North Dakota HB1237: A BILL for an Act to create and enact a new section to chapter 20.1-03 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to nonresident upland and small game licenses; and to amend and reenact section 20.1-03-07 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to nonresident hunting licenses.

What the bill says

A bill for an Act to create and enact a new section to chapter 20.1-03 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to nonresident upland and small game licenses; and to amend and reenact section 20.1-03-07 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to nonresident hunting licenses.

From the introduced text, January 13, 2025:

A BILL for an Act to create and enact a new section to chapter 20.1-03 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to nonresident upland and small game licenses; and to amend and reenact section 20.1-03-07 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to nonresident hunting licenses. BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY OF NORTH DAKOTA: SECTION 1. A new section to chapter 20.1-03 of the North Dakota Century Code is created and enacted as follows: Nonresident upland and small game license. Except as provided in section 20.1 - 08 - 04.9, a nonresident may purchase a nonresiden t upland and small game license to hunt upland and small game, excluding waterfowl, during the entire upland and small game hunting seasons. The governor, in the governor's proclamation, may specify the number of licenses that may be issued and the manner in which licenses are to be issued. SECTION 2. AMENDMENT. Section 20.1-03-07 of the North Dakota Century Code is amended and reenacted as follows: 20.1-03-07. Licenses to hunt, trap, or fish required of nonresidents. 1. Nonresidents, except as provided in sections 20.1-02-05, 20.1-03-07.3, and 20.1-03-08, may not: 1. a. Hunt, catch, take, or kill any small game without a nonresident small game license. The nonresident small game license entitles the nonresident to hunt small game for any period of …

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Sponsors

• Bill Tveit (R, 33) · primary sponsor
• Michael Brandenburg (R, 28)
• Clayton Fegley (R, 4B)
• Roger Maki (R, 26)
• Dennis Nehring (R, 23)
• Terry Wanzek (R, 29)

Latest actions

1. February 10, 2025: Second reading, failed to pass, yeas 4 nays 86
2. February 7, 2025: Reported back, do not pass, placed on consent calendar 12 0 1
3. January 24, 2025: Committee Hearing 09:00
4. January 13, 2025: Introduced, first reading, referred Energy and Natural Resources Committee

Votes

• Final Passage (February 10, 2025): 4 yea, 86 nay, failed

Common questions

What is HB1237?

HB1237 is a bill in the North Dakota Legislature (69th Legislative Assembly): A BILL for an Act to create and enact a new section to chapter 20.1-03 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to nonresident upland and small game licenses; and to amend and reenact section 20.1-03-07 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to nonresident hunting licenses.

What does HB1237 do?

In its own words: A bill for an Act to create and enact a new section to chapter 20.1-03 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to nonresident upland and small game licenses; and to amend and reenact section 20.1-03-07 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to nonresident hunting licenses.

What is the status of HB1237?

Failed as of February 10, 2025. Latest action: Second reading, failed to pass, yeas 4 nays 86 (February 10, 2025).

Who sponsored HB1237?

Bill Tveit (R, 33), with 5 co-sponsors.

Where is the official record for HB1237?

On the North Dakota Legislature website: https://ndlegis.gov/assembly/69-2025/regular/bill-overview/bo1237.html