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HB 1459
  • Introduced
    Jan 16, 2025
  • Passed House
    Feb 11, 2025
  • Passed Senate
    Apr 21, 2025
  • Signed into Law
HB 1459
North Dakota House Bill
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AN ACT to create and enact a new section to chapter 38-12 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to critical minerals and rare earth minerals and royalties; to amend and reenact sections 38-12-01 and 47-10-24 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to the definitions of critical minerals and rare earth minerals and descriptions and definitions of minerals in leases and conveyances; and to provide for retroactive application.
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House • May 02, 2025: Sent to Governor
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Feb 11, 2025, House
The question being on the final passage of the amended bill, which has been read, and has committee recommendation of DO PASS, the roll was called and there were 85 YEAS, 2 NAYS, 0 EXCUSED, 7 ABSENT AND NOT VOTING.
YES: 85
NO: 2
OTHER: 7
YES: 85

NO: 2

ABSENT: 7

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Apr 21, 2025, Senate
The question being on the final passage of the amended bill, which has been read, and has committee recommendation of DO PASS, the roll was called and there were 46 YEAS, 0 NAYS, 1 ABSENT OR EXCUSED AND NOT VOTING.
YES: 46
NO: 0
OTHER: 0
YES: 46

NO: 0

    OTHER: 0
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    May 01, 2025, House
    The question being on the motion to adopt the conference committee report on Engrossed HB 1459, the roll was called and there were 3 YEAS, 88 NAYS, 3 ABSENT OR EXCUSED AND NOT VOTING.
    YES: 3
    NO: 88
    OTHER: 0
    YES: 3

    NO: 88

    OTHER: 0
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    May 02, 2025, Senate
    The question being on the final passage of the amended bill, which has been read, the roll was called and there were 27 YEAS, 19 NAYS, 1 ABSENT OR EXCUSED AND NOT VOTING.
    YES: 27
    NO: 19
    OTHER: 0
    YES: 27

    NO: 19

    OTHER: 0
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    May 02, 2025, House
    The question being on the final passage of the amended bill, which has been read, the roll was called and there were 63 YEAS, 26 NAYS, 5 ABSENT OR EXCUSED AND NOT VOTING.
    YES: 63
    NO: 26
    OTHER: 0
    YES: 63

    NO: 26

    OTHER: 0
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    • May 02, 2025 | House
      • Signed by Speaker
      • Sent to Governor
    • May 02, 2025 | Senate
      • Reported back from conference committee, in place of, placed on calendar
      • Conference committee report adopted
      • Second reading, passed as amended, yeas 27 nays 19
      • Emergency clause failed
      • Signed by President
    • May 02, 2025 | House
      • Conference Committee, House Energy and Natural Resources, 05/02 9:30 AM, Room Coteau AB - Representatives D. Anderson (R) (Chair); Porter (R); Novak (R); Senators Patten (R); Sickler (R); Boehm (R);
      • Conference Committee, House Energy and Natural Resources, 05/02 11:00 AM, Room Coteau AB - Representatives D. Anderson (R) (Chair); Porter (R); Novak (R); Senators Patten (R); Sickler (R); Boehm (R);
      • Conference Committee, House Energy and Natural Resources, 05/02 3:30 PM, Room Coteau AB - Representatives D. Anderson (R) (Chair); Porter (R); Novak (R); Senators Patten (R); Sickler (R); Boehm (R);
      • Reported back from conference committee, in place of, placed on calendar
      • Conference committee report adopted
      • Second reading, passed, yeas 63 nays 26, Emergency clause carried
    • May 01, 2025 | House
      • Conference Committee, House Energy and Natural Resources, 05/01 3:30 PM, Room Coteau AB - Representatives D. Anderson (R) (Chair); Porter (R); Novak (R); Senators Patten (R); Sickler (R); Boehm (R);
      • Reported back from conference committee, in place of, placed on calendar
      • Conference committee report rejected
    • Apr 28, 2025 | House
      • Conference Committee, House Energy and Natural Resources, 04/28 2:00 PM, Room Coteau AB - Representatives D. Anderson (R) (Chair); Dockter (R); Porter (R); Senators Patten (R); Kessel (R); Boehm (R);
    • Apr 25, 2025 | Senate
      • Conference committee appointed Patten Kessel Boehm
    • Apr 25, 2025 | House
      • Conference Committee, House Energy and Natural Resources, 04/25 4:30 PM, Room Coteau AB - Representatives D. Anderson (R) (Chair); Dockter (R); Porter (R); Senators Patten (R); Kessel (R); Boehm (R);
    • Apr 24, 2025 | House
      • Refused to concur
      • Conference committee appointed D. Anderson Dockter Porter
    • Apr 21, 2025 | House
      • Returned to House (12)
    • Apr 21, 2025 | Senate
      • Amendment adopted, placed on calendar
      • Second reading, passed as amended, yeas 46 nays 0
    • Apr 18, 2025 | Senate
      • Reported back amended, do pass, amendment placed on calendar 7 0 0
    • Apr 17, 2025 | Senate
      • Committee Work, Senate Energy and Natural Resources, 04/17 9:01 AM, Room Peace Garden - Committee Work: Relating to regulations, development, and production of critical minerals and rare earth elements
    • Apr 10, 2025 | Senate
      • Committee Work, Senate Energy and Natural Resources, 04/10 10:01 AM, Room Peace Garden - Committee Work: Relating to regulations, development, and production of critical minerals and rare earth elements; to amend and reenact sections 38‑12‑02 and 47‑10‑24 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to the authority of the industrial commission and descriptions ...
    • Apr 03, 2025 | Senate
      • Bill Hearing, Senate Energy and Natural Resources, 04/03 9:00 AM, Room Peace Garden - Relating to regulations, development, and production of critical minerals and rare earth elements and to regulations, development, and production of critical minerals and rare earth elements
      • Committee Work, Senate Energy and Natural Resources, 04/03 2:30 PM, Room Peace Garden - Committee Work: Relating to the authority of the industrial commission and descriptions and definitions of minerals in leases and conveyances; to provide a penalty; and to declare an emergency.
      • Committee Hearing 09:00 (Energy and Natural Resources)
    • Mar 27, 2025 | Senate
      • Bill Hearing, Senate Energy and Natural Resources, 03/27 10:00 AM, Room Peace Garden - Relating to regulations, development, and production of critical minerals and rare earth elements and to the authority of the industrial commission and descriptions and definitions of minerals in leases and conveyances; to provide a penalty; and to declare an emergency
      • Committee Hearing 10:00 (Energy and Natural Resources)
    • Mar 20, 2025 | Senate
      • Bill Hearing, Senate Energy and Natural Resources, 03/20 10:00 AM, Room Peace Garden - *** CANCELED *** Relating to regulations, development, and production of critical minerals and rare earth elements; relating to the authority of the industrial commission and descriptions and definitions of minerals in leases and conveyances; to provide a penalty; and to declare an emergency.
    • Feb 13, 2025 | Senate
      • Introduced, first reading, (emergency), referred to Energy and Natural Resources
    • Feb 12, 2025 | Senate
      • Received from House
    • Feb 11, 2025 | House
      • Second reading, passed, yeas 85 nays 2, Emergency clause carried
    • Feb 10, 2025 | House
      • Amendment adopted, placed on calendar
    • Feb 07, 2025 | House
      • Reported back amended, do pass, amendment placed on calendar 11 0 2
    • Feb 06, 2025 | House
      • Bill Hearing, House Energy and Natural Resources, 02/06 9:00 AM, Room Coteau AB - relating to descriptions and definitions of minerals in leases and conveyances; and to provide a penalty.
      • Committee Work, House Energy and Natural Resources, 02/06 4:08 PM, Room Coteau AB - Committee Work: Relating to regulations, development, and production of critical minerals and rare earth elements; to amend and reenact section 47‑10‑24 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to descriptions and definitions of minerals in leases and conveyances; and to provide a penalty.
      • Committee Hearing 09:00 (Energy and Natural Resources)
    • Jan 16, 2025 | House
      • Introduced, first reading, referred to Energy and Natural Resources
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