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Supporters said the compact would reduce duplicative state licensure requirements for school psychologists, expand telehealth and remote practice, and ease transitions for military families who relocate. Rebecca Campbell, representing the North Dakota Association of School Psychologists, provided written testimony and told the committee the compact would \"streamline the licensure process and facilitate professional mobility,\" especially for rural districts that face staffing shortages.

The North Dakota Military Commission administrator, Jay Sheldon, testified the compact aligns with quality-of-life issues used in basing and retention decisions and supports military members and spouses who move frequently.

Opposition from the Education Standards and Practices Board: Rebecca Pitkin, executive director of ESPB, testified in opposition. Pitkin said North Dakota already has an efficient out-of-state licensure pathway and warned the compact could impose new costs and a more cumbersome process. Her testimony listed procedural and fiscal concerns: unknown commission fees, potential travel and attorney costs, possible conflicts with state open-meeting statutes, and that the compact language could supersede conflicting state laws \"to the extent of the compact,\" which the board identified as a legal concern.

Neutral testimony: Adam Dier Singh of the Council of State Governments, who assisted in compact development under a Department of Defense cooperative agreement, provided informational testimony about the drafting process and implementation timeline. He confirmed the compact requires seven states to enact the model language before the commission is effectuated and noted that initial implementation support and data-system development have received some federal cooperative-agreement support. He said cost estimates for commission standing up are uncertain but that states would likely not see cost pass-throughs until the compact had been active for a period.

Committee outcome: after hearing testimony and questions, the chair closed the hearing and said the committee would revisit the bill the following week. No committee vote was taken at the hearing.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Senate Workforce Development Feb 7, 2025\t","oneSentenceSummary","The Senate Workforce Development Committee heard testimony on SB 2341, a bill to adopt the interstate compact for school psychologists, but took no final vote and closed the hearing for further review.","taxTitle","Workforce Development, Senate, Legislative, North Dakota","taxId",28910,"location","North Dakota","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":77,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":78,"_41":79,"_43":80,"_45":81,"_47":82,"_49":83,"_51":84,"_53":85,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":86,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":87,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6343385,"Committee approves dietitian licensure compact bill SB 2223 as amended",1202,3791000,4993000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2252377-ebf1da5e8e0258d0fd8859cd684bb77f&start=3791&end=4993","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2252377-ebf1da5e8e0258d0fd8859cd684bb77f/thumbnail_3791000.jpg","/articles/6343385/North-Dakota/Committee-approves-dietitian-licensure-compact-bill-SB-2223-as-amended","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6343385-9a1c4d6cb44ecc4d238382f73a52a8d1/orig.mp4?Expires=1771188897&Signature=iLZENXNJocYRLZlhd4QGD7Md-fIaJHpSphowYihZ-RwGGwgsWxGFDSKfWkNtGN098nzmYkr~Qp7MgDTnhojiOM-Kf2RA3VcY7yxHrQRnstlzhGTLfroGVEwCZoXYMTbF2a2FAZTps-xtUAaP8yKT4Tb66JSyLQ-FsbbKWK2r0hJ37K5YCyVkrTFaF-WEfPhl~W5hkSrlkcKj8iesFPd~ptZXvonQwE-hIMZAYXi-l3h~w~tCXbdc8KqyYxeEGCbcEq6XHvgkoRbmcjZiqcqrSO~duEe~Dgjc-WjaHaYQr1RorpVbq7vDWGKDDZeC3ExMki6wXtYs6XYF1KWO1nbvpg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Senate Workforce Development Committee voted to adopt an amendment to correct a misspelling and then recommended Senate Bill 2223, which would adopt the dietitian licensure compact, be given a \"do pass\" recommendation to the full Senate.

Amanda Immelz, a registered dietitian and representative of the North Dakota Board of Dietetic Practice, testified that the compact would expand access to nutrition care across state lines, support military families by easing licensure transfer, facilitate telehealth nutrition services and reduce administrative burdens for dietitians and licensing boards. Jay Sheldon, administrator of the North Dakota Military Commission, also testified in support and said the compact is a Defense State Liaison Office priority because it affects quality-of-life factors for military members and their families.

Committee action: members moved to adopt an amendment to correct the spelling of \"dietitian\" in the bill text; the amendment was adopted. After amendment adoption, a motion to give SB 2223 a \"do pass\" recommendation as amended was made and carried. The clerk recorded the committee vote as passing; the committee recorded no appropriation tied to the bill. Senator Axman indicated she will carry the bill to the floor.

What the compact would do: testimony described the compact as a multistate licensure agreement that would allow dietitians to practice in member states via a streamlined process while retaining home-state licensure. Witnesses said the compact supports telehealth delivery of nutrition therapy and reduces duplicate licensing paperwork and fees for practitioners who choose to participate.

Implementation questions raised: witnesses and senators asked how many states had enacted the compact (witness said three to date), how many were required to activate the commission (seven states) and how compact participation fees would be structured. Amanda Immelz said fees to participate in the compact had not yet been set but suggested stakeholder estimates in other compacts near $200 annually; the committee noted final fee-setting and administrative rules would be determined by the compact’s initial member states.

Next steps: the committee recommended the bill “do pass” as amended; a committee member volunteered to carry the bill to the floor for further consideration.","The Senate Workforce Development Committee adopted a spelling-correction amendment and voted to give Senate Bill 2223 a \"do pass\" recommendation. Supporters said the compact would expand telehealth and licensure portability for dietitians and help military families; the North Dakota Board of Dietetic Practice testified in favor.",{"_33":89,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":90,"_41":91,"_43":92,"_45":93,"_47":94,"_49":95,"_51":96,"_53":97,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":98,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":99,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6343389,"Senate committee recommends 'do not pass' on SB 2306, a childcare stabilization proposal",227,451000,678000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2252377-ebf1da5e8e0258d0fd8859cd684bb77f&start=451&end=678","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2252377-ebf1da5e8e0258d0fd8859cd684bb77f/thumbnail_451000.jpg","/articles/6343389/North-Dakota/Senate-committee-recommends-do-not-pass-on-SB-2306-a-childcare-stabilization-proposal","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6343389-e24f3cb9f59120096fd13466ee0e71b9/orig.mp4?Expires=1771188897&Signature=bJU1I4PwyDVpZDUp7Hvk8-ClkuXn1o2aYAfhGOZvQYrQMrW-xNIc8d0gZEccth7nyB-Fnd3tdHUjMXdvklUjstDmT7SaI8HEw0mI056lTd-mFitZqX6aaxNuyXmEtrWXCWH2vfAu20yPOhze2YDxIXram1LX6~RBYW9M0J-jmJi2bY3qpHm3ai81gHrYp9e8opF6N1G5XDdVATZWyXIzjP4bBTyPcGvAJOjE~K-yVLgW3mZlyp7EEd1pq5MD3GqyMesoRGeEREWY3roeoiZmtt0Z0abSqGt98-hUDp3SRHP0K3~JK~bcQRKn-eFXKbNXqhF90R~NAmrRF3V8a2StDQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Senate Workforce Development Committee voted to recommend a “do not pass” on Senate Bill 2306, a proposal that aimed to stabilize childcare centers by addressing financial losses tied to 0-to-3 age slots.

Committee members debated whether the bill was the right vehicle for the problem and noted overlapping efforts in other legislation. Senator Larson moved a “do not pass” recommendation; the clerk recorded the motion as carrying 4–0–1. No amendment to create an alternative stabilization mechanism was filed during the hearing.

Committee members who spoke said they support stabilizing childcare generally but questioned whether SB 2306 was necessary given other pending legislation. The discussion noted that earlier work has included incentives for childcare centers and that a recently introduced House bill (House Bill 1012) addresses similar stabilization issues, leading some senators to conclude SB 2306 was redundant.

The committee took no further action on the bill at that time; members asked who would carry the bill to the floor, and a volunteer was identified. The committee recessed after completing items that carried fiscal notes or appropriations.

Votes at a glance: the committee recorded a 4–0–1 vote to recommend “do not pass.” The clerk opened the roll and recorded yes votes from the senators present; one member was counted as absent for the tally.

Background and significance: supporters of broader childcare stabilization policy have proposed multiple approaches, including direct stabilization payments, incentives, or changes tied to workforce development programs. Committee members asked staff to continue coordinating with related bills so policy work on childcare stability could proceed through a single vehicle if appropriate.

What’s next: the committee closed its consideration of SB 2306 and recessed; the committee noted the matter could reappear in other bills or on the floor if a sponsor chooses to advance it.","The Senate Workforce Development Committee voted to recommend a \"do not pass\" on Senate Bill 2306, a bill intended to stabilize childcare centers that provide infant and toddler (0–3) slots. Committee members said childcare needs are being addressed in other bills and no amendment was filed; the motion carried on a 4–0–1 vote.","actionData","errors"]

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Committee hears testimony on school-psychologist interstate compact SB 2341; no final vote

Committee approves dietitian licensure compact bill SB 2223 as amended

Senate committee recommends 'do not pass' on SB 2306, a childcare stabilization proposal