69th Legislative Assembly in Action
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Scheduled Hearing Priorities: Janauary 27 - 31
69th Legislative Session Update: Week 3 update - January 20-24
We are already in week three. The deadline for representatives to introduce bills was on Monday, January 20; the deadline for the Senate is coming up on Monday, January 27. As of today, there are a total of 983 bills, and NDMA is tracking 155 of these. Up until the last bill drops into the bill system, there may still be a few surprises lingering. NDMA's bill tracker is now tracking 156 - that's a lot of bills - here are some highlights from this week's in-the-trenches efforts.
Naturopathic Prescribing Practices - FAILED TO PASS
SB 2041 A BILL for an Act to amend and reenact section 43-58-08.1 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to eligibility requirements for endorsement to prescribe independently of naturopathic doctors. The bill expands the options for a naturopathic doctor to receive prescribing privileges.
Last week we reported that this bill was given a DO NOT PASS out of the Senate Workforce Development Committee by a 5 0 vote. On January 17, the bill went to the Senate floor for a full vote and was defeated with 4 YEAS AND 43 NAYS.
Thank you to Dr. Heitkamp for providing testimony.
Radon Disclosure
SB 2204 A BILL for an Act to create and enact a new section to chapter 47-10 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to the required disclosure of radon hazards by a seller.
This bill is one of NDMA's priority bills and also comes with a great deal of passion from NDMA President Dr. Dahl.
The bill was heard by the Senate Industry and Business Committee. NDMA was fortunate to have Committee Chair Senator Jeff Barta as the bill sponsor.
Testimony in support was provided by UND Professor and Chair, Dept. of Population Health Gary Schwartz, NDMA President Dr. Stephanie Dahl, and Courtney Koebele. Organizations that supported the bill included American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network and the North Dakota Association of Realtors.
There was no opposition to the bill. NDMA will keep you posted on further action.
If you would like to watch the hearing, it can be viewed here.
On the Hill
Priority Bills for January 27 - 31
Monday, January 27
9:00 AM
SB 2281 A BILL for an Act to create and enact five new sections to chapter 57-36 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to a tax on cigars, other tobacco products, alternative tobacco products, electronic smoking devices, and electronic smoking device substances and a tobacco tax distribution fund; to amend and reenact section 57-36-01, subsection 1 of section 57-36-31, and section 57-36-32 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to the definition of alternative tobacco products, transfer and allocation of tobacco products tax revenue and tax on cigarettes; to provide a penalty; to provide a continuing appropriation; and to provide an effective date. Adds an additional tax to be deposited into the tax fund to be designated to local public health units and organizations providing 988 crisis hotline services. Senate Finance and Taxation, Fort Totten Room
9:30 AM
SB 2273 A BILL for an Act to amend and reenact subsection 14 of section 43-26.1-01 and section 43-26.1-11.1 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to diagnostic imaging by physical therapists. Allows physical therapists to order diagnostic imaging. Senate Human Services, Fort Lincoln Room
11:15 AM
SB 2255 A BILL for an Act to amend and reenact section 23-01-05 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to the qualifications, term, and duties of the state health officer. Removes the “physician” requirement and three-person advisory committee; qualifications include public health or administrator experience. Senate Human Services, Fort Lincoln Room
ALERT: SB 2255 would allow the health officer position to be a person who has a) education or training in public health or b) private or public administrative experience. It entirely removes the physician requirement.
4:00 PM
HB 1363 A BILL for an Act to create and enact a new section to chapter 15.1-02 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to cardiac emergency response plans for public and nonpublic schools and athletic events; Involves the superintendent of public instruction to implement a cardiac emergency response plan for public and nonpublic schools and athletic events. House Education, Coteau AB Room
Tuesday, January 28
11:30 AM
HB 1341 A BILL for an Act to amend and reenact section 12.1-17-01 of the North Dakota Century Code relating to simple assault and to provide a penalty. The bill adds “hospital worker”. House Judiciary, Room 327B
Wednesday, January 29
9:30 AM
SB 2294 A BILL for an Act to create and enact two new sections to chapter 19-24.1 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to qualifying senior and nonresident medical marijuana patients; to amend and reenact subsection 4 of section 19-24.1-01, subsection 8 of section 19-24.1-01, subsection 26 of section 19-24.1-01, subsection 47 of section 19-24.1-01, and sections 19-24.1-03, 19-24.1-03.1, 19-24.1-11, and 19-24.1-37 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to medical marijuana recordkeeping, cannabinoid edible products, patient qualifications, and disclosure of information. In lieu of the written certification, over the age of fifty may submit to the department a copy of the patient's driver's license or department-approved identification and an attestation the individual has been diagnosed with a debilitating medical condition.
10:00 AM
SB 2248 A BILL for an Act to amend and reenact section 19-02.1-16.3 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to step therapy protocols; to provide for a report to the legislative assembly; to provide for application; and to provide an expiration date. Bill expands exemptions for “associated conditions”. This is a STEP THERAPY BILL. Senate Human Services, Fort Lincoln Room
10:30 AM
SB 2249 A BILL for an Act to create and enact a new section to chapter 54-52.1 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to step therapy protocol exceptions; to provide for a report to the legislative assembly; to provide for application; and to provide an expiration date. Includes protocols for prior approval. This is a STEP THERAPY BILL. Senate Human Services, Fort Lincoln Room