The North Dakota Legislature convened for a House Floor Session on April 28, 2025, addressing a range of legislative measures and conference committee reports. The session began with Representative Bosch moving to reject Senate amendments to House Bill 1535, leading to the appointment of a conference committee consisting of Representatives Carls, Christiansen, and Wolf. This committee will work alongside a Senate committee to reconcile differences between the House and Senate versions of the bill.

Following this, the House addressed several Senate measures, including Senate Bill 2225, Senate Bill 2093, and Senate Bill 2256, with similar motions to appoint conference committees. Representatives Louser, B. Anderson, and Moshenbacher were appointed to the committee for Senate Bill 2225, while Representatives Hager, Greenieck, and Steiner were assigned to Senate Bill 2093, and Representatives Steeman, Fisher, and Shower to Senate Bill 2256.

The House then moved to discuss House Bill 1524, which aims to provide funding for regional planning councils. Representative Munson explained that the Senate had removed the original funding of $2.4 million, opting instead to combine the grants into the Department of Commerce. After discussions with the Department of Commerce, the House accepted the Senate's amendments, resulting in a simplified bill that maintains funding levels. The conference committee report was adopted with a vote of 78 in favor and 20 against.

Next, the House considered Senate Bill 2265, which involves a $3 million line of credit for the Veterans Cemetery in Fargo. The bill was amended to clarify the role of the Veterans Affairs department in the approval process. The report was adopted unanimously.

The session continued with discussions on various bills, including House Bill 1009, which pertains to the Agriculture Commissioner's budget, and House Bill 1010, related to the Insurance Commissioner's budget. Both bills passed with significant support, reflecting a consensus on the appropriations involved.

A notable discussion arose around House Bill 1144, which addresses restroom accommodations for transgender students. The conference committee report was adopted after clarifying the complaint process and adding exemptions for students with developmental disabilities.

The session concluded with the consideration of Senate Bill 2130, which involves technical corrections for the Department of Health and Human Services. The report was adopted, ensuring that necessary adjustments were made to the legislation.

Overall, the session was marked by collaborative efforts to reconcile differences between the House and Senate, with multiple bills passing through conference committees and receiving broad support from legislators. The next steps will involve further discussions and potential votes on remaining legislative measures as the session progresses.