North Dakota legislation · 69th Legislative Assembly
North Dakota HCR3020: A concurrent resolution urging North Dakota to acknowledge the Kingship of Jesus Christ.
Status: Failed, February 18, 2025
What the bill says
A concurrent resolution urging North Dakota to acknowledge the Kingship of Jesus Christ.
From the introduced text, January 30, 2025:
A concurrent resolution urging North Dakota to acknowledge the Kingship of Jesus Christ. WHEREAS, Christ said all power is given to me in heaven and in earth (Matthew, 28:18), not only spiritual, but civil, including over this great state; and WHEREAS, Christ is said to have received power, and glory, and a kingdom so that all people, tribes and tongues shall serve Him (Daniel 7:14), including this great state; and WHEREAS, the Father is said to give to Christ all nations and the utmost parts of the earth for His inheritance and possession, and, in response, people and their leaders are called to learn and receive instruction from Him (Psalms 2:8, 10), including those in this great state; and WHEREAS, Christ is named the ruler of Kings on earth and the King of Kings and presented with crown and royal robe (Revelation 1:5, 17:14, 19:12-13, 16); and WHEREAS, the founding fathers of this great state begin the constitution with the words, "We", the people of North Dakota, grateful to Almighty God, and, as expressed by Reverend R.C. Wiley during the First Constitutional Convention of North Dakota, we desire there shall be a recognition of Almighty God as the source of authority; of the Lord Jesus Christ as the rightful ruler of nations; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE …
Sponsors
- Nico Rios (R, 23) · primary sponsor
- Karen Anderson (R, 19)
- Nels Christianson (R, 18)
- Donna Henderson (R, 15)
- Dawson Holle (R, 31)
- Jeff Hoverson (R, 3)
- Jorin Johnson (R, 41)
- Desiree Morton (R, 46)
- Dennis Nehring (R, 23)
- Lori VanWinkle (R, 3)
- Chuck Walen (R, 4)
- Kent Weston (R, 15)
Latest actions
- : Second reading, failed to adopt yeas 31 nays 59
- : Reported back, do not pass, placed on calendar 8 1 4
- : Committee Hearing 03:00
- : Introduced, first reading, referred Political Subdivisions Committee
Votes
- Final Passage (February 18, 2025): 31 yea, 59 nay, failed
Common questions
- What is HCR3020?
- HCR3020 is a bill in the North Dakota Legislature (69th Legislative Assembly): A concurrent resolution urging North Dakota to acknowledge the Kingship of Jesus Christ.
- What does HCR3020 do?
- In its own words: A concurrent resolution urging North Dakota to acknowledge the Kingship of Jesus Christ.
- What is the status of HCR3020?
- Failed as of February 18, 2025. Latest action: Second reading, failed to adopt yeas 31 nays 59 (February 18, 2025).
- Who sponsored HCR3020?
- Nico Rios (R, 23), with 11 co-sponsors.
- Where is the official record for HCR3020?
- On the North Dakota Legislature website: https://ndlegis.gov/assembly/69-2025/regular/bill-overview/bo3020.html
Source: official North Dakota record. Tracked by Delilah, AI for legislation across all 50 states and Congress.