North Dakota Legislature
2023 Veteran Legislation Summary | Updated May 4, 2023
A BILL for an Act to amend and reenact section 37-01-42 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to honorary high school diplomas for Korean conflict veterans.
- Passed
- Appreciation of Veterans and Military
- Education
A BILL for an Act to amend and reenact subdivision j of subsection 2 of section 39-04-18 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to disabled American veterans' number plates.
- Failed in House
- Failed Bill
- Law/Policy Change
A BILL for an Act to provide for a vacation day for veterans on veterans' day.
- Failed in House
- Employment
- Failed Bill
A concurrent resolution for the amendment of section 16 of article XI of the Constitution of North Dakota, relating to the qualifications for membership in the state's militia; and to provide an effective date.
- Failed in House
- Failed Bill
- Law/Policy Change
A concurrent resolution urging the Superintendent of Public Instruction, all North Dakota school district superintendents, and the boards of all North Dakota school districts to work with local, state, and federal military and veterans organizations to observe and promote Veterans Day by developing and disseminating to students in the elementary and secondary schools of this state educational materials that strengthen students' awareness of the contributions and sacrifices made by veterans so that freedom can be enjoyed by everyone.
- Passed
- Appreciation of Veterans and Military
- Education
A concurrent resolution directing the Legislative Council to study North Dakota Century Code Chapters 37-01 through 37-11 to revise references to the militia and the National Guard.
- Failed in House
- Failed Bill
- Study
A concurrent resolution urging the President of the United States, the Secretary of the Army, and the United States Army Corps of Engineers to adopt and implement an updated Missouri River Master Water Control Manual that gives fair consideration to the substantial recreation values present on Lake Sakakawea, Lake Oahe, and the Missouri River in North Dakota.
- Passed
- Law/Policy Change
A concurrent resolution urging the President of the United States, Secretary of the Army, and the United States Army Corps of Engineers to improve, rehabilitate, and repair visitor facilities, event sites, and other areas within their jurisdiction in North Dakota expected to experience significant increases in visitation as a result of the bicentennial commemoration of the Lewis and Clark Expedition.
- Passed
- Employment
A BILL for an Act to provide an appropriation for defraying the expenses of the adjutant general; and to provide an exemption to section 54-44.1-11 relating to unexpended appropriations.
- Governor
- House Appropriations Committee
- Passed
- Budget
A BILL for an Act to repeal section 37-10-03.5 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to the national guard armory maintenance and repair board.
- Adjutant General
- Senate Government and Veterans Affairs Committee
- Passed
- Financial
- Law/Policy Change
- National Guard Specific
A BILL for an Act to create and enact a new section to chapter 39-06 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to Military Selective Service Act registration.
- Adjutant General
- Senate Transportation Committee
- Failed in Senate
- Failed Bill
- Law/Policy Change
A BILL for an Act to amend and reenact subdivision a of subsection 1 of section 37-02-06 and section 37-03-01 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to the appointment of the adjutant general.
- Adjutant General
- Senate Government and Veterans Affairs Committee
- Passed
- Law/Policy Change
A BILL for an Act to amend and reenact subsection 2 of section 57-38-30.3 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to an income tax deduction under the simplified method of computing tax for military retirement pay and military active duty or national guard pay; and to provide an effective date.
- Failed in Senate
- Failed Bill
- Financial
- Financial: Income Tax
A BILL for an Act to amend and reenact section 39-04-10.10 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to veterans' cemetery number plates.
- Failed in Senate
- Failed Bill
- Veterans Cemetery
A BILL for an Act to amend and reenact sections 37-15-07 and 37-18.1-03 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to the commandant of the veterans' home; and to declare an emergency.
- Passed
- Law/Policy Change
- Veterans Home
A BILL for an Act to create and enact a new section to chapter 37-14 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to the definition of veteran; and to amend and reenact sections 37-14-03.3, 37-14-04, 37-14-06, and 37-14-14 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to references to veterans.
- Passed
- Department of Veterans Affairs
- Law/Policy Change
A BILL for an Act to create and enact a new subdivision to subsection 1 of section 57-38-01.2 and a new subdivision to subsection 2 of section 57-38-30.3 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to an income tax deduction for members of the armed forces of the United States or the national guard or reserve units called to federal active duty; and to provide an effective date.
- Passed
- Financial
- Financial: Income Tax
- Law/Policy Change
A BILL for an Act to amend and reenact sections 11-19.1-03, 29-01-01, 37-01-01, 37-01-02, 37-01-03, 37-01-04, 37-01-04.1, 37-01-06, 37-01-07, 37-01-08, 37-01-09, 37-01-10, 37-01-10.1, 37-01-11, 37-01-12, 37-01-13, 37-01-14, 37-01-16, 37-01-19, 37-01-20, 37-01-21, 37-01-22, 37-01-23, 37-01-24, 37-01-25, 37-01-25.1, 37-01-26, 37-01-28, 37-01-30, 37-01-41, 37-02-01, 37-02-02, 37-02-04, 37-02-07, 37-03-03, 37-03-04, 37-03-05, 37-03-06, 37-03-07, 37-03-09, 37-03-11, 37-03-13, 37-04-01, 37-04-02, 37-04-03, 37-04-07, 37-04-08, 37-04-09, 37-04-11, 37-04-12, 37-04-13, 37-04-14, 37-04-15, 37-04-16, 37-04-17, 37-04-18, 37-07-01, 37-07-02, 37-07-03, 37-07-04, 37-07-05, 37-07-06, 37-08-01, 37-08-03, 37-08-04, 37-08-05, 37-11-01, 37-11-02, 37-12.1-02, and 37-12.1-03 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to the militia and the national guard.
- Senator Cook
- Delayed Bills Committee
- Passed
- Law/Policy Change
- National Guard Specific
A concurrent resolution directing the Legislative Council to study the feasibility and desirability of redesignating the Four Bears Memorial Bridge as the Medal of Honor Bridge.
- Failed in Senate
- Burial & Memorial
- Failed Bill
- Study
A concurrent resolution supporting and honoring the personnel of the Armed Forces of the United States as they enter harm's way around the world and the families of these men and women for their support and sacrifice.
- Senator Stenehjem
- Senator O'Connell
- Senator Tollefson
- Representative Berg
- Representative Boucher
- Representative M. Klein
- Delayed Bills Committee
- Passed
- Appreciation of Veterans and Military