The North Dakota State Legislature convened on March 11, 2025, for a House Floor Session that included several key discussions and legislative actions. The session began with a prayer led by Pastor Mark Ermentrout from God's Child Project, emphasizing the need for wisdom and integrity among the leaders.
Following the prayer, the House conducted a roll call, confirming a quorum with 91 members present and three absent. The session welcomed guests, including students from Richardson High School and Glenburne High School, who were recognized by their respective representatives.
One of the significant actions taken during the session was the motion by Representative Bosch to lay over Senate Bill 2114 for two legislative days. The motion was approved without opposition. Additionally, Representative Bosch moved to re-refer Senate Bill 2086 to the agricultural committee for further consideration, which also passed unanimously.
The House then addressed proposed amendments on the sixth order of business, which were deemed approved without objection. Most bills from this order will be placed on the following day's calendar, except for Senate Bill 2254, which was re-referred to the Appropriations Committee.
In a notable moment, Representative Fisher sought to reconsider the previous failure of Senate Bill 2054, stating he was on the prevailing side during the initial vote. This motion was confirmed by the Chief Clerk, and discussions ensued regarding the importance of the bill, with Representative Lausser expressing support for its passage.
The session highlighted the ongoing legislative processes and the collaborative efforts of representatives to address various bills and amendments, setting the stage for further discussions in the coming days.