North Dakota 68th Legislative Assembly (2023-24) Status: Enacted

HB 1544 — AN ACT to provide an appropriation to the department of commerce for workforce development grants and to defray the expenses of the office of legal immigration; to create and enact subsection 6 of section 10-30.5-02 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to use of the North Dakota development fund; to provide for a legislative management report; to provide for retroactive application; and to provide an effective date.

Last action — Filed with Secretary Of State 10/25

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

This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced October 23, 2023. Enacted.

Prognosis

Likely to advance 70% · moderate confidence

Where this bill stands today.

Odds of enactment

High

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  • Enacted

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 1 sponsor

    1 primary, 0 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Cleared a recorded vote

    Passed 2 recorded votes so far.

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In plain language

The bill allocates funds for workforce development and legal immigration expenses.

This bill provides financial support for the Department of Commerce, specifically for workforce development grants and the office of legal immigration. It includes provisions for a legislative report and retroactive application, though further details require the actual text, which is not available.

Summary

Relating to use of the North Dakota development fund; to provide for a legislative management report; to provide for retroactive application; and to provide an effective date.

Bill Text

We don't have the full text on file for this bill yet.

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Action History

  1. Filed with Secretary Of State 10/25

  2. Signed by Governor, but item veto 10/25

  3. Sent to Governor

  4. Signed by Speaker

  5. Signed by President

  6. Returned to House

  7. Second reading, passed, yeas 40 nays 7

  8. Reported back, do pass, place on calendar 16 0 0

  9. Introduced, first reading, referred Joint Appropriations Committee

  10. Received from House

  11. Second reading, passed, yeas 72 nays 17

  12. Reported back, do pass, place on calendar 19 2 2

  13. Committee Hearing 04:30

  14. Introduced, first reading, referred Joint Appropriations Committee

Sponsors

  • Legislative Management · Primary

Sponsorship breakdown

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 147 not signed on · 23 voted No

Sponsors (1)

  • Legislative Management

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (147)

147 members have not signed on to this bill.

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"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.

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Votes

Motion for Final Passage on HB 1544

Passed 40 Yea · 7 Nay
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Republican 30500
Democratic 3000
Unaffiliated 7200
Total 40700
% of votes cast 85%15%0%0%
How each member voted (47)
Member Party Vote
Curt Kreun — Yea
David S. Rust — Yea
Jay Elkin — Nay
Jim P. Roers — Yea
Jordan L. Kannianen — Yea
Judy Estenson — Nay
Karen K. Krebsbach — Yea
Merrill Piepkorn — Yea
Shawn Vedaa — Yea
Braunberger, Ryan Democratic Yea
Hogan, Kathy 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
Cleary, Sean Republican Yea
Clemens, David A. Republican Yea
Conley, Cole Republican Yea
Davison, Kyle Republican Yea
Dever, Dick Republican Yea
Dwyer, Michael Republican Yea
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 Yea
Magrum, Jeffery J. Republican Nay
Meyer, Scott Republican Yea
Myrdal, Janne Republican Nay
Patten, Dale Republican Yea
Paulson, Bob Republican Nay
Roers, Kristin Republican Yea
Rummel, Dean Republican Yea
Schaible, Donald Republican Yea
Sickler, Jonathan Republican Yea
Sorvaag, Ronald Republican Yea
Wanzek, Terry M. Republican Yea
Weber, Mark F. Republican Yea
Weston, Kent Republican Yea
Wobbema, Mike Republican Yea

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Motion for Final Passage on HB 1544

Passed 72 Yea · 17 Nay · 5 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Republican 511403
Unaffiliated 12302
Democratic 9000
Total 721705
% of votes cast 77%18%0%5%
How each member voted (94)
Member Party Vote
Cole Christensen — Nay
Brandon Prichard — Not Voting
Corey Mock — Yea
Cynthia Schreiber-Beck — Yea
Dennis Johnson — Yea
Emily O'Brien — Yea
Gary Kreidt — Yea
Hamida Dakane — Yea
Jared C. Hagert — Yea
Josh Christy — Yea
Larry Bellew — Nay
Liz Conmy — Yea
Michelle Strinden — Yea
Mike Beltz — Yea
Randy A. Schobinger — Not Voting
Roers Jones — Yea
Scott Dyk — Nay
Boschee, Josh Democratic Yea
Davis, Jayme Democratic Yea
Dobervich, Gretchen Democratic Yea
Finley-DeVille, Lisa 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 Yea
Anderson, Karen A. Republican Yea
Bahl, Landon Republican Yea
Bosch, Glenn Republican Yea
Brandenburg, Mike Republican Yea
Cory, Claire Republican Yea
Dockter, Jason Republican Yea
Fegley, Clayton Republican Nay
Fisher, Jay Republican Nay
Frelich, Kathy Republican Yea
Grueneich, Jim Republican Yea
Hatlestad, Patrick R. Republican Yea
Hauck, Dori Republican Yea
Headland, Craig Republican Yea
Heilman, Matthew Republican Nay
Heinert, Pat D. Republican Yea
Henderson, Donna Republican Yea
Holle, Dawson Republican Yea
Hoverson, Jeff Republican Nay
Johnson, Jorin Republican Yea
Jonas, Jim Republican Yea
Karls, Karen Republican Yea
Kasper, Jim Republican Nay
Kempenich, Keith Republican Yea
Kiefert, Dwight Republican Yea
Klemin, Lawrence R. Republican Yea
Koppelman, Ben Republican Nay
Lefor, Mike Republican Yea
Longmuir, Donald W. Republican Yea
Louser, Scott Republican Yea
Marschall, Andrew Republican Nay
Martinson, Bob Republican Yea
McLeod, Carrie Republican Yea
Meier, Lisa Republican Yea
Monson, David Republican Yea
Motschenbacher, Mike Republican Yea
Murphy, Eric J. Republican Yea
Nathe, Mike Republican Not Voting
Nelson, Jon O. Republican Yea
Novak, Anna S. Republican Yea
Olson, Jeremy Republican Yea
Olson, Jeremy Republican Nay
Ostlie, Mitch Republican Yea
Porter, Todd Republican Not Voting
Pyle, Brandy L. Republican Yea
Richter, David Republican Yea
Rios, Nico Republican Nay
Rohr, Karen M. Republican Yea
Ruby, Dan Republican Nay
Ruby, Matthew Republican Yea
Sanford, Mark Republican Yea
Satrom, Bernie Republican Yea
Schatz, Mike Republican Not Voting
Schauer, Austen Republican Yea
Steiner, Vicky Republican Yea
Stemen, Gregory Republican Yea
Swiontek, Steve Republican Yea
Thomas, Paul J. Republican Yea
Timmons, Kelby Republican Nay
Toman, Nathan Republican Nay
Tveit, Bill Republican Nay
VanWinkle, Lori Republican Nay
Vetter, Steve Republican Yea
Vigesaa, Don Republican Yea
Wagner, Scott Republican Yea
Warrey, Jonathan Republican Yea
Weisz, Robin Republican Yea

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Subjects

immigration labor
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Frequently asked questions

What does HB 1544 do?
Relating to use of the North Dakota development fund; to provide for a legislative management report; to provide for retroactive application; and to provide an effective date.
Who sponsors HB 1544?
HB 1544 is sponsored by Legislative Management.
What is the current status of HB 1544?
This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced October 23, 2023. Enacted.
Where can I track HB 1544?
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