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During the 69th Legislative Assembly, North Dakota Democratic-NPL Insider will provide updates and calls to action each day of the regular session. If you would like to have something added to the newsletter, email us at [email protected]. Spread the word of our newsletter by sharing our sign-up link today: https://demnpl.com/join-our-newsletter/.
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Sen. Kathy Hogan’s (D-21) bill SB 2305 to establish family paid caregiver service pilot project passed.
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Sen. Josh Boshcee’s (D-44) bill SB 2377 to ensure a preferred provider arrangement may not restrict a covered person from receiving or paying for covered services passed.
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Rep. Jayme Davis’ (D-9) bill HB 1564 to update North Dakota’s Indian Child Welfare Act law passed.
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Rep. Gretchen Dobervich’s (D-11) bill HB 1217 to decriminalizes HIV passed the house.
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Some bills that would have been detrimental to public health failed in the house. Rep. Matt Heilman's (R-7) bill HB 1605 would have prohibited fluoridation of any public water supply and Rep. Donna Henderson (R-15) anti-vaccine bill HB 1457 were both voted down.
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What's coming up?
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School Meals for All
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Democrats have continued the fight to feed all school children in North Dakota. While Rep. LaurieBeth Hager's (D-21) bill failed, Rep. Patrick Hatelstead's (R-1) bill (HB 1475) hasn't received a vote yet. Stand up for school meals and tell your Representatives to VOTE YES on HB 1475—especially if you have Republican lawmakers!
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Marriage Equality
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Rep. Bill Tviet's (R-33) resolution (HCR 3013) to urge the United States Supreme Court to overturn Obergefell v. Hodges, to change the definition of marriage to a union between one man and one woman is scheduled for a vote tomorrow.
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Crossover
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The House and Senate must finish voting on all their bills by February 28! Then the bills that have passed cross over to the other legislative body to be heard in committee and voted on. The House is meeting every afternoon and evening to get these votes in. You can follow along with their daily calendar here, and you can follow the Senate's calendar here!
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Help us spread our message—share these recent posts!
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Local Democrats express concern over federal agency cuts, DOGE
On Monday, the North Dakota House voted to approve a resolution congratulating Donald Trump on his election. Several people voted against it due to his recent actions, including House Minority Leader Zac Ista.
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“This is what we know Donald Trump does. He likes to sow chaos, sow fear, and sow division,” said Ista.
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One on One with Adam Goldwyn - 2/18/2025
“We’re ready for the people of North Dakota to come back home”
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Bathroom bill could cost West Fargo schools millions to remodel old and new buildings
That would make some school bathrooms out of compliance with the law, especially those in schools built in the 1950s and 1960s, when it was common to have communal sinks outside of bathrooms, such as those at South Elementary School.
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Letter: School voucher programs are a scam
Year after year, people across our state have told legislators no to school vouchers for private schools. Are they listening? Maybe once term limits take effect, we’ll have leaders who care more about their voters than out-of-state interest groups and religious lobbyists.
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North Dakota House passes ban on ranked choice, approval voting in state elections
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Rep. LaurieBeth Hager, D-Fargo, said to vote for the ban goes against the will of Fargo constituents.
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"Fargo citizens voted for approval voting. Elections are for the people," Hager said. "This is something that the residents of Fargo had on the ballot and they chose. If the residents of Fargo want to choose to go by a different voting mechanism, it's their choice. Let the voters choose."
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Port: It's depressing that the 'Kingship of Christ' resolution got even 31 votes
Christians should be concerned about how this sort of obnoxious political activism reflects on their faith. Our society should be concerned about the growing number of citizens who adhere to this notion of Christian supremacy.
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Out-of-Pocket Cost of Prescription Drugs
Bill Robie, Senior Director of Government Relations National Bleeding Disorders Foundation, is on Afternoons Live with Tyler Axness to tell you why he is supporting HB 1216 a bill in North Dakota aimed at prescription drug costs in our state.
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Check out these posts from the national Democratic Party
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Make Elon PROVE The Budget FRAUD, WASTE, & ABUSE (w/ Jared Moskowitz)
we're about to find out how much Republicans really care about the deficit with the coming budget, and the Democrats must not cave. Plus, Elon's crappy math, America would not get anything out of Trump's deal with Russia, and Tuesday's violence in an Orthodox Jewish neighborhood in Brooklyn. Rep. Jared Moskowitz joins Tim Miller.
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Oops: Trump-Musk Cuts Just Wrecked an NIH Org Championed by GOPers
What makes this particularly jarring is that it could set back efforts to treat and develop cures for these awful afflictions, as these insiders and other experts fear. But it’s also that the potential for this center to do good—and the importance of the broader cause of battling Alzheimer’s—have both been championed by Republicans. Indeed, CARD’s full name—the Roy Blunt Center for Alzheimer’s and Related Dementias—honors former Senator Roy Blunt of Missouri, an influential Republican who spoke glowingly about its potential to advance human progress when its opening was announced in 2022.
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DNC joins federal fight in NC Supreme Court election challenge
The Democratic National Committee is trying to stop North Carolina Judge Jefferson Griffin from having his attempt to throw out 60,000 ballots heard in the Republican-leaning state Supreme Court.
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The DNC filed an opposition brief on Tuesday with the North Carolina Supreme Court to ensure they don’t unfairly take up Griffin’s case. Griffin, who is trying to get a seat on that very court, wants his case moved to that court rather than an appeals court.
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DNC chair outlines pro-worker, union focus in first memo in fight against Trump
“Trump’s administration includes more billionaires than any other in
American history, with a combined net worth that exceeds the GDP of 172
different countries. These appointees bring damning anti-union, anti-worker
records that mirror Trump’s own,” Martin added. “Despite his insistence on the campaign trail, Trump has never stood with working people. His disastrous first month in office proves that, while billionaires will be well taken care of, working people face great danger under this Trump administration.”
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Committees
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Every bill is voted on in the North Dakota legislature, but first, it must go through a committee hearing. The committee will vote to give the bill a "Do Pass" or a "Do Not Pass" recommendation. Below is a list of Standing Committees this legislative session.
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Senate Standing Committee Members
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Meets Thursday and Friday
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Meets Monday through Friday
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Meets Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday
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Meets Thursday and Friday
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Desiree Van Oosting (R-36)
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Meets Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday
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Meets Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday
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Desiree Van Oosting (R-36)
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Meets Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday
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Meets Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday
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House Standing Committee Members
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Meets Thursday and Friday
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Gretchen Dobervich (D-11)
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Cynthia Schreiber-Beck (R-25)
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Meets Monday through Friday
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Meets Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday
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Cynthia Schreiber-Beck (R-25)
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Patrick R. Hatlestad (R-1)
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Meets Thursday and Friday
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Meets Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday
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Mike Motschenbacher (R-47)
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Meets Thursday and Friday
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Gretchen Dobervich (D-11)
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Meets Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday
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Lisa Finley-DeVille (D-4A)
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Meets Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday
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Lawrence R. Klemin (R-47)
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Meets Thursday and Friday
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Patrick R. Hatlestad (R-1)
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Lawrence R. Klemin (R-47)
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Mike Motschenbacher (R-47)
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Meets Thursday and Friday
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Lisa Finley-DeVille (D-4A)
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Help us elect great Democrats up and down the ballot!
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