HB 1537 — A BILL for an Act to create and enact a new subsection to section 12.1-32-04 and a new section to chapter 54-12 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to factors to be considered in sentencing decisions and the data collection and reporting of bias crimes; to amend and reenact section 12-63-04 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to the duty of a law enforcement agency to provide training approved by the peace officer standards and training board on bias crimes; to provide for a report to the legislative management; and to provide a penalty.
Last action — Second reading, failed to pass, yeas 29 nays 65
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✓Introduced
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✓In Committee
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3Passed House
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4Passed Senate
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5To Executive
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6Enacted
This bill died with 68th Legislative Assembly (2023-24). It reached “Passed House” 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This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there are no live odds of enactment.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 factors to be considered in sentencing decisions and the data collection and reporting of bias crimes; to amend and reenact section 12‑63‑04 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to the duty of a law enforcement agency to provide training approved by the peace officer standards and training board on bias crimes; to provide for a report to the legislative management; and to provide a penalty.
Bill Text
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Read HB 1537 on the official North Dakota source →Action History
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Second reading, failed to pass, yeas 29 nays 65
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Amendment adopted, placed on calendar
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Reported back amended, do not pass, placed on calendar 7 5 1
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Committee Hearing 10:14
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Committee Hearing 08:00
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Committee Hearing 10:00
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Committee Hearing 02:30
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Committee Hearing 11:00
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Introduced, first reading, referred Judiciary Committee
Sponsors
- Tim Mathern · Cosponsor
- Karla Rose Hanson · Cosponsor
- Lisa Finley-DeVille · Cosponsor
- Gretchen Dobervich · Cosponsor
- Jayme Davis · Cosponsor
- Ryan Braunberger · Cosponsor
- Josh Boschee · Cosponsor
- Mary Schneider · Primary
- Liz Conmy · Cosponsor
- Hamida Dakane · Cosponsor
- Merrill Piepkorn · Cosponsor
Sponsorship breakdown
Export CSV (upgrade) →1 sponsors · 10 co-sponsors · 137 not signed on · 63 voted No
Sponsors (1)
- Schneider, Mary Democratic
Co-sponsors (10)
- Mathern, Tim Democratic
- Hanson, Karla Rose Democratic
- Finley-DeVille, Lisa Democratic
- Dobervich, Gretchen Democratic
- Davis, Jayme Democratic
- Braunberger, Ryan Democratic
- Josh Boschee
- Conmy, Liz Democratic
- Hamida Dakane
- Merrill Piepkorn
Not signed on (137)
137 members have not signed on to this bill.
Show all 137 →"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 | 12 | 56 | 0 | 0 |
| Unaffiliated | 8 | 9 | 0 | 0 |
| Democratic | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 29 | 65 | 0 | 0 |
| % of votes cast | 31% | 69% | 0% | 0% |
How each member voted (94)
| Member | Party | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Cole Christensen | — | Nay |
| Brandon Prichard | — | Nay |
| Corey Mock | — | Yea |
| Cynthia Schreiber-Beck | — | Yea |
| Dennis Johnson | — | Nay |
| Emily O'Brien | — | Yea |
| Gary Kreidt | — | Nay |
| Hamida Dakane | — | Yea |
| Jared C. Hagert | — | Nay |
| Josh Christy | — | Yea |
| Larry Bellew | — | Nay |
| Liz Conmy | — | Yea |
| Michelle Strinden | — | Nay |
| Mike Beltz | — | Yea |
| Randy A. Schobinger | — | Nay |
| 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 | Nay |
| Anderson, Dick | Republican | Yea |
| Anderson, Karen A. | Republican | Nay |
| Bahl, Landon | Republican | Yea |
| Bosch, Glenn | Republican | Nay |
| Brandenburg, Mike | Republican | Nay |
| Cory, Claire | Republican | Nay |
| Dockter, Jason | Republican | Nay |
| Fegley, Clayton | Republican | Yea |
| Fisher, Jay | Republican | Nay |
| Frelich, Kathy | Republican | Nay |
| Grueneich, Jim | Republican | Nay |
| Hatlestad, Patrick R. | Republican | Yea |
| Hauck, Dori | Republican | Nay |
| Headland, Craig | Republican | Nay |
| Heilman, Matthew | Republican | Nay |
| Heinert, Pat D. | Republican | Nay |
| Henderson, Donna | Republican | Nay |
| Holle, Dawson | Republican | Nay |
| Hoverson, Jeff | Republican | Nay |
| Johnson, Jorin | Republican | Nay |
| Jonas, Jim | Republican | Yea |
| Karls, Karen | Republican | Nay |
| Kasper, Jim | Republican | Nay |
| Kempenich, Keith | Republican | Nay |
| Kiefert, Dwight | Republican | Nay |
| Klemin, Lawrence R. | Republican | Yea |
| Koppelman, Ben | Republican | Nay |
| Lefor, Mike | Republican | Nay |
| Longmuir, Donald W. | Republican | Nay |
| Louser, Scott | Republican | Nay |
| Marschall, Andrew | Republican | Nay |
| Martinson, Bob | Republican | Nay |
| McLeod, Carrie | Republican | Nay |
| Meier, Lisa | Republican | Nay |
| Monson, David | Republican | Nay |
| Motschenbacher, Mike | Republican | Nay |
| Murphy, Eric J. | Republican | Yea |
| Nathe, Mike | Republican | Nay |
| Nelson, Jon O. | Republican | Yea |
| Novak, Anna S. | Republican | Nay |
| Olson, Jeremy | Republican | Nay |
| Olson, Jeremy | Republican | Nay |
| Ostlie, Mitch | Republican | Nay |
| Porter, Todd | Republican | Nay |
| Pyle, Brandy L. | Republican | Nay |
| Richter, David | Republican | Yea |
| Rios, Nico | Republican | Nay |
| Rohr, Karen M. | Republican | Nay |
| Ruby, Dan | Republican | Nay |
| Ruby, Matthew | Republican | Nay |
| Sanford, Mark | Republican | Nay |
| Satrom, Bernie | Republican | Nay |
| Schatz, Mike | Republican | Nay |
| Schauer, Austen | Republican | Nay |
| Steiner, Vicky | Republican | Nay |
| Stemen, Gregory | Republican | Nay |
| Swiontek, Steve | Republican | Yea |
| Thomas, Paul J. | Republican | Nay |
| Timmons, Kelby | Republican | Nay |
| Toman, Nathan | Republican | Nay |
| Tveit, Bill | Republican | Nay |
| VanWinkle, Lori | Republican | Nay |
| Vetter, Steve | Republican | Yea |
| Vigesaa, Don | Republican | Nay |
| Wagner, Scott | Republican | Nay |
| Warrey, Jonathan | Republican | Yea |
| Weisz, Robin | Republican | Nay |
Subjects
Frequently asked questions
- What does HB 1537 do?
- Relating to factors to be considered in sentencing decisions and the data collection and reporting of bias crimes; to amend and reenact section 12‑63‑04 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to the duty of a law enforcement agency to provide training approved by the peace officer standards and training board on bias crimes; to provide for a report to the legislative management; and to provide a penalty.
- Who sponsors HB 1537?
- HB 1537 is sponsored by Mathern, Tim (Democratic), Hanson, Karla Rose (Democratic), Finley-DeVille, Lisa (Democratic), Dobervich, Gretchen (Democratic), Davis, Jayme (Democratic), Braunberger, Ryan (Democratic), Josh Boschee, Schneider, Mary (Democratic), Conmy, Liz (Democratic), Hamida Dakane, and Merrill Piepkorn.
- What is the current status of HB 1537?
- This bill died with 68th Legislative Assembly (2023-24). It reached “Passed House” 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 1537?
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