party Vote
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 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
van Oosting, Desiree Republican Nay

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Passed 68 Yea · 23 Nay · 3 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Republican 542203
Unaffiliated 4100
Democratic 10000
Total 682303
% of votes cast 72%24%0%3%
How each member voted (94)
Member Party Vote
Cynthia Schreiber-Beck — Nay
Emily O'Brien — Yea
Jared C. Hagert — Yea
Liz Conmy — Yea
Mike Beltz — Yea
Brown, Collette 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 Nay
Anderson, Karen A. Republican Yea
Bahl, Landon Republican Nay
Berg, Mike Republican Yea
Bolinske, Macy Republican Yea
Bosch, Glenn Republican Yea
Brandenburg, Mike Republican Yea
Brown, TJ Republican Yea
Christianson, Nels Republican Nay
Dockter, Jason Republican Yea
Dressler, Ty Republican Nay
Fegley, Clayton Republican Yea
Fisher, Jay Republican Yea
Frelich, Kathy Republican Nay
Grindberg, Karen Republican Yea
Grueneich, Jim Republican Yea
Hatlestad, Patrick R. Republican Yea
Hauck, Dori Republican Nay
Headland, Craig Republican Nay
Heilman, Matthew Republican Nay
Heinert, Pat D. Republican Not Voting
Henderson, Donna Republican Nay
Hendrix, Jared Republican Yea
Holle, Dawson Republican Yea
Hoverson, Jeff Republican Nay
Johnson, Jorin Republican Nay
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 Nay
Morton, Desiree Republican Not Voting
Motschenbacher, Mike Republican Yea
Murphy, Eric J. Republican Yea
Nathe, Mike Republican Yea
Nehring, Dennis Republican Nay
Nelson, Jon O. Republican Nay
Novak, Anna S. Republican Yea
Olson, Jeremy Republican Yea
Olson, Jeremy Republican Yea
Osowski, Doug Republican Yea
Ostlie, Mitch Republican Nay
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 Nay
Schatz, Mike Republican Nay
Schauer, Austen 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 Not Voting
Vetter, Steve Republican Nay
Vigesaa, Don Republican Nay
Vollmer, Daniel R. Republican Yea
Wagner, Scott Republican Yea
Warrey, Jonathan Republican Yea
Weisz, Robin Republican Nay
Wolff, Christina Republican Yea

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Passed 34 Yea · 12 Nay · 1 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Republican 301200
Democratic 4001
Total 341201
% of votes cast 72%26%0%2%
How each member voted (47)
Member Party Vote
Boschee, Josh Democratic Yea
Braunberger, Ryan Democratic Yea
Hogan, Kathy Democratic Not Voting
Marcellais, Richard Democratic Yea
Mathern, Tim Democratic Yea
Axtman, Michelle Republican Yea
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 Nay
Davison, Kyle Republican Yea
Dever, Dick Republican Yea
Dwyer, Michael Republican Yea
Enget, Mark Republican Nay
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 Nay
Magrum, Jeffery J. Republican Nay
Meyer, Scott Republican Nay
Myrdal, Janne Republican Nay
Patten, Dale Republican Yea
Paulson, Bob Republican Nay
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 Nay
Walen, Chuck Republican Yea
Wanzek, Terry M. Republican Yea
Weber, Mark F. Republican Yea
Weston, Kent Republican Nay
Wobbema, Mike Republican Yea
van Oosting, Desiree Republican Nay

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What does SB 2243 do?
Relating to the amount of statutory fees, entries against a driving record, points assigned to driving records, limitations on city fines and penalties, and commitment of a guilty person for nonpayment of fines or costs.
Who sponsors SB 2243?
SB 2243 is sponsored by VanWinkle, Lori (Republican), Marschall, Andrew (Republican), Koppelman, Ben (Republican), Conley, Cole (Republican), and Clemens, David A. (Republican).
What is the current status of SB 2243?
This bill died with 69th Legislative Assembly (2025-26). It reached “Passed Senate” 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.
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