SB 2106 — A BILL for an Act to create and enact a new section to chapter 61-01 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to weather modification operations in the state; to amend and reenact subsection 1 of section 37-17.1-11, and sections 58-03-07, 61-02.1-02.1, and 61-16.1-09 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to weather modification; to repeal section 37-17.1-15 and chapter 61-04.1 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to weather modification; and to provide a penalty.
Last action — Second reading, failed to pass, yeas 18 nays 29
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✓Introduced
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2In Committee
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3Passed Senate
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4Passed House
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5To Executive
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6Enacted
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This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis. It would have to be reintroduced in the current session to move again.
Summary
Relating to weather modification operations in the state; to amend and reenact subsection 1 of section 37‑17.1‑11, and sections 58‑03‑07, 61‑02.1‑02.1, and 61‑16.1‑09 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to weather modification; to repeal section 37‑17.1‑15 and chapter 61‑04.1 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to weather modification; and to provide a penalty.
Bill Text
- Introduced View text Current pdf
Action History
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Second reading, failed to pass, yeas 18 nays 29
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Reported back, do pass, place on calendar 4 2 1
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Committee Hearing 02:00
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Introduced, first reading, referred Energy and Natural Resources Committee
Sponsors
- Todd Beard · Primary
Sponsorship breakdown
Export CSV (upgrade) →1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 147 not signed on · 29 voted No
Sponsors (1)
- Beard, Todd Republican
Co-sponsors (0)
None.
Not signed on (147)
147 members have not signed on to this bill.
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Votes
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | 18 | 24 | 0 | 0 |
| Democratic | 0 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 18 | 29 | 0 | 0 |
| % of votes cast | 38% | 62% | 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 | Yea |
| Bekkedahl, Brad | Republican | Nay |
| Boehm, Keith | Republican | Yea |
| Burckhard, Randy A. | Republican | Yea |
| Castaneda, Jose L. | Republican | Yea |
| Cleary, Sean | Republican | Nay |
| Clemens, David A. | Republican | Yea |
| 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 | Yea |
| Hogue, David | Republican | Yea |
| Kessel, Greg | Republican | Nay |
| Klein, Jerry | Republican | Nay |
| Larson, Diane | Republican | Nay |
| Lee, Judy | Republican | Nay |
| Lemm, Randy D. | Republican | Yea |
| Luick, Larry | Republican | Yea |
| Magrum, Jeffery J. | Republican | Yea |
| Meyer, Scott | Republican | Nay |
| Myrdal, Janne | Republican | Yea |
| Patten, Dale | Republican | Nay |
| Paulson, Bob | Republican | Yea |
| Powers, Michelle | Republican | Yea |
| Roers, Kristin | Republican | Nay |
| Rummel, Dean | Republican | Nay |
| 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 | Nay |
| Weston, Kent | Republican | Yea |
| Wobbema, Mike | Republican | Nay |
| van Oosting, Desiree | Republican | Yea |
Subjects
Frequently asked questions
- What does SB 2106 do?
- Relating to weather modification operations in the state; to amend and reenact subsection 1 of section 37‑17.1‑11, and sections 58‑03‑07, 61‑02.1‑02.1, and 61‑16.1‑09 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to weather modification; to repeal section 37‑17.1‑15 and chapter 61‑04.1 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to weather modification; and to provide a penalty.
- Who sponsors SB 2106?
- SB 2106 is sponsored by Beard, Todd (Republican).
- What is the current status of SB 2106?
- 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 SB 2106?
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