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Koppelman, the bill sponsor, said the amendment removes a proposed transfer of the entire gaming division and instead moves only disciplinary hearings into the open, public process of the Gaming Commission so enforcement can be televised and the public can have greater confidence. \"We're paying the commissioners more than we were before, so we're going from 75 to $200 a day ... we're going from 5 to 9,\" Koppelman said while explaining a separate $25,000 appropriation he added to the bill to cover increased costs.

The committee debated whether the $25,000 appropriation for two years is sufficient. Several members, including Rep. Schneider and the committee chair, expressed concern that administrative hearings and potential emergency actions such as closure of operations could be costly and that the Office of Administrative Hearings may bill by the hour for hearing officers. Schneider warned that hearings can run multiple days and generate costs beyond a small appropriation.

Other members said some costs can be absorbed by shifting resources currently used by the Attorney General's Office for the gaming oversight tasks that would move to the commission. Koppelman pointed to a line item in the Attorney General's budget that he said is currently about $7,000 (noted in committee materials as approximately $7,005) and to the broader gaming-tax revenue that flows into the general fund. He told the committee the Attorney General's gaming-related appropriation would change modestly under the biennial budget numbers he discussed.

The committee approved two amendments on voice/roll-call votes. Amendment 1, the main text change creating a nine‑member commission and narrowing the shift of functions, was adopted on a roll call of 12–2. Amendment 2 — the sponsor’s appropriation of $25,000 for two years to support commission operations — passed on a roll call of 10–4. After further discussion the committee voted to give the bill a due‑pass recommendation as amended by a 10–4 roll call. The committee chair requested a fiscal note to provide a more detailed cost estimate and named a bill carrier to handle the bill on the floor.

The committee also discussed whether some decisions should be routed to the Appropriations Committee for more detailed fiscal vetting and whether language in the bill should require referrals in some circumstances. Committee members debated language and whether the lieutenant governor or the governor (or a designee) should chair the commission; a proposed change on chairmanship was withdrawn.

The committee’s action moves the bill forward with a request for a fiscal note. The record shows concern from multiple members about whether the $25,000 appropriation will cover hearings, the cost of hearing officers and any emergency enforcement actions, and about where administrative costs will ultimately be borne.

The bill text as amended keeps the Attorney General’s Office responsible for most gaming oversight while assigning formal disciplinary hearings for charities and bars to the Gaming Commission, expands the commission from five to nine members, and includes a two‑year $25,000 appropriation that the committee asked be re-evaluated during the fiscal‑note process.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","House Judiciary Mon, Feb 10, 2025","oneSentenceSummary","Representative Ben Koppelman told the House Judiciary Committee he amended House Bill 1525 to keep most gaming authority with the Attorney General’s Office while moving disciplinary authority over charities and bars to the state Gaming Commission and adding funding for commission operations.","taxTitle","Judiciary, House of Representatives, Legislative, North Dakota","taxId",28895,"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},6342472,"Committee narrows juvenile referral language; removes proposed 'custodian' expansion and leans on existing CHINS referral process",619,3400000,4019000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2254834-18cd8514e3ba8be3b54db6313b39b0ed&start=3400&end=4019","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2254834-18cd8514e3ba8be3b54db6313b39b0ed/thumbnail_3400000.jpg","/articles/6342472/North-Dakota/Committee-narrows-juvenile-referral-language-removes-proposed-custodian-expansion-and-leans-on-existing-CHINS-referral-process","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6342472-1cf7ace701ad727bdc903545e9290b16/orig.mp4?Expires=1771113277&Signature=cipm0eNH~9fQM3cJ6VlkTw13UxoY9wmIajDDcnuiTXTg6mPIvKzngBu27QlD1hwNDtvs7KSZZNbVC1pTPAiIOuUbBehS2vwTgIwo6jNxI~mrAtrK5678RLmyzfw~NI6PbI8d1jMqBLG4d6l6OfpS2cTcZulJE5n5oF1WRcJlOHvjzPC3flOKNqzI2X5AgAVFD-2w2v4Kji3Rb-7GfvysJG0yrWgv85bYBc0bC4EslheHoknwEFs81cO-gtV5usfODwoPe0oRgOYuC9pUj7GLrOZPYf937N65riEdt5WoPHV~9~tM-lgrYLC2f~M83bwzT9ZfWUsRsnf-zD8lQk250w__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The House Judiciary Committee adopted amendments to House Bill 13208 (transcribed as 13 20 8) intended to clarify how schools and law enforcement refer children to juvenile court and to remove proposed changes to the statutory definition of \"custodian.\"

Committee members said testimony raised concerns about broadening the custodian definition to include many school officials and other actors. The amendment deletes section 1 from the sponsor’s original draft because Chapter 27 (Children in Need of Services) already contains procedures for school officials to refer a child to the CHINS unit. The committee’s amendment relies on existing law — specifically the referral methods in statute 27‑20.305 — and preserves language requiring certain information when schools make CHINS referrals, including special‑education‑related disclosures when the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act may apply.

The amendment also clarifies delinquency referrals to juvenile court by explicitly stating a referral alleging a child has committed a delinquent act may be made by a public or nonpublic school attended by the child or by a law enforcement officer. Committee members said the change was intended to remove ambiguity about whether schools refer directly to juvenile court or whether they refer incidents to law enforcement who then make referrals.

Representative Wolf moved the sponsor’s proposed changes; the committee adopted the amendment by roll call and later voted to give the bill a due‑pass recommendation as amended. Discussion included concerns that routing more referrals to a CHINS unit could increase caseloads and funding needs for that unit, though committee members noted that the statutory CHINS referral process already exists and that the amendment seeks to align the bill with current procedure.

Committee members agreed the change narrows the bill’s scope and reduces the risk of inadvertently expanding custody definitions. The committee carried the bill out with a due‑pass recommendation and the bill sponsor or chair indicated willingness to carry the measure to the floor.","Lawmakers amended a juvenile‑justice bill to remove a proposed change expanding the definition of 'custodian' and clarified that schools and law enforcement may make delinquency referrals; the committee moved the bill forward after adopting the sponsor’s changes.",{"_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},6342477,"Committee trims squatter bill; keeps criminal trespass provision and adds definition of \"dwelling\"",555,2712000,3267000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2254834-18cd8514e3ba8be3b54db6313b39b0ed&start=2712&end=3267","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2254834-18cd8514e3ba8be3b54db6313b39b0ed/thumbnail_2712000.jpg","/articles/6342477/North-Dakota/Committee-trims-squatter-bill-keeps-criminal-trespass-provision-and-adds-definition-of-dwelling","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6342477-959c23cee5025707d1b1f014f2acc8dc/orig.mp4?Expires=1771113277&Signature=QeoMnGJjwZi05Tkt1Uu4Yi3n27PpVZ4tK-fKgb1r1LE3WL4WDclzYms9lDlHNncJ17A8g5UsNAPm3SX9D9e8Qjd8EpnoGLBb93GVhnVnGyzoFEivqPlPeDwdFXLP6dHJvTamfkoi4bT6bCh0KmK4ncVAti~ABLLTB6Nekkt5JrSt27yWjYynle3-uIbyFh~TcwGR4EpeaIwSYjqLz54qlY4InxH2Nv60CAw-uP7PBocffqnIVqQhAwkBxvmViprFciA4IstbmrQqmfHIxy2EKVkFE581x-fHA~DqQB-S5xaS2sc9gTmnttjdb1hspvdIC-v5FK0rW4WS50-Yp6pXhg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The House Judiciary Committee approved amendments to House Bill 1305 that narrow the sponsor’s original package and retain a criminal trespass provision while removing other civil‑remedy provisions.

Under the amended measure, an individual who unlawfully detains, occupies or trespasses upon a residential dwelling would be guilty of a class E felony. The amendment also inserts a definition of \"dwelling\" that legislative council reworded to avoid circularity: dwelling \"means real property or residential property, including a building, structure or part of a building or structure used or intended to be used as a home, residence or sleeping place by an individual.\"

The committee discussed earlier drafts that included additional sections addressing unauthorized sales of property and a limited alternative remedy to remove an unauthorized individual. Those new civil provisions were removed in the version the committee adopted. Members noted existing remedies such as eviction remain available through the courts.

Representative Vedder moved the amendments and said the changes were intended to improve the bill. Committee members debated whether removing the previously proposed remedies left enforcement tools sufficient for property owners; Representative Henderson asked whether there already is a remedy in code, and the chair and others noted eviction and existing criminal trespass statutes.

The committee adopted the amendment on a roll call vote of 11–3 and then voted to give the bill a due‑pass recommendation as amended; the final committee vote was recorded as 12 in favor, 1 against, with 1 absent (the clerk recorded the final tally as carrying). Representative Henderson volunteered to carry the bill on the floor.

The bill sponsor and county prosecutors had consulted during drafting; the committee packet included a redlined version dated Feb. 4 reflecting that consultation. Committee discussion indicated some members favor a narrower criminal approach rather than broader civil remedies to address complaints about unauthorized occupants.","Lawmakers adopted amendments to House Bill 1305 that remove several new civil remedies and leave a criminal trespass enhancement: unlawful occupation of a residential dwelling becomes a class E felony, and the bill adds a statutory definition of \"dwelling.\" The committee voted to send the revised bill forward.","actionData","errors"]

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House panel approves move of charity and bar discipline to Gaming Commission with $25,000 appropriation

Committee narrows juvenile referral language; removes proposed 'custodian' expansion and leans on existing CHINS referral process

Committee trims squatter bill; keeps criminal trespass provision and adds definition of "dwelling"