SB 2157 — A BILL for an Act to create and enact a new section to chapter 16.1-01 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to documentary proof of citizenship in elections; and to amend and reenact section 16.1-01-04.1, subsection 2 of section 39-06-03.1, subsection 5 of section 39-06-14, and subsection 1 of section 39-06-14.2 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to nondriver photo identification cards and operator licenses for noncitizens.
Last action — Second reading, failed to pass, yeas 3 nays 43
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✓Introduced
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✓In 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 68th Legislative Assembly (2023-24). 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This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there are no live odds of enactment.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 documentary proof of citizenship in elections; and to amend and reenact section 16.1‑01‑04.1, subsection 2 of section 39‑06‑03.1, subsection 5 of section 39‑06‑14, and subsection 1 of section 39‑06‑14.2 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to nondriver photo identification cards and operator licenses for noncitizens.
Bill Text
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Read SB 2157 on the official North Dakota source →Action History
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Second reading, failed to pass, yeas 3 nays 43
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Reported back, do not pass, placed on calendar 6 0 0
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Committee Hearing 09:20
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Committee Hearing 09:00
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Rereferred to State and Local Government
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Request return from committee
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Committee Hearing 10:00
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Introduced, first reading, referred Transportation Committee
Sponsors
- Scott Wagner · Cosponsor
- Dean Rummel · Cosponsor
- Bob Paulson · Cosponsor
- Jim Jonas · Cosponsor
- Judy Lee · Primary
- Mike Beltz · Cosponsor
Sponsorship breakdown
Export CSV (upgrade) →1 sponsors · 5 co-sponsors · 142 not signed on · 40 voted No
Sponsors (1)
- Lee, Judy Republican Voted No
Co-sponsors (5)
- Wagner, Scott Republican
- Rummel, Dean Republican Voted No
- Paulson, Bob Republican Voted No
- Jonas, Jim Republican
- Mike Beltz
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 | 3 | 30 | 0 | 1 |
| Democratic | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| Unaffiliated | 0 | 10 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 3 | 43 | 0 | 1 |
| % of votes cast | 6% | 91% | 0% | 2% |
How each member voted (47)
| Member | Party | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Curt Kreun | — | Nay |
| David S. Rust | — | Nay |
| Doug Larsen | — | Nay |
| Jay Elkin | — | Nay |
| Jim P. Roers | — | Nay |
| Jordan L. Kannianen | — | Nay |
| Judy Estenson | — | Nay |
| Karen K. Krebsbach | — | Nay |
| Merrill Piepkorn | — | Nay |
| Shawn Vedaa | — | Nay |
| Braunberger, Ryan | Democratic | Nay |
| Hogan, Kathy | 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 |
| Cleary, Sean | Republican | Nay |
| Clemens, David A. | Republican | Yea |
| Conley, Cole | Republican | Yea |
| Davison, Kyle | Republican | Nay |
| Dever, Dick | Republican | Nay |
| Dwyer, Michael | Republican | Nay |
| Erbele, Robert | Republican | Not Voting |
| 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 | Yea |
| Patten, Dale | Republican | Nay |
| Paulson, Bob | Republican | Nay |
| Roers, Kristin | Republican | Nay |
| Rummel, Dean | Republican | Nay |
| Schaible, Donald | Republican | Nay |
| Sickler, Jonathan | Republican | Nay |
| Sorvaag, Ronald | Republican | Nay |
| Wanzek, Terry M. | Republican | Nay |
| Weber, Mark F. | Republican | Nay |
| Weston, Kent | Republican | Nay |
| Wobbema, Mike | Republican | Nay |
Subjects
Frequently asked questions
- What does SB 2157 do?
- Relating to documentary proof of citizenship in elections; and to amend and reenact section 16.1‑01‑04.1, subsection 2 of section 39‑06‑03.1, subsection 5 of section 39‑06‑14, and subsection 1 of section 39‑06‑14.2 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to nondriver photo identification cards and operator licenses for noncitizens.
- Who sponsors SB 2157?
- SB 2157 is sponsored by Wagner, Scott (Republican), Rummel, Dean (Republican), Paulson, Bob (Republican), Jonas, Jim (Republican), Lee, Judy (Republican), and Mike Beltz.
- What is the current status of SB 2157?
- This bill died with 68th Legislative Assembly (2023-24). 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.
- Where can I track SB 2157?
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