North Dakota 66th Legislative Assembly (2019-2020) Status: Introduced 3 R cosponsors

HB 1538 — A BILL for an Act to create and enact a new section to chapter 15.1‑21 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to the freedom to teach students the strengths and weaknesses of scientific theories and controversies.

Last action — Withdrawn from further consideration

  1. 1
    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed House
  4. 4
    Passed Senate
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill died with 66th Legislative Assembly (2019-2020). It reached “Introduced” 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This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there are no live odds of enactment.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.

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Action History

  1. Withdrawn from further consideration

  2. Request return from committee

  3. Introduced, first reading, referred Education Committee

Sponsors

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5 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 143 not signed on

Sponsors (5)

Co-sponsors (0)

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Not signed on (143)

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Frequently asked questions

Who sponsors HB 1538?
HB 1538 is sponsored by Paulson, Simons, Koppelman, Ben (Republican), Johnston, Daniel (Republican), and Hoverson, Jeff (Republican).
What is the current status of HB 1538?
This bill died with 66th Legislative Assembly (2019-2020). It reached “Introduced” 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 1538?
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