North Dakota HB1568: A BILL for an Act to create and enact a new chapter to title 54 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to the creation of the North Dakota Ireland trade commission; to provide for a legislative management report; and to provide an expiration date.

What the bill says

A bill for an Act to create and enact a new chapter to title 54 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to the creation of the North Dakota Ireland trade commission; to provide for a legislative management report; and to provide an expiration date.

From the amended text, March 24, 2025:

A BILL for an Act to create and enact a new chapter to title 54 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to the creation of the North Dakota Ireland trade commission; to provide for a legislative management report; and to provide an expiration date. BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY OF NORTH DAKOTA: SECTION 1. A new chapter to title 54 of the North Dakota Century Code is created and enacted as follows: North Dakota Ireland trade commission - Membership . 1. The North Dakota Ireland trade commission b. Initiate joint action on issues of mutual interest to the state and Ireland; c. Promote business and academic exchanges between the state and Ireland; d. Encourage mutual economic support between the state and Ireland; e. Encourage mutual investment in the infrastructure of the state and Ireland; and f. Address any other issues deemed to be of mutual benefit to the state and Ireland. 2. The North Dakota Ireland trade commission consists b. Two members of the house of representatives, appointed by the majority leader of the house; c. The executive director of the North Dakota trade office; d. An individual knowledgeable of and interested in the promotion of international trade, appointed by the executive director of the North Dakota trade office; and Page No. 1 25.0954.03000 Sixty-ninth Legislative Assembly …

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Sponsors

• Mary Schneider (D, 21) · primary sponsor
• Gretchen Dobervich (D, 11)
• Kathy Hogan (D, 21)
• Lawrence Klemin (R, 47)
• Tim Mathern (D, 11)
• Carrie McLeod (R, 45)
• Eric Murphy (R, 43)
• Emily O'Brien (R, 42)

Latest actions

1. March 24, 2025: Second reading, failed to pass, yeas 18 nays 26
2. March 21, 2025: Amendment adopted, placed on calendar
3. March 20, 2025: Reported back amended, without recommendation 5 0 0
4. March 17, 2025: Committee Hearing 10:30
5. February 13, 2025: Introduced, first reading, referred Industry and Business Committee
6. February 5, 2025: Received from House
7. February 4, 2025: Second reading, passed, yeas 81 nays 10
8. January 31, 2025: Reported back, do pass, place on calendar 12 1 1
9. January 31, 2025: Committee Hearing 10:30
10. January 20, 2025: Introduced, first reading, referred Government and Veterans Affairs Committee

Votes

• Final Passage (March 24, 2025): 18 yea, 26 nay, failed
• Final Passage (February 4, 2025): 81 yea, 10 nay, passed

Common questions

What is HB1568?

HB1568 is a bill in the North Dakota Legislature (69th Legislative Assembly): A BILL for an Act to create and enact a new chapter to title 54 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to the creation of the North Dakota Ireland trade commission; to provide for a legislative management report; and to provide an expiration date.

What does HB1568 do?

In its own words: A bill for an Act to create and enact a new chapter to title 54 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to the creation of the North Dakota Ireland trade commission; to provide for a legislative management report; and to provide an expiration date.

What is the status of HB1568?

Failed as of March 24, 2025. Latest action: Second reading, failed to pass, yeas 18 nays 26 (March 24, 2025).

Who sponsored HB1568?

Mary Schneider (D, 21), with 7 co-sponsors.

Where is the official record for HB1568?

On the North Dakota Legislature website: https://ndlegis.gov/assembly/69-2025/regular/bill-overview/bo1568.html