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Senate Bill 23‑75 — dental provider negotiations and administrative hearings: Passed (final passage recorded as passed on floor; specific roll‑call tally not specified in floor transcript excerpt).

Senate Bill 21‑07 — early childhood services training for licensure: Passed; final tally 44 ayes, 0 nays, 3 absent.

Senate Bill 21‑13 — certified community behavioral health clinics and related DHHS changes: Passed; final tally 43 ayes, 1 nay, 3 absent.

Senate Bill 23‑65 — 24/7 sobriety program fee changes: Passed; final tally 44 ayes, 0 nays, 3 absent.

Senate Bill 23‑67 — assessment of agricultural property (valuation modifiers): Passed; final tally 44 ayes, 0 nays, 3 absent.

Senate Bill 23‑03 — education savings account program (school choice): Lost; final tally 20 ayes, 24 nays, 3 absent.

Senate Bill 22‑91 — guardianship and conservatorship procedural changes: Passed; final tally 44 ayes, 0 nays, 3 absent.

Senate Bill 23‑76 — tribal‑state gaming compact amendment (Grand Forks land): Lost; final tally 15 ayes, 29 nays, 3 absent.

Senate Bill 20‑84 — travel expense and lodging reimbursement rates: Passed; final tally 44 ayes, 0 nays, 3 absent.

Senate Bill 21‑87 — lodging compensation and expense reimbursement (duplicate measure): Lost; final tally 0 ayes, 44 nays, 3 absent.

Senate Bill 21‑33 — black license plate option: Passed; final tally 39 ayes, 5 nays, 3 absent.

Senate Bill 21‑53 — motor vehicle / water conveyance correction: Passed; final tally 44 ayes, 0 nays, 3 absent.

Senate Bill 22‑12 — university system capital building fund changes: Lost; final tally 0 ayes, 44 nays, 3 absent.

Senate Bill 21‑47 — student financial assistance amendments and supplemental state grant: Passed; final tally 41 ayes, 3 nays, 3 absent.

Senate Bill 21‑92 — DHHS accreditation grants for community providers: Lost; final tally 13 ayes, 31 nays, 3 absent.

Senate Bill 22‑74 — farm management program moved to Dept. of Agriculture: Passed; final tally 42 ayes, 2 nays, 3 absent.

Senate Bill 21‑85 — Lake Metigoshe state park sewer grant appropriation: Lost; final tally 5 ayes, 39 nays, 3 absent.

Senate Bill 23‑33 — Low Carbon Fuel Fund / ethanol fund restructuring: Passed; final tally 42 ayes, 2 nays, 3 absent.

Senate Bill 21‑43 — State Energy Research Center appropriation (EERC/SERC): Passed; final tally 43 ayes, 1 nay, 3 absent.

Senate Concurrent Resolution 4‑019 — study of proficiency rates among students with disabilities: Adopted by voice vote on the floor (no roll‑call tally printed in transcript).

House Bill 10‑38 (as divided and amended) — UAS test‑site radar feed and related items: After division and floor votes, the Senate approved Division B (sections 2 and 3) and passed the bill limited to those sections; final tally 40 ayes, 4 nays, 3 absent; the emergency clause carried.

Notes: Tallies are reported verbatim from the Senate floor transcript. Where the transcript recorded only that a bill \"is passed\" without a numerical roll call for that bill, the article lists the outcome as \"passed\" and notes the tally was not specified in the recorded excerpt. For further details on debate and amendments for specific bills, refer to the floor debate excerpts in the full transcript.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Senate Floor Session Friday, Feb 14, 2025 12:28 PM - 3:06 PM","oneSentenceSummary","Summary of final floor actions taken by the North Dakota Senate on Feb. 14, 2025, with outcomes and available roll‑call tallies.","taxTitle","Senate, Legislative, North Dakota","taxId",28311,"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},6329605,"Senate approves radar feed to expand UAS test site but rejects $15 million Chinese‑drone buyback",1613,7671000,9284000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2315898-38644d2d10964583909a1c7fa94b6055&start=7671&end=9284","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2315898-38644d2d10964583909a1c7fa94b6055/thumbnail_7671000.jpg","/articles/6329605/North-Dakota/Senate-approves-radar-feed-to-expand-UAS-test-site-but-rejects-15-million-Chinesedrone-buyback","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6329605-da9cbb31c67935cbb8a5738c61ec0b97/orig.mp4?Expires=1771199857&Signature=Azc5eq-r00FsF8VFPPCv~zjKjVRLJaP39aS9Hab1Ala18YH6WlSltNltrdjVDvsJjvQ-QQWFmMIN7fYNlStnAOFQvzqySxwfyIW3PBnivyLnZvWRZ5zidy9wDP-2wfRQ3sOAaEZLgr1GNjfNveSY3UyD1q1hGy0~h5F6VehUsIwTS47gDUw05gdlBI3ywuX3wD0UgDlgWuNbRP20yfHZsTHaJv9TpPlZxl5D0LN2CMO6bS2BQ0MhIHwfUv4JZubnpeZ6wSLt66XpxUyNesBNhAq81FPM5KqpJf-O~BlUwlNscQwQskyyugz7OdRBPt7KSBPgj63NAI-oTX7hDXDyhg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","House Bill 10‑38 was presented to the Senate with three sections: a proposed $15 million drone replacement (buyback) program, funding to obtain an FAA radar feed for the Northern Plains unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) test site, and an emergency clause. Floor debate divided the bill into Division A (section 1, drone buyback) and Division B (sections 2–3, radar feed and emergency clause).

Senator Davidson, speaking for proponents of Division B, emphasized the test site's work and the value of integrating FAA radar to expand coverage. \"By tying into that FAA radar feed, we take on quite a bit, a larger area,\" he said, describing how the radar tie‑in would expand operational footprint and research opportunities. Supporters described the radar feed appropriation as an investment to leverage existing infrastructure and attract outside users and research projects.

Division A, the proposed $15 million buyback for Chinese‑made drones, drew skepticism. Senators questioned whether agencies regularly used the devices, whether replacing a limited number of state‑owned units meaningfully reduced risk, and whether the appropriation was the best use of funds. Senator Mathern observed that many agencies do not regularly use their drones and raised concerns about cost. Questions were also raised about the potential impact of the National Defense Authorization Act and U.S. restrictions on federal funding for projects that rely on certain foreign equipment.

The Senate voted first on Division A, which failed 15 ayes, 29 nays and 3 absent. The chamber then approved Division B by a 40‑4 vote. Finally, with only sections 2 and 3 before it, the Senate passed House Bill 10‑38 with a final tally of 40 ayes, 4 nays and 3 absent; the emergency clause also carried. The approved portions will fund integration of FAA radar data to expand the test site's beyond‑visual‑line‑of‑sight coverage and related operations.","The Senate approved the House Bill 10‑38 package limited to the radar feed and test‑site provisions but rejected a separate $15 million buyback for Chinese‑manufactured drones. Lawmakers divided the bill; the radar feed portion passed 40‑4 and the buyback portion failed 29‑15.",{"_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},6329607,"Senate defeats bill to add tribal casino land near Grand Forks; supporters cite jobs while opponents warn expansion of gaming",1461,3795000,5256000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2315898-38644d2d10964583909a1c7fa94b6055&start=3795&end=5256","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2315898-38644d2d10964583909a1c7fa94b6055/thumbnail_3795000.jpg","/articles/6329607/North-Dakota/Senate-defeats-bill-to-add-tribal-casino-land-near-Grand-Forks-supporters-cite-jobs-while-opponents-warn-expansion-of-gaming","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6329607-3aa6833f129d1b5b85f645036d04fed2/orig.mp4?Expires=1771199857&Signature=kXBz5gW8SMPDKYp1qSHHlGpR-Ei7LKQvgVagze2lTGMDpqNg9w2u0svtRVS~4ESur027RsmUhfoxh-lBV07BmD3NA9M9MlQSx0FgUHMU6ASNVQ6QYgWbi44vvJoyQyDdSZuxWiw2F0Clqt1L5n97wcSxHCzOQBxXHExk1t3jLZVyRsnNi001WwdIkXqpUG5R4lkcwWou1iYhY8nifpqkLRB5uicjKIvuyr8pczah6gUEQvErsLl4tGyr4RmCAZMYE-tl9BB1ITLp0a8eRf0CLVrN0Giw15h0U8q5CE5wc-frUlC~JuW1seuAHGOsLd2gIdNVmtr6oXsCMYFR4RdZ5Q__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Senator Castaneda introduced Senate Bill 23‑76, which would amend the tribal‑state gaming compact to permit a specified parcel in Grand Forks County to be used for gaming if federal and local approvals followed. \"In order for this land to be essentially used for gaming, you have to obviously have a local ability to decide and say, yes, you can build a casino,\" Senator Castaneda said during floor remarks.

Supporters said the project would be privately financed by the Turtle Mountain Band of Chippewa, would not cost the state directly and could bring substantial economic activity to Grand Forks. Senator Marsalais told the chamber the tribe proposed a roughly $280 million resort, employing about 800 people, with a 225‑room hotel, convention facilities and entertainment amenities. \"This would bring significant investment to the area, providing well‑paying jobs, opportunities for small businesses,\" Marsalais said.

Opponents questioned the expansion of commercial gaming off tribal reservations and the effect on existing charitable gaming and communities. Senator Larson said the state legalized gambling for limited charitable gaming and warned against broad expansion. Others expressed concern about proximity to the University of North Dakota and potential social costs. Questions were raised about project financing and long‑term community impacts.

Supporters pointed to local government and business endorsements and described a proposed community host agreement to fund local services; critics insisted those agreements and promises did not mitigate broader concerns. The Senate voted 15 ayes, 29 nays and 3 absent and the bill failed.","Senate Bill 23‑76, which would have allowed the Turtle Mountain Band of Chippewa to place a parcel of land in Grand Forks County into trust for tribal gaming under the state compact, failed in the Senate 29‑15 amid debate over economic benefits, local support and social concerns.",{"_33":101,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":102,"_41":103,"_43":104,"_45":105,"_47":106,"_49":107,"_51":108,"_53":109,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":110,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":111,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6329611,"Senate rejects education savings account bill after extended debate",1139,2072000,3211000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2315898-38644d2d10964583909a1c7fa94b6055&start=2072&end=3211","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2315898-38644d2d10964583909a1c7fa94b6055/thumbnail_2072000.jpg","/articles/6329611/North-Dakota/Senate-rejects-education-savings-account-bill-after-extended-debate","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6329611-d6b65aceaaafb1b3faad2a55a538bd56/orig.mp4?Expires=1771199857&Signature=keP~ohJZWJuyORd8Q5cnLVWj4~2RFFZw2I8HxCzIkR~hrHehvX8YXiCFUXPpuqqVm8sXtzZJvarr6ZQu3zCOZYObJtol0DyXZ9JOZmctFxaE7PpVxaNO8BYFd2Y8M340aiATzZIfzoAanHIAsJ57RTGPZJJ6-Lhu1dTBOpnEgh9hbMogTu46hJoyTm53TEtFICJRaubkPaRIci3DyJ~fVaPDLnDIenZ83Iuz30k5O5xfIk7t9IV7tVTbl~wV35tKxn~eJ-G30Hw2NIq4W4PqT4oi7glwOuESCC1OloSg1vwBrrPhno1POtnzvc6~bsREMcZmQxuASwUUw-hJ~1WdpQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Senator Baucher, sponsor of Senate Bill 23‑03, outlined a proposal to create education savings accounts that would move a portion of the state's per‑pupil payment to families who choose nonpublic or home schooling. \"On July 15 of each year, the Bank of North Dakota will deposit 60% of the state's per pupil payment into the education savings account of each qualified student,\" Senator Baucher said on the floor, summarizing the bill's core mechanism.

The bill's sponsor and supporters said the measure would expand school choice by allowing state dollars to follow students to nonpublic schools and to participating homeschool families, and would require nonpublic schools and participating providers to meet certain accountability measures. Backers cited a fiscal note and an updated Department of Public Instruction estimate presented to the committee during debate.

Opponents said the legislation would drain funding from public districts and could destabilize rural schools. Senator Clemens, speaking for the committee that recommended amendments earlier, said the state’s public schools would lose the majority of per‑pupil revenue when students left, leaving districts to cover fixed costs with much less money. Other senators raised concerns about the program’s projected cost and uncertainty in participation rates.

Debate also focused on program details: which expenses would be eligible, whether participating nonpublic schools would have to demonstrate financial viability if they received large sums, what records and receipts would be required, and whether homeschool families would be required to participate. Senator Bauschay clarified that homeschool participation would be voluntary under the bill.

After floor debate, the Senate recorded a final tally of 20 ayes, 24 nays and 3 absent; the bill was defeated. The outcome leaves in place current K‑12 funding arrangements and returns any further action on school choice expansion to future sessions or to the appropriations process.","The North Dakota Senate voted 24-20 to defeat Senate Bill 23‑03, a proposal to create state-funded education savings accounts for nonpublic and homeschooled students. Lawmakers debated costs, effects on public school funding and participation estimates before the bill failed.","actionData","errors"]

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Votes at a glance: key bills on the North Dakota Senate floor, Feb. 14, 2025

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