David Monson

Republican · ND · State Representative

Osnabrock farmer, retired school administrator and former Speaker of the House who has served in the chamber since 1993. Chairs the Appropriations Government Operations Division and works on agriculture and water issues.

Supports

Healthcare Affordability (18 records), Environment and Public Health (24 records), Government Efficiency (35 records),

Opposes

Women's Reproductive Rights (4 records)

Mixed record

Labor Rights (7 support · 3 oppose), Anti-Corruption (6 support · 4 oppose), Government Spending Reduction (16 support · 68 oppose),

Track record

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Healthcare Affordability · 18 support

On 2026-01-23, he voted for letting pharmacists prescribe specified drugs for limited conditions under practice rules and substitute medicines for cost or access reasons with notice to the prescriber.
January 23, 2026Supports Healthcare Affordability
Source: ndlegis.gov
On 2026-01-23, he voted for a $5 million revolving loan fund for nonprofit hospitals in cities with fewer than 2,500 people. The bill limited loans to $5 million, two-percent interest, and eleven years.
January 23, 2026Supports Healthcare Affordability
Source: ndlegis.gov
On 2026-01-23, he voted for occupational therapy criminal history checks and a one-hour nutrition and metabolic health education requirement for physician license renewals.
January 23, 2026Supports Healthcare Affordability
Source: ndlegis.gov
On 2026-01-22, he voted for a rural health funding package with $397.9 million in federal money, $600,000 for Bank of North Dakota administration, and up to $40 million in low-interest loans to cover gaps in federal funding.
January 22, 2026Supports Healthcare Affordability
Source: ndlegis.gov
On 2026-01-22, he voted for joining a multi-state agreement that let physician assistants use one compact license to practice in participating states, subject to each state's rules.
January 22, 2026Supports Healthcare Affordability
Source: ndlegis.gov
Voted for House Bill 1216, which makes health plans count drug maker coupons toward a person's deductible and out-of-pocket maximum. The North Dakota House passed it 56-37, and it became law.
April 24, 2025Supports Healthcare Affordability
Source: legiscan.com
Voted for House Bill 1283, a bill to stop the state employee health plan charging for follow-up breast scans. The North Dakota House passed it 66-26, but the Senate rejected it 22-24 and it did not become law.
February 25, 2025Supports Healthcare Affordability
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Voted for House Bill 1114, which caps what a person pays out of pocket for a 30-day insulin supply at $25. The North Dakota House passed it 59-27, and it became law.
February 20, 2025Supports Healthcare Affordability
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Cosponsored and voted for House Bill 1337, which proposed $10 million for mental health and substance use treatment for incarcerated people, including county grants and private service contracts. The House rejected it 10–83. He voted in the House on 2025-02-19.
February 19, 2025Supports Healthcare Affordability
Source: ndlegis.gov
Cosponsored and twice voted for House Bill 1407 to expand tribal health funding and permitted uses under Medicaid care coordination agreements. The final law directed 80% of excess federal funding to the tribal fund, up from 60%. It allowed capped construction spending. He voted in the House on 2021-04-15.
April 15, 2021Supports Healthcare Affordability
Source: ndlegis.gov
Cosponsored and voted for HB 1577, which authorized consideration of an interim study of health-insurance costs, competition, company reserves, and the effect of board and employee compensation on premiums. The bill became law. He voted in the House on 2009-04-07.
April 7, 2009Supports Healthcare Affordability
Source: ndlegis.gov
Cosponsored and voted for amended HB 1162, requiring a state study and county reviews of emergency medical service coverage and adding implied consent for emergency treatment of minors after unsuccessful efforts to contact a parent. The original mandatory county coverage provision was replaced before his vote. Governor Hoeven signed it on 2007-03-23. He voted in the House on 2007-02-14.
February 14, 2007Supports Healthcare Affordability
Source: ndlegis.gov
On 2002-06-26, he asked the Department of Human Services to reconsider cuts in Medicaid payments to pharmacies because of their effect on smaller communities.
June 26, 2002Supports Healthcare Affordability
Source: ndlegis.gov
On 2002-01-16, he voted for a failed plan to forgive $195,000 of the Fargo Family HealthCare Center’s debt and repay the rest over five years. He then voted to forgive the full $395,000 owed to the University of North Dakota’s medical school. That motion passed.
January 16, 2002Supports Healthcare Affordability
Source: ndlegis.gov
On 2000-06-21, he voted for a group of funding requests that included $2.2 million from the health care trust fund to develop basic care, assisted living, and other alternatives to nursing home care. The requests passed 27–0.
June 21, 2000Supports Healthcare Affordability
Source: ndlegis.gov
Cosponsored SB2462 and voted yes to raise lifetime insurance benefit caps for jaw joint disorders from $8,000 to $10,000 for surgery and from $2,000 to $2,500 for nonsurgical care. The changes covered private health plans and public employee coverage. The House passed it 93–0, and the governor signed it on 1995-03-17. He voted in the House on 1995-03-10.
March 10, 1995Supports Healthcare Affordability
Source: ndlegis.gov
Cosponsored HB1504 and voted yes twice to replace the small-business health insurance law. The bill required insurers to offer basic and standard plans to eligible businesses, tightened price limits, and created a program to share high-cost claims. Basic plans were exempt from state benefit mandates. Standard plans covered prenatal visits and young children's checkups and vaccines, with $5 and $2 copays. The House passed the final version 95–1. It became law on 1993-04-29. He voted in the House on 1993-04-20.
April 20, 1993Supports Healthcare Affordability
Source: ndlegis.gov
Cosponsored HB1331 and voted yes to add a public member to the state medical board and expand its powers to investigate and discipline doctors. The bill added fines of up to $5,000 for reporting failures or exam-security violations and rules for reporting unsafe doctors. The House passed it 98–0, and the governor signed it on 1993-03-19. He voted in the House on 1993-02-08.
February 8, 1993Supports Healthcare Affordability
Source: ndlegis.gov

Environment and Public Health · 24 support

On 2026-09-04, he voted for licensing sales of tested pure-leaf kratom to adults while banning extracts and setting criminal penalties for specified synthetic or high-concentration derivatives. The bill became law. He also voted for a broader natural-kratom ban, which failed in the House 46–47.
September 4, 2026Supports Environment and Public Health
Source: ndlegis.gov
On 2026-01-22, he voted for requiring presidential physical fitness assessments in school physical education classes, including nonpublic high schools. The bill set an August 2027 start date and allowed state-approved exceptions.
January 22, 2026Supports Environment and Public Health
Source: ndlegis.gov
Voted for House Bill 1058, which sets the state's first rules for aboveground fuel tanks. The North Dakota House passed it 66-24, and it became law.
April 7, 2025Supports Environment and Public Health
Source: legiscan.com
Voted for House Bill 1496, which required landlords to provide heat of at least 68 degrees Fahrenheit from October 1 through April 30, subject to existing exceptions. The North Dakota House passed it 70-19, but the Senate rejected it 11-35 and it did not become law.
February 11, 2025Supports Environment and Public Health
Source: legiscan.com
On 2025-01-17, he voted yes on HB1041 to let water boards order the removal of smaller illegal dams and dikes. The bill removed minimum water-volume limits for those orders. The House passed it 90–0, and it became law.
January 17, 2025Supports Environment and Public Health
Source: ndlegis.gov
Cosponsored and voted for the final version of Senate Bill 2209 to require annual youth suicide prevention training for middle and high school instructional staff, teachers and administrators. The law replaced the previous biennial schedule. He voted in the House on 2015-03-13.
March 13, 2015Supports Environment and Public Health
Source: ndlegis.gov
On 2014-09-24, he seconded and backed wildlife land purchases in Sargent and Cavalier Counties in 2014. He had also backed purchases at the Missouri and Yellowstone Rivers in 2003 and up to 3,000 acres in Walsh and Pembina Counties in 2006. In 2008, he backed an Oliver County purchase subject to land restrictions being removed or changed.
September 24, 2014Supports Environment and Public Health
Source: ndlegis.gov
Cosponsored and voted for the final HB 1348, which increased the Industrial Commission’s discretionary authority over well setbacks and addressed placement of wellsite equipment near permanent dwellings. The original mandatory 1,320-foot setback was removed before his House vote. The governor signed the bill on 2013-04-15. He voted in the House on 2013-04-09.
April 9, 2013Supports Environment and Public Health
Source: ndlegis.gov
Cosponsored HB 1349 and voted for the amended bill requiring a study of agricultural wellsite reclamation. Its original binding reclamation standards were replaced by the study before the vote. The bill failed in the House, 28–61. He voted in the House on 2013-02-15.
February 15, 2013Supports Environment and Public Health
Source: ndlegis.gov
Cosponsored and voted for HB 1268, which added organ-donation information to driver-education curricula beginning in July 2014 and required parental notification. The governor signed it on 2013-03-27. He voted in the House on 2013-02-04.
February 4, 2013Supports Environment and Public Health
Source: ndlegis.gov
Cosponsored HB 1347, which required flow meters, cutoff controls, location records and bonding for unregulated oil, gas and saltwater gathering or transmission lines. He was absent for the House vote in which it failed, 4–86. His sponsorship was listed on 2013-01-18.
January 18, 2013Supports Environment and Public Health
Source: ndlegis.gov
Cosponsored HB 1353, which added an individual income-tax credit for qualifying smaller wind installations and expanded their sales-tax exemption. He was absent for the House vote in which it failed, 26–61. His sponsorship was listed on 2013-01-18.
January 18, 2013Supports Environment and Public Health
Source: ndlegis.gov
Cosponsored and voted for SCR 4038, a constitutional referral establishing a tobacco-settlement investment trust for local public-health programs, including tobacco prevention and cessation. The amended proposal limited eligible settlement funds and restricted access to principal until 2020 and a two-thirds legislative vote. The House rejected the referral, 21–72. He voted in the House on 2009-05-04.
May 4, 2009Supports Environment and Public Health
Source: ndlegis.gov
Cosponsored SB 2440, which proposed three-year chemigation site permits, a $30 permit fee for the environment and rangeland protection fund, and a report on irrigation safety rules including check valves and secondary containment. The Senate rejected the bill, 22–24, and rejected reconsideration. His sponsorship was listed on 2009-01-27.
January 27, 2009Supports Environment and Public Health
Source: ndlegis.gov
On 2008-09-04, he asked legislative staff to draft higher graduation requirements with one-half unit of health and one unit of physical education. He said the courses helped schools address risky behavior among young people.
September 4, 2008Supports Environment and Public Health
Source: ndlegis.gov
Sponsored and voted for HB 1506, establishing a voluntary objective of renewable or recycled energy accounting for 10 percent of retail electricity sales by 2015, with certificate verification and public reporting requirements. The law imposed no penalty for failing the objective. Governor Hoeven signed it on 2007-03-23. He voted in the House on 2007-02-14.
February 14, 2007Supports Environment and Public Health
Source: ndlegis.gov
Sponsored and voted for amended HB 1514, adding biomass equipment to the existing geothermal, solar, and wind energy installation tax credit. The original extension to simplified individual income tax returns was removed before his vote. Governor Hoeven signed the bill on 2007-03-09. He voted in the House on 2007-02-02.
February 2, 2007Supports Environment and Public Health
Source: ndlegis.gov
Cosponsored and voted for SB 2346, prohibiting gasoline containing more than 0.5 percent methyl tertiary butyl ether by volume from sale, supply, or offer for sale in North Dakota, with an exception for transit or storage for sale outside the state. Governor Hoeven signed it on 2005-03-31. He voted in the House on 2005-03-18.
March 18, 2005Supports Environment and Public Health
Source: ndlegis.gov
Cosponsored and voted for HB 1481, extending the existing income tax credit for geothermal, solar, or wind equipment to taxpayers using the simplified individual income tax calculation. The House rejected the bill, 32–57. He voted in the House on 2005-02-11.
February 11, 2005Supports Environment and Public Health
Source: ndlegis.gov
Cosponsored SB 2244 to let school districts build and run wind turbines, issue bonds for them, and work together. Voted yes on the amended bill, which failed in the House 9–74. He voted in the House on 2003-03-21.
March 21, 2003Supports Environment and Public Health
Source: ndlegis.gov
Sponsored HB 1378 to study wind power for hydrogen fuel. Voted yes on its House version, which passed 87–6. Voted yes on the final version, which passed 93–1 and encouraged a state college study. Governor Hoeven signed it on 2003-03-26. He voted in the House on 2003-03-18.
March 18, 2003Supports Environment and Public Health
Source: ndlegis.gov
Cosponsored HB 1435 to pay qualifying small wind-power projects 1.5 cents per kilowatt-hour for ten years. Its $500,000 funding depended on income-tax revenue from those projects. Voted yes; it passed the House 81–12, but failed in the Senate 14–27. He voted in the House on 2003-02-19.
February 19, 2003Supports Environment and Public Health
Source: ndlegis.gov
Sponsored HCR 3045 to study beverage-container deposits and other ways to encourage recycling. The House rejected the resolution on 2003-02-19. His sponsorship was listed on 2003-01-30.
January 30, 2003Supports Environment and Public Health
Source: ndlegis.gov
Cosponsored HCR 3022, which proposed a state goal of 10,000 megawatts of wind power by 2020. It directed state agencies to use that goal in planning. The resolution was withdrawn on 2003-01-31. His sponsorship was listed on 2003-01-21.
January 21, 2003Supports Environment and Public Health
Source: ndlegis.gov

Labor Rights · 7 support · 3 oppose

Cosponsored and supported both House passages of House Bill 1498. It authorized first-year teacher signing bonuses at career and technology centers and revised school district bonus eligibility for new roles, with a two-year wait for teachers hired from the same role in another district. It became law. He voted in the House on 2025-04-17.
April 17, 2025Supports Labor Rights
Source: ndlegis.gov
Cosponsored and voted for House Bill 1285, which proposed average state employee pay increases of 3% and 2% over the two years of 2025–27 and $49.2 million for one-time teacher retiree cost-of-living adjustments. The House rejected it 3–88. He voted in the House on 2025-02-11.
February 11, 2025Supports Labor Rights
Source: ndlegis.gov
On 2016-07-22, he voted against removing the teachers' union's role in nominating two members of the teachers' retirement board. The committee adopted the amendment 8–6. He then backed the broader draft updating the union's name in state law, approved 14–0. The final law, SB2030, kept the union's nomination role.
July 22, 2016Supports Labor Rights
Source: ndlegis.gov
Introduced and voted for House Bill 1251 to shorten the minimum teacher contract renewal acceptance period from 30 to 14 days and change the acceptance deadline to May 15. The enacted bill also authorized closed school board sessions for specified negotiating strategies and instructions. He voted in the House on 2015-02-03.
February 3, 2015Opposes Labor Rights
Source: ndlegis.gov
Introduced and voted for House Bill 1315 to revise the conditions for offering higher compensation to fill teaching vacancies, subject to authorization by the superintendent of public instruction after unsuccessful recruitment efforts. The Senate rejected it 6–40. He voted in the House on 2015-02-03.
February 3, 2015Supports Labor Rights
Source: ndlegis.gov
Cosponsored and voted for a new school funding formula in 2007. He backed changes to the treatment of mineral revenue. The final law directed 70% of new per-student aid toward teacher pay, with a public hearing and school board exception, and added maintenance grants and special education funding. He voted in the House on 2007-04-23.
April 23, 2007Supports Labor Rights
Source: ndlegis.gov
On 2002-10-08, he voted to let the Workers Compensation Bureau create an insurance company to cover North Dakota employers working in other states. The Budget Section approved the request 23–13.
October 8, 2002Supports Labor Rights
Source: ndlegis.gov
Cosponsored HB 1344 and voted yes three times, including the final 76–14 House vote. The law raised state school aid. It set minimum full-time teacher pay for nine-month contracts at $18,500, then $20,000. It added teacher-pay reimbursements, pay reports, and grants for national teacher certification. It also lowered the cash-balance threshold used to reduce district aid, starting in 2004. Governor Hoeven signed it on 2001-04-30. He voted in the House on 2001-04-28.
April 28, 2001Supports Labor Rights
Source: ndlegis.gov
Cosponsored HB 1252 and voted yes twice to limit workers' compensation coverage for mental injuries. The final law excluded mental injuries caused by mental stimuli. It kept the listed coverage for physical injuries caused by mental stimuli, with requirements for a link to work and unusual stress. The House passed the final version, 72–18. The governor signed it on 1995-04-03. He voted in the House on 1995-03-27.
March 27, 1995Opposes Labor Rights
Source: ndlegis.gov
Cosponsored HB 1388 and voted yes twice on exemptions for approved school-to-work programs. The law added those programs to the exceptions in the employment-certificate rule for 14- and 15-year-olds. It also exempted the programs from the listed state limits on when and how long those minors worked. Approval came from the labor commissioner at the state school-to-work team's request. The House passed the final version, 70–24. The governor signed it on 1995-03-27. He voted in the House on 1995-03-21.
March 21, 1995Opposes Labor Rights
Source: ndlegis.gov

Anti-Corruption · 6 support · 4 oppose

Cosponsored and voted for Senate Bill 2180 to expand alternatives to local government audits from entities with receipts below $750,000 to those below $2 million. The law also made audits requested by the governor or through voter petitions discretionary. It applied retroactively to cases arising after 2022-01-01. He voted in the House on 2023-03-16.
March 16, 2023Opposes Anti-Corruption
Source: ndlegis.gov
Cosponsored House Bill 1485’s proposed limits on Ethics Commission rulemaking, then voted for its replacement requiring legislative conflict disclosures and public records of disclosures. The law exempted legislators from the commission’s disclosure process when legislative rules were at least as restrictive. It declared the existing legislative disclosure rules controlling. He voted in the House on 2023-02-21.
February 21, 2023Supports Anti-Corruption
Source: ndlegis.gov
Cosponsored and voted for House Bill 1220 to allow closed State Board of Higher Education sessions on the commissioner’s appointment. The bill also limited when attendance across properly noticed board committees triggered additional meeting requirements. It became law. He voted in the House on 2021-01-26.
January 26, 2021Opposes Anti-Corruption
Source: ndlegis.gov
Cosponsored and voted for House Bill 1402 to exempt identifying records for applicants to specified university system and school superintendent positions and authorize closed search discussions, with disclosure procedures for finalists. The House rejected it 12–78. He voted in the House on 2015-01-30.
January 30, 2015Opposes Anti-Corruption
Source: ndlegis.gov
Cosponsored and voted for the final SB 2323, which required monthly cost and schedule variance reports for higher-education construction, renovation and repair projects over $250,000, including change orders and contracted funders. It also required Office of Management and Budget review and reports to the legislative Budget Section on request. The governor signed it on 2011-04-26. He voted in the House on 2011-04-05.
April 5, 2011Supports Anti-Corruption
Source: ndlegis.gov
Cosponsored and voted for the amended SB 2219, which broadened the exception allowing township officers to hold township contracts, removed the condition that no other qualified person was willing, and required qualified officers, consideration of bids and specified unanimous approval and abstention. The governor signed it on 2011-04-26. He voted in the House on 2011-03-18.
March 18, 2011Opposes Anti-Corruption
Source: ndlegis.gov
Sponsored and voted for HB 1304, which required cost-benefit analysis of state leases costing more than $50,000 and expanded executive budget disclosures about financing and leasing. It passed the House but failed in the Senate, 3–42. He voted in the House on 2005-02-11.
February 11, 2005Supports Anti-Corruption
Source: ndlegis.gov
Sponsored and voted for HB 1301, which required the executive budget to report outstanding state bonds and bonding authorizations, including their purposes, proceeds, repayment terms, and state liability. Both chambers passed the bill. Governor Hoeven vetoed it on 2005-05-04, citing duplication of the existing annual financial report. He voted in the House on 2005-02-08.
February 8, 2005Supports Anti-Corruption
Source: ndlegis.gov
Cosponsored and voted for HB 1282, which required the executive budget to disclose continuing appropriation authority, its legal basis, expenditures, revenues, balances, and funded employee positions. It passed the House but failed in the Senate, 3–42. He voted in the House on 2005-02-08.
February 8, 2005Supports Anti-Corruption
Source: ndlegis.gov
Cosponsored SB 2235 and voted yes; the House passed it 96–0. The law required school districts to follow public bidding rules for employee group health plans. It capped those contracts at six years. Governor Schafer signed it March 29. He voted in the House on 1999-03-11.
March 11, 1999Supports Anti-Corruption
Source: ndlegis.gov

Government Efficiency · 35 support

On 2026-01-23, he voted for $1.5 million to improve state websites and digital services for disability access and $325,000 for the Public Service Commission to take part in a federal lawsuit.
January 23, 2026Supports Government Efficiency
Source: ndlegis.gov
On 2026-01-22, he voted for joining a multi-state agreement that let physician assistants use one compact license to practice in participating states, subject to each state's rules.
January 22, 2026Supports Government Efficiency
Source: ndlegis.gov
Cosponsored and backed a 2021 law allowing dissolved school districts to transfer assets to another public body with state approval. In 2025, he backed allowing county committees to transfer up to $500,000 of remaining cash to another public body within the former district. That bill became law. He voted in the House on 2025-04-04.
April 4, 2025Supports Government Efficiency
Source: ndlegis.gov
Voted to advance a plan for a public registry of local flood rules in 2024. On 2025-03-24, he voted for the resulting SB 2027. The law required the state to post local flood rules, agreements, and yearly reports showing which cities, counties, and townships handled flood planning. The House passed it 83–9, and the governor signed it on 2025-03-28.
March 24, 2025Supports Government Efficiency
Source: ndlegis.gov
Cosponsored and voted for Senate Bill 2367, which made actual land use the first consideration in agricultural property assessments and required an initial owner application for assessment modifiers. It also required periodic review and notification of changed circumstances. The House passed it 92–0, and it became law. He voted in the House on 2025-03-12.
March 12, 2025Supports Government Efficiency
Source: ndlegis.gov
On 2025-01-17, he voted yes on HB1042 to cancel all or part of a conditional water permit when the state denied a request for more time to use the water. The House passed it 90–0, and it became law.
January 17, 2025Supports Government Efficiency
Source: ndlegis.gov
On 2025-01-10, he voted yes on HB1040 to let livestock owners apply for state drought-water aid without first applying for federal aid and being denied. State approval rules and available funding still limited payments. The House passed it 91–0, and it became law.
January 10, 2025Supports Government Efficiency
Source: ndlegis.gov
Cosponsored and voted for Senate Bill 2269 to move Center for Distance Education oversight from career and technical education authorities to public instruction authorities. The law retained a separate center budget and staff, with a director appointed by the public instruction superintendent. He voted in the House on 2023-03-29.
March 29, 2023Supports Government Efficiency
Source: ndlegis.gov
Introduced a 2011 law requiring school board authorization for withholding school aid after specified debt defaults. In 2023, he cosponsored and backed expanding that process to state and county revenue for newer school debt. The House passed the expansion 93–0, and it became law. He voted in the House on 2023-02-06.
February 6, 2023Supports Government Efficiency
Source: ndlegis.gov
On 2022-08-23, he seconded and voted for a common process for water project assessments and voted for a separate proposal requiring cost and benefit analysis for projects costing at least $1 million. Both committee proposals passed 8–0. He voted against combining them into one bill; that proposal failed 3–5.
August 23, 2022Supports Government Efficiency
Source: ndlegis.gov
Moved to set aside $10 million from money withheld from school aid for upgrades to state school data systems, plus $100,000 in federal relief funds for schools without federal emergency aid. On 2021-11-11, he voted for HB 1506, the budget containing that plan. The House passed the final bill 82–11, and the governor signed it on 2021-11-15.
November 11, 2021Supports Government Efficiency
Source: ndlegis.gov
Cosponsored and twice voted for House Bill 1353 to create the Department of Water Resources. It established a governor-appointed director, subject to Water Commission approval, who hired and supervised the state engineer. The bill became law. He voted in the House on 2021-04-13.
April 13, 2021Supports Government Efficiency
Source: ndlegis.gov
Cosponsored and voted for Senate Bill 2162 to change state procurement communications and emergency purchasing procedures. The final law allowed communications beyond designated procurement contacts while restricting officials directly involved in bids. It required written justification and competitive safeguards for emergency purchases. He voted in the House on 2021-03-29.
March 29, 2021Supports Government Efficiency
Source: ndlegis.gov
Cosponsored and voted for Senate Bill 2150 to allow regional education associations to use the state auditor for their required biennial audits. The final version removed a broader mandatory audit provision. It became law. He voted in the House on 2019-03-14.
March 14, 2019Supports Government Efficiency
Source: ndlegis.gov
Cosponsored and voted for House Bill 1423 to authorize consideration of a study of payments in lieu of property taxes to school districts and their treatment in the school funding formula. The amended bill became law. He voted in the House on 2017-02-06.
February 6, 2017Supports Government Efficiency
Source: ndlegis.gov
Sponsored and backed a 2003 law allowing oil price contracts to protect state tax revenue until June 2005. In 2015, he cosponsored and backed a law calling for consideration of a study of oil and gas contracts and other ways to protect tax revenue. He voted in the House on 2015-02-16.
February 16, 2015Supports Government Efficiency
Source: ndlegis.gov
Cosponsored and voted for the final SB 2323, which required monthly cost and schedule variance reports for higher-education construction, renovation and repair projects over $250,000, including change orders and contracted funders. It also required Office of Management and Budget review and reports to the legislative Budget Section on request. The governor signed it on 2011-04-26. He voted in the House on 2011-04-05.
April 5, 2011Supports Government Efficiency
Source: ndlegis.gov
Cosponsored and voted for HB 1513, which proposed state-agency efficiency grants, employee innovation awards, and continued use of part of unspent appropriations attributed to agency efficiencies. The proposal included a Bank of North Dakota credit line and a contingent $200,000 award appropriation. It passed the House, 76–15, but failed in the Senate, 6–41. He voted in the House on 2009-02-13.
February 13, 2009Supports Government Efficiency
Source: ndlegis.gov
Cosponsored HB 1461 and voted for its House and final versions, expanding higher education information technology planning and oversight and establishing conditions on use of the Northern Tier research network, including restrictions on resale and nonresearch use. Governor Hoeven signed it on 2007-04-11. He voted in the House on 2007-04-04.
April 4, 2007Supports Government Efficiency
Source: ndlegis.gov
Cosponsored HB 1282 and voted for its House and final versions, requiring notice to benefited landowners across district boundaries and joint board hearings before specified assessments for federally constructed flood or soil conservation projects. Governor Hoeven signed it on 2007-04-10. He voted in the House on 2007-04-03.
April 3, 2007Supports Government Efficiency
Source: ndlegis.gov
Cosponsored and voted for SB 2347, adding self-insurance authority to school districts’ existing power to cooperate in obtaining group health coverage. Governor Hoeven signed it on 2005-03-16. He voted in the House on 2005-03-08.
March 8, 2005Supports Government Efficiency
Source: ndlegis.gov
Sponsored and voted for HB 1304, which required cost-benefit analysis of state leases costing more than $50,000 and expanded executive budget disclosures about financing and leasing. It passed the House but failed in the Senate, 3–42. He voted in the House on 2005-02-11.
February 11, 2005Supports Government Efficiency
Source: ndlegis.gov
On 2005-01-31, he backed and voted for HB1048 to end a rule requiring high schools to offer health and gym classes each year. As Edinburg's school leader, he cited extra hiring costs. The House passed it 75–13, and the governor signed it on 2005-03-18.
January 31, 2005Supports Government Efficiency
Source: ndlegis.gov
Cosponsored SB 2418 and voted yes on its House version, which passed 85–3. Voted yes on the final version, which passed 74–13. The law created a committee to examine No Child Left Behind and hear public views on proposed state rules. Governor Hoeven signed it on 2003-04-24. He voted in the House on 2003-04-18.
April 18, 2003Supports Government Efficiency
Source: ndlegis.gov
Sponsored HB 1492 and voted yes on its House version, which passed 87–1. Voted yes on the final version, which passed 86–4. The enacted law barred people with overdue county taxes from buying land at annual county tax sales. It also added county tax notices to the state’s central filing system. Governor Hoeven signed it on 2003-04-14. He voted in the House on 2003-04-07.
April 7, 2003Supports Government Efficiency
Source: ndlegis.gov
Cosponsored SB 2254 and voted yes; it passed the House 51–29. The law changed aerial-spraying licenses from individual aircraft to businesses. It replaced the $15-per-aircraft fee with a business fee capped at $200. Governor Hoeven signed it on 2003-04-09. He voted in the House on 2003-03-27.
March 27, 2003Supports Government Efficiency
Source: ndlegis.gov
Cosponsored HB 1433 and voted yes to pay schools for sharing teachers, specialists, and superintendents. It offered four years of payments, then required the participating districts to merge. The House rejected it 9–86. He voted in the House on 2001-02-19.
February 19, 2001Supports Government Efficiency
Source: ndlegis.gov
Sponsored HB 1259 to let small professional boards replace regular audits with yearly reports. The law applied to boards with under $10,000 in yearly receipts. It kept the state auditor’s power to order extra audits. Voted yes; the House passed it 96–0. Governor Hoeven signed it on 2001-04-05. He voted in the House on 2001-01-29.
January 29, 2001Supports Government Efficiency
Source: ndlegis.gov
Cosponsored HB 1490 and voted yes twice, including the final House vote of 93–3. The law excused six hours lost to weather closures for schools adding more than 84 hours of instruction across the year. Other lost time required school-day extensions of at least 30 minutes. It also allowed the governor to waive full-day makeup for state school aid when rescheduling caused undue hardship. Governor Schafer signed it April 19. He voted in the House on 1999-04-12.
April 12, 1999Supports Government Efficiency
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Cosponsored SB 2235 and voted yes; the House passed it 96–0. The law required school districts to follow public bidding rules for employee group health plans. It capped those contracts at six years. Governor Schafer signed it March 29. He voted in the House on 1999-03-11.
March 11, 1999Supports Government Efficiency
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Sponsored HCR 3078 to study fair access to education and accurate state school funding calculations and payments. Both chambers adopted the resolution by voice vote. It was sent to the Secretary of State for filing March 23. His sponsorship was listed on 1999-02-16.
February 16, 1999Supports Government Efficiency
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On 1998-02-24, he voted for a committee proposal keeping county school superintendents while letting counties assign their duties to other people with state approval. The committee chose that plan 14–0 as the basis for rewriting education laws.
February 24, 1998Supports Government Efficiency
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Cosponsored SCR 4038 and voted yes on a study of advocacy programs run by the Department of Human Services. The resolution asked the Legislative Council to study how the programs worked and ways to improve them. It also requested a study of merging them, including vulnerable-adult protective services, into the protection-and-advocacy program. The House adopted it with six other resolutions, 95–0, on 1997-03-13. It was delivered to the secretary of state for filing on March 20. He voted in the House on 1997-03-13.
March 13, 1997Supports Government Efficiency
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Cosponsored SB 2336 and voted yes to put the state school superintendent under the state's administrative rules process. The law covered rules for school accreditation, federal agreements, and drug-abuse prevention programs. It ended rules adopted outside that process after 1999-10-31, including policies with the force of law or financial penalties for noncompliance. The House passed it, 70–25. The governor signed it on 1997-03-21. He voted in the House on 1997-03-13.
March 13, 1997Supports Government Efficiency
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Cosponsored HB1457 and voted yes to allow counties to share electronic vote-counting machines and their costs. The bill also set rules for delivering ballots to a public location with election officials from each represented party and posting notice of when and where votes were counted. The House passed it 94–0, and the governor signed it on 1993-04-07. He voted in the House on 1993-02-15.
February 15, 1993Supports Government Efficiency
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Immigration · 1 support

Voted for House Bill 1600, which sets up an immigration law clinic at the University of North Dakota school of law. The North Dakota House passed it 64-29, and it became law.
April 21, 2025Supports Immigration
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Government Spending Reduction · 16 support · 68 oppose

On 2026-09-04, he voted for changing military museum financing by removing a required donation pledge before access to $15 million in state funds. The bill kept an existing $20 million Bank of North Dakota credit line, tied its use to spending the state funds first, and required donation repayment and later review.
September 4, 2026Opposes Government Spending Reduction
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On 2026-01-23, he voted for a $5 million revolving loan fund for nonprofit hospitals in cities with fewer than 2,500 people. The bill limited loans to $5 million, two-percent interest, and eleven years.
January 23, 2026Opposes Government Spending Reduction
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On 2026-01-23, he voted for $1.5 million to improve state websites and digital services for disability access and $325,000 for the Public Service Commission to take part in a federal lawsuit.
January 23, 2026Opposes Government Spending Reduction
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On 2026-01-22, he voted for a rural health funding package with $397.9 million in federal money, $600,000 for Bank of North Dakota administration, and up to $40 million in low-interest loans to cover gaps in federal funding.
January 22, 2026Opposes Government Spending Reduction
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On 2026-01-22, he voted for changing rules for University of North Dakota golf-course sale proceeds to allow golf-course improvements and support for golf teams. The bill also authorized a $4 million property project funded by sales, donations, or local money.
January 22, 2026Opposes Government Spending Reduction
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On 2026-01-22, he voted for a $7 million school meal program for students in households earning up to three times the federal poverty level. The House rejected the bill 45–48.
January 22, 2026Opposes Government Spending Reduction
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Voted for both House versions of House Bill 1176. The final version raised the primary residence property tax credit to $1,600 and limited property tax levy growth to 3%, with exceptions and voter overrides. It also increased renter refunds and disabled veteran tax benefits and appropriated $408.9 million from the legacy property tax relief fund for the credit. The House passed it 86-4, and it became law. He voted in the House on 2025-05-02.
May 2, 2025Opposes Government Spending Reduction
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Sponsored House Bill 1524 and supported its proposed $2.4 million regional planning council appropriation at first House passage. He later moved adoption of the conference report and supported the final bill granting the Commerce Department discretionary grant authority, after the appropriation was removed. The final bill became law. He voted in the House on 2025-04-28.
April 28, 2025Opposes Government Spending Reduction
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Voted for House Bill 1600, which sets up an immigration law clinic at the University of North Dakota school of law. The North Dakota House passed it 64-29, and it became law.
April 21, 2025Opposes Government Spending Reduction
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Cosponsored and supported both House passages of House Bill 1531, which appropriated $75,000 for a study of irrigation expansion and its economic effects. The final version exempted the study contract from state purchasing procedures. It became law. He voted in the House on 2025-04-17.
April 17, 2025Opposes Government Spending Reduction
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Cosponsored and supported both House passages of House Bill 1498. It authorized first-year teacher signing bonuses at career and technology centers and revised school district bonus eligibility for new roles, with a two-year wait for teachers hired from the same role in another district. It became law. He voted in the House on 2025-04-17.
April 17, 2025Opposes Government Spending Reduction
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Cosponsored and voted for $1 million rural grocery preservation and food access grants in 2023 and their 2025 renewal. The 2025 law prioritized existing stores and limited grants for reopening studies and food processing. The House passed it 75–17. He voted in the House on 2025-04-15.
April 15, 2025Opposes Government Spending Reduction
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Cosponsored House Bill 1197’s proposed $50 million fund for county jail improvements, then voted for both amended versions after the grants were replaced by a correctional facilities study. The study bill became law; it did not establish the proposed grant fund. He voted in the House on 2025-04-09.
April 9, 2025Opposes Government Spending Reduction
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On 2025-04-09, he voted yes twice on HB1025 to fund a study of nuclear power plants in North Dakota. The final bill provided $300,000 in state funding and allowed another $300,000 from nonstate grants or donations. The study covered sites, power-grid needs, waste storage, land use, economic effects, and small reactors. The House passed the final version 77–14, and it became law.
April 9, 2025Opposes Government Spending Reduction
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On 2025-02-24, voted against HB1475 to make school breakfast and lunch free for every student. The House rejected it 39–54. On 2026-01-22, also voted against HB1624, which provided $65 million for one free breakfast and lunch each school day for public school students, with an option for nonpublic schools to join. The House passed that bill 55–38, but the Senate rejected it 22–24.
February 24, 2025Supports Government Spending Reduction
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Cosponsored and voted for House Bill 1337, which proposed $10 million for mental health and substance use treatment for incarcerated people, including county grants and private service contracts. The House rejected it 10–83. He voted in the House on 2025-02-19.
February 19, 2025Opposes Government Spending Reduction
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Sponsored and voted for House Bill 1106, which appropriated $2 million from the general fund for nonfixed route public transit grants in 2025–27. The House passed it 81–4, and it became law. He voted in the House on 2025-02-13.
February 13, 2025Opposes Government Spending Reduction
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Cosponsored and voted for House Bill 1285, which proposed average state employee pay increases of 3% and 2% over the two years of 2025–27 and $49.2 million for one-time teacher retiree cost-of-living adjustments. The House rejected it 3–88. He voted in the House on 2025-02-11.
February 11, 2025Opposes Government Spending Reduction
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Sponsored and voted for House Bill 1548, which proposed a $10 million one-time grant for a fitness center benefiting Life Skills and Transition Center residents. The House rejected it 16–77. He voted in the House on 2025-02-06.
February 6, 2025Opposes Government Spending Reduction
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Sponsored and voted for House Bill 1523, which proposed a $500,000 one-time ski resort infrastructure grant with an equal match from nonstate funds. The grant covered damage, deferred maintenance and equipment needs. The House rejected it 39–52. He voted in the House on 2025-02-05.
February 5, 2025Opposes Government Spending Reduction
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On 2024-06-19, he voted yes to allow $1.5 million from the insurance regulatory trust fund for studies of the property insurance market. The studies followed recommendations from a state review of environmental, social, and governance policies. The Budget Section approved the request 33–8.
June 19, 2024Opposes Government Spending Reduction
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On 2024-06-19, he moved to block $468,770 in state spending to demolish the State Office Building. His motion failed 13–29. He then voted no on the funding request, which the Budget Section approved 28–14.
June 19, 2024Supports Government Spending Reduction
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Cosponsored and voted for House Bill 1376 to require resident school districts to pay Center for Distance Education course fees. The law also barred denial of open enrollment in approved virtual schools and required annual comparisons of virtual and nonvirtual student performance. He voted in the House on 2023-04-06.
April 6, 2023Opposes Government Spending Reduction
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Moved to set aside $10 million from money withheld from school aid for upgrades to state school data systems, plus $100,000 in federal relief funds for schools without federal emergency aid. On 2021-11-11, he voted for HB 1506, the budget containing that plan. The House passed the final bill 82–11, and the governor signed it on 2021-11-15.
November 11, 2021Opposes Government Spending Reduction
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On 2021-11-11, he voted for HB 1505, which set aside $45 million in federal relief funds for broadband grants and allowed $135 million in extra federal road and bridge spending. It also directed an existing $317 million road budget to state, county, and township projects. The House passed the final bill 83–10, and the governor signed it on 2021-11-15.
November 11, 2021Opposes Government Spending Reduction
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Backed a $10 million Grand Farm proposal but voted against $21 million in fuel plant grants and $3 million in meat processor grants during a 2021 committee meeting. The fuel plan passed 13–8; the meat plan failed 7–14. On 2021-11-11, he voted for the full SB 2345 relief budget, which included $21 million for fuel plants and $10 million in matching grants for automated farming. The governor signed it on 2021-11-15.
November 11, 2021Opposes Government Spending Reduction
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On 2021-06-22, he voted against accepting $1.7 million of federal school emergency relief money for early childhood programs. The Budget Section approved the request.
June 22, 2021Supports Government Spending Reduction
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On 2021-06-22, he voted against moving $3 million of federal COVID relief money to grants for vaccines, medical tests, and treatment research. The Budget Section rejected the request.
June 22, 2021Supports Government Spending Reduction
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Cosponsored and twice voted for House Bill 1407 to expand tribal health funding and permitted uses under Medicaid care coordination agreements. The final law directed 80% of excess federal funding to the tribal fund, up from 60%. It allowed capped construction spending. He voted in the House on 2021-04-15.
April 15, 2021Opposes Government Spending Reduction
Source: ndlegis.gov
Cosponsored and voted for joining the Compact for a Balanced Budget in 2015, seeking federal limits on spending and debt. In 2021, he backed extending it through April 2031 and replacing the governor’s single delegate role with three state delegates. The extension became law. He voted in the House on 2021-02-18.
February 18, 2021Supports Government Spending Reduction
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On 2020-10-28, he voted for $16 million in federal COVID-19 aid to help oil companies bring unfinished wells into production. The funding plan set a limit of $200,000 per well. He voted against a motion to deny that funding, then for the funding request, which the Budget Section approved.
October 28, 2020Opposes Government Spending Reduction
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On 2020-09-17, he voted against shifting up to $50 million in federal COVID-19 aid into grants for businesses to cover interest on debts taken on before the pandemic. The Budget Section approved the request 40–2.
September 17, 2020Supports Government Spending Reduction
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On 2020-09-14, he voted for a committee proposal to create a separate college building fund using investment earnings and uncommitted money. The plan required two dollars from local sources for each state dollar.
September 14, 2020Opposes Government Spending Reduction
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On 2020-04-07, he voted to let state agencies spend about $133.5 million for transit, schools, health services, child care, and libraries during the COVID-19 emergency. The Budget Section approved the requests with no votes against them.
April 7, 2020Opposes Government Spending Reduction
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On 2020-03-19, he voted against using $304,333 in state repair money toward a $913,000 Dickinson State University softball field. He said the project did not meet the legislature's repair funding rules. The Budget Section rejected the request.
March 19, 2020Supports Government Spending Reduction
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On 2019-12-18, he voted to accept $17.8 million in federal money for a statewide literacy plan covering preschool through twelfth grade.
December 18, 2019Opposes Government Spending Reduction
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On 2018-09-13, he voted yes on the Highway Patrol’s plan to buy about $45,000 in drones and related equipment for crash investigations and search and rescue. The Budget Section rejected the request 16–18. In 2019, he voted for the Highway Patrol budget, which included $96,228 for drones. The budget became law.
September 13, 2018Opposes Government Spending Reduction
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Voted against a McKenzie County wildlife land purchase in 2006 and purchases in McLean and Burke Counties in 2016; all passed. On 2018-07-11, he voted against buying 80 acres near Storm Creek in Morton County for $138,000. That purchase failed 11–25.
July 11, 2018Supports Government Spending Reduction
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Voted to approve $5.1 million in spending authority for state agency costs tied to the Dakota Access Pipeline protests in December 2016. On 2017-09-28, he voted to accept $10 million in federal money to repay Bank of North Dakota loans for law enforcement support.
September 28, 2017Opposes Government Spending Reduction
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Cosponsored and voted for House Bill 1324, which set school aid at $9,646 per weighted student unit for 2017–2019 and established payment limits and local revenue adjustments. The final version required biennial regional education association audits and authorized withholding payments for audit irregularities. It became law. He voted in the House on 2017-04-18.
April 18, 2017Opposes Government Spending Reduction
Source: ndlegis.gov
Cosponsored and voted for House Bill 1155 to raise the budget stabilization fund cap from 9.5% to 15% of the general fund budget and change the conditions for transfers during revenue shortfalls. The final version also established a limited exemption for direct care services after specified budget allotments. It became law. He voted in the House on 2017-04-13.
April 13, 2017Supports Government Spending Reduction
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Introduced and backed $13.6 million for fast-growing school districts in 2013. In 2017, he cosponsored and backed changes to school construction loans plus $6 million for enrollment growth and $500,000 for English learner grants. Both measures became law. He voted in the House on 2017-04-04.
April 4, 2017Opposes Government Spending Reduction
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Cosponsored and voted for Senate Bill 2144 to appropriate $500,000 from the student loan trust fund for tribal college workforce development grants for 2017–2019. The amended bill became law. He voted in the House on 2017-04-04.
April 4, 2017Opposes Government Spending Reduction
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On 2016-08-19, he voted for a committee proposal to raise annual teacher loan forgiveness from $1,000 to $1,500 and bar recipients from also receiving technology loan forgiveness. The committee approved it 15–0.
August 19, 2016Opposes Government Spending Reduction
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Cosponsored and voted for House Bill 1285, which appropriated $650,000 from the strategic investment and improvements fund for domestic violence shelter facility grants in non-oil-producing counties, with local matching requirements. The amended bill became law. He voted in the House on 2015-02-25.
February 25, 2015Opposes Government Spending Reduction
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Cosponsored and voted for House Bill 1393 to appropriate $100,000 from the general fund for a science, technology, engineering and mathematics advancement initiative for 2015–2017. The bill became law. He voted in the House on 2015-02-23.
February 23, 2015Opposes Government Spending Reduction
Source: ndlegis.gov
Introduced and voted for the amended House Bill 1431 to authorize and appropriate up to $350,000 in donations and other local funds for a Langdon research extension center land purchase. The Senate later changed the funding source to the general fund and rejected the bill 0–47. He voted in the House on 2015-02-23.
February 23, 2015Opposes Government Spending Reduction
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Cosponsored and voted for House Bill 1185 to limit emergency commission and budget section authority for additional state employee positions to temporary or contract positions. The Senate rejected it 1–46. He voted in the House on 2015-01-22.
January 22, 2015Supports Government Spending Reduction
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On 2014-10-15, he voted for a $2 billion committee school funding plan that included extra aid for young at-risk students and English learners, along with low-interest school construction loans.
October 15, 2014Opposes Government Spending Reduction
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Introduced HB 1319 and voted for its final school-finance proposal on May 2 and again on reconsideration on May 3. The final proposal set funding calculations at $8,810 per weighted student unit in 2013–14 and $9,092 in 2014–15, with a 50-mill local contribution and revised school-district levy limits. It failed on reconsideration, 46–46. The Legislative Council’s final session analysis reported that funding-formula provisions from the bill were included in enacted HB 1013. He voted in the House on 2013-05-03.
May 3, 2013Opposes Government Spending Reduction
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Cosponsored and voted for HB 1228, which appropriated $160,000 from the general fund for STEM advancement during 2013–15 and authorized continuing acceptance of gifts, grants and donations for the program. The governor signed it on 2013-04-11. He voted in the House on 2013-02-25.
February 25, 2013Opposes Government Spending Reduction
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Cosponsored HB 1343, a proposal establishing an apiary setback from paved roads and appropriating $900,000 for enforcement during 2013–15. He was absent for the House vote in which the amended bill failed, 10–79. His sponsorship was listed on 2013-01-18.
January 18, 2013Opposes Government Spending Reduction
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On 2012-03-13, he voted against accepting a $165,400 federal grant for public education about fair housing laws through advertising and public talks. The Budget Section approved the grant 20–12.
March 13, 2012Supports Government Spending Reduction
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On 2011-09-15, he voted for a failed motion to limit Minot State University’s geothermal project to its first area. He then voted against expanding the project to more areas as funding became available. The Budget Section approved that expansion 19–16.
September 15, 2011Supports Government Spending Reduction
Source: ndlegis.gov
Cosponsored and voted for SCR 4038, a constitutional referral establishing a tobacco-settlement investment trust for local public-health programs, including tobacco prevention and cessation. The amended proposal limited eligible settlement funds and restricted access to principal until 2020 and a two-thirds legislative vote. The House rejected the referral, 21–72. He voted in the House on 2009-05-04.
May 4, 2009Opposes Government Spending Reduction
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On 2009-05-01, he voted for a school funding law that provided about $110 million in new state funding, changed high school graduation requirements, and required career advisors, counselors, and student performance staff. The House passed the final bill 86–6.
May 1, 2009Opposes Government Spending Reduction
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Cosponsored SB 2199, voted against a substitute amendment containing a renter credit and a larger school tax-relief appropriation, then voted for the House and final conference versions. The enacted package appropriated $295 million for school property-tax levy reductions in 2009–11, created a property-tax relief sustainability fund, prescribed oil-trust transfers, and lowered corporate and individual income-tax rates. The governor signed it on 2009-04-30. He voted in the House on 2009-04-29.
April 29, 2009Opposes Government Spending Reduction
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Cosponsored and voted for HB 1513, which proposed state-agency efficiency grants, employee innovation awards, and continued use of part of unspent appropriations attributed to agency efficiencies. The proposal included a Bank of North Dakota credit line and a contingent $200,000 award appropriation. It passed the House, 76–15, but failed in the Senate, 6–41. He voted in the House on 2009-02-13.
February 13, 2009Opposes Government Spending Reduction
Source: ndlegis.gov
Sponsored and voted for HB 1548, a $250,000 general-fund appropriation for grants to up to five cities or corporations developing or installing commercial hydrogen fueling stations during 2009–11. The House rejected the bill, 30–64. He voted in the House on 2009-02-05.
February 5, 2009Opposes Government Spending Reduction
Source: ndlegis.gov
Voted for state grants to university centers for life sciences, civilian drone technology, oilseed development, protective coatings, and business services in 2006. On 2007-10-30, he backed further grants for oilseed, coatings, drone, and farm technology centers, plus new grants for medical device research and a Minot data center.
October 30, 2007Opposes Government Spending Reduction
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Sponsored HB 1515, prepared a conference amendment establishing a biofuel loan program, and voted for the final bill. The enacted measure combined a private-land biomass demonstration project with transfers of $1 million each from existing Bank of North Dakota programs to beginning farmer and biofuel loans and authorized organic certification grants. Governor Hoeven signed it on 2007-04-27. He voted in the House on 2007-04-24.
April 24, 2007Opposes Government Spending Reduction
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Cosponsored and voted for a new school funding formula in 2007. He backed changes to the treatment of mineral revenue. The final law directed 70% of new per-student aid toward teacher pay, with a public hearing and school board exception, and added maintenance grants and special education funding. He voted in the House on 2007-04-23.
April 23, 2007Opposes Government Spending Reduction
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Cosponsored and voted for amended SB 2347, proposing college tuition grants for qualifying North Dakota graduates with academic requirements, a $15 million general-fund transfer, and a $10 million transfer from the fire and tornado fund. The House rejected it, 28–65. He voted in the House on 2007-03-22.
March 22, 2007Opposes Government Spending Reduction
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Cosponsored and voted for amended SB 2333, proposing $500,000 in general-fund grants to bridge financing gaps for residential construction in rural communities, with matching contributions and a cap of 45 percent of the gap. The House rejected it, 35–58. He voted in the House on 2007-03-15.
March 15, 2007Opposes Government Spending Reduction
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Cosponsored and voted for allowing county job development authorities to buy shares in businesses and lend money for operating costs. The law also directed a study of city economic development funding. The governor signed it on 2007-03-12. He voted in the House on 2007-03-06.
March 6, 2007Opposes Government Spending Reduction
Source: ndlegis.gov
Sponsored and voted for HB 1458, combining a state hydrogen development roadmap with a proposed $200,000 general-fund appropriation for North Dakota State University research, conditioned on other funding. The proposal included renewable energy and gasified lignite sources. Both divisions of the bill failed in the Senate. He voted in the House on 2007-02-14.
February 14, 2007Opposes Government Spending Reduction
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Cosponsored and voted for HB 1484, a proposed $150,000 general-fund program reimbursing one-third of career training tuition, up to $5,000, after three years of qualifying work in a rural community. The House rejected it, 43–50. He voted in the House on 2007-02-13.
February 13, 2007Opposes Government Spending Reduction
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Sponsored and voted for amended HB 1249, expanding teacher loan forgiveness to $2,000 annually for up to five years, with an additional $1,000 for teachers in small communities. The House passed the bill, 91–0; a later Senate version narrowed the small-community threshold, and the Senate rejected it, 20–24. He voted in the House on 2007-02-13.
February 13, 2007Opposes Government Spending Reduction
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Cosponsored SB 2391, proposing a three-cent-per-gallon refund for qualifying ethanol sales and a $900,000 general-fund appropriation. The Senate rejected the bill, 21–25. His sponsorship was listed on 2007-01-22.
January 22, 2007Opposes Government Spending Reduction
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Cosponsored SB 2197, proposing $250,000 in general-fund grants for elementary entrepreneurship instruction with a 50 percent local match. The Senate rejected it, 22–23. His sponsorship was listed on 2007-01-15.
January 15, 2007Opposes Government Spending Reduction
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On 2006-06-19, he voted against hiring a consultant costing up to $100,000 to help audit the University of North Dakota medical school and its family practice programs. The committee approved the request 7–6.
June 19, 2006Supports Government Spending Reduction
Source: ndlegis.gov
On 2006-06-14, he voted against allowing $213,493 for Department of Emergency Services salary increases after its reorganization. The department reported that administrative rules had not originally been followed. The Budget Section approved the spending 25–10.
June 14, 2006Supports Government Spending Reduction
Source: ndlegis.gov
On 2006-03-08, he voted against a $450,000 award for Williston State College’s Petroleum Safety Technology Center, which provided training for oilfield work. The Budget Section approved the award.
March 8, 2006Supports Government Spending Reduction
Source: ndlegis.gov
Sponsored and voted for HB 1521, which combined a 22 percent individual income tax surtax and a $102.822 million school-aid appropriation with a proposed 35-mill reduction in school property tax levies. The House rejected the bill, 33–58. He voted in the House on 2005-02-11.
February 11, 2005Opposes Government Spending Reduction
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Sponsored a resolution urging public research institutions to join a regional hydrogen research group and cosponsored $400,000 for wind-to-hydrogen demonstrations in Minot and Fargo in 2005. Both chambers adopted the resolution; the funding bill failed in the Senate 11–33. His sponsorship of the funding bill was listed on 2005-01-24.
January 24, 2005Opposes Government Spending Reduction
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Cosponsored SB 2244 to let school districts build and run wind turbines, issue bonds for them, and work together. Voted yes on the amended bill, which failed in the House 9–74. He voted in the House on 2003-03-21.
March 21, 2003Opposes Government Spending Reduction
Source: ndlegis.gov
Cosponsored HB 1435 to pay qualifying small wind-power projects 1.5 cents per kilowatt-hour for ten years. Its $500,000 funding depended on income-tax revenue from those projects. Voted yes; it passed the House 81–12, but failed in the Senate 14–27. He voted in the House on 2003-02-19.
February 19, 2003Opposes Government Spending Reduction
Source: ndlegis.gov
On 2002-10-10, he voted for requiring high schools to offer more courses and requiring school boards to publish long-term plans. Both committee proposals passed 17–0. He voted against a $340,000 pilot program for teacher pay based on teaching skills. That proposal failed 6–10.
October 10, 2002Supports Government Spending Reduction
Source: ndlegis.gov
Cosponsored HB 1344 and voted yes three times, including the final 76–14 House vote. The law raised state school aid. It set minimum full-time teacher pay for nine-month contracts at $18,500, then $20,000. It added teacher-pay reimbursements, pay reports, and grants for national teacher certification. It also lowered the cash-balance threshold used to reduce district aid, starting in 2004. Governor Hoeven signed it on 2001-04-30. He voted in the House on 2001-04-28.
April 28, 2001Opposes Government Spending Reduction
Source: ndlegis.gov
Cosponsored HB 1433 and voted yes to pay schools for sharing teachers, specialists, and superintendents. It offered four years of payments, then required the participating districts to merge. The House rejected it 9–86. He voted in the House on 2001-02-19.
February 19, 2001Opposes Government Spending Reduction
Source: ndlegis.gov
Cosponsored HB 1310 and voted yes to set aside $120,000 for teacher retraining scholarships. It required recipients to teach in North Dakota for two years after their courses. The House passed it 67–29, but the Senate rejected it 7–42. He voted in the House on 2001-02-14.
February 14, 2001Opposes Government Spending Reduction
Source: ndlegis.gov
On 2000-08-18, he voted to allow $24.7 million in Medicaid funds and a Bank of North Dakota loan to pass through two government nursing homes. The loan was set for repayment when the money returned, with about $17.3 million directed to the health care trust fund. The request passed 30–0.
August 18, 2000Opposes Government Spending Reduction
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On 2000-06-21, he voted for a group of funding requests that included $2.2 million from the health care trust fund to develop basic care, assisted living, and other alternatives to nursing home care. The requests passed 27–0.
June 21, 2000Opposes Government Spending Reduction
Source: ndlegis.gov
On 1998-04-20, he backed a proposal for $7 million in state matching funds for school technology and a local technology tax approved by school boards. The committee approved the draft changes 11–3. He later voted against dropping the proposal, but the committee dropped it 10–9.
April 20, 1998Opposes Government Spending Reduction
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Public Safety and Crime Control · 14 support

Voted for House Bill 1225, which adds a new felony level for reckless endangerment with a firearm. The North Dakota House passed it 72-21, and it became law.
April 21, 2025Supports Public Safety and Crime Control
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Voted for House Bill 1341, which made simple assault against an emergency department or hospital worker engaged in essential patient care while performing their duties a class C felony. The North Dakota House passed it 68-21, and it became law.
April 7, 2025Supports Public Safety and Crime Control
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Cosponsored House Bill 1353’s proposed study of electromagnetic pulse threats to the electric grid. After the bill was replaced, he voted for expanding confidential utility security reporting to physical security. The amended law required limits on public access to security records and meetings. He voted in the House on 2023-04-03.
April 3, 2023Supports Public Safety and Crime Control
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On 2018-09-13, he voted yes on the Highway Patrol’s plan to buy about $45,000 in drones and related equipment for crash investigations and search and rescue. The Budget Section rejected the request 16–18. In 2019, he voted for the Highway Patrol budget, which included $96,228 for drones. The budget became law.
September 13, 2018Supports Public Safety and Crime Control
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Cosponsored and voted for House Bill 1359 to add Silver Alert provisions for missing disabled or vulnerable elderly adults and developmentally disabled minors. The amended bill became law. He voted in the House on 2017-02-21.
February 21, 2017Supports Public Safety and Crime Control
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Cosponsored and voted for House Bill 1422 to increase penalties and require specified arrests for providing alcohol to people under 21. The House rejected it 10–80. He voted in the House on 2017-02-14.
February 14, 2017Supports Public Safety and Crime Control
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Introduced and voted for House Bill 1467 to add qualifying U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers to the federal agents authorized to make arrests for state offenses under specified conditions. The bill became law. He voted in the House on 2015-02-11.
February 11, 2015Supports Public Safety and Crime Control
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Cosponsored and voted for HB 1321, which increased the penalty for unlawfully overtaking a stopped schoolbus from $50 to $100. The governor signed it on 2013-03-27. He voted in the House on 2013-02-04.
February 4, 2013Supports Public Safety and Crime Control
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Introduced and voted for the final HB 1232, which prohibited placement of certain traffic-safety hazards on section-line roads without permission, authorized their removal and billing of the responsible person, and exempted specified railroad work and facilities. The governor signed it on 2011-04-25. He voted in the House on 2011-04-07.
April 7, 2011Supports Public Safety and Crime Control
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Cosponsored laws expanding DNA collection from people convicted of felonies in 2005 to felony arrestees in 2007. He voted for the 2007 law, which included removal of DNA records after specified dismissals, acquittals, or reduced charges. The governor signed it on 2007-04-23. He voted in the House on 2007-04-19.
April 19, 2007Supports Public Safety and Crime Control
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Cosponsored HB 1431 and voted yes; the House passed it 98–0. The law asked lawmakers to consider studying prisons, treatment, and alternatives to imprisonment. It called for recommendations on reducing repeat offenses and crime. Governor Hoeven signed it on 2001-04-05. He voted in the House on 2001-02-20.
February 20, 2001Supports Public Safety and Crime Control
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Cosponsored HB 1147 and voted yes on the school notification proposal. It required police to notify school leaders when juvenile court petitions alleged serious crimes against people, drug offenses, or dangerous weapons. It allowed teachers to receive confidential details for school safety. It also required notice when a court cleared the juvenile. Later voted to override the governor's veto; the House voted 81–13. The Senate's 29–18 vote failed to override the veto, so the bill did not become law. He voted in the House on 1997-04-04.
April 4, 1997Supports Public Safety and Crime Control
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Cosponsored SB 2160, served on its conference committee, and voted yes twice. The law added alcohol and drug testing rules for snowmobile riders on public land and private land with public access. It treated the first two offenses as infractions and the third as a misdemeanor. It set fines and riding bans, including a $500 fee for refusing testing. Monson moved to adopt the final report; the House passed it, 93–0. The governor signed it on 1997-04-09. He voted in the House on 1997-04-02.
April 2, 1997Supports Public Safety and Crime Control
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Cosponsored SB2331 and voted yes to create a Class A misdemeanor for driving under the influence with a minor passenger when the driver was at least 21. The House passed it 93–3, and the governor signed it on 1995-03-10. He voted in the House on 1995-03-03.
March 3, 1995Supports Public Safety and Crime Control
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Criminal Justice and Civil Liberties · 19 support · 7 oppose

On 2026-09-04, he voted for licensing sales of tested pure-leaf kratom to adults while banning extracts and setting criminal penalties for specified synthetic or high-concentration derivatives. The bill became law. He also voted for a broader natural-kratom ban, which failed in the House 46–47.
September 4, 2026Opposes Criminal Justice and Civil Liberties
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Voted for House Bill 1600, which sets up an immigration law clinic at the University of North Dakota school of law. The North Dakota House passed it 64-29, and it became law.
April 21, 2025Supports Criminal Justice and Civil Liberties
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Voted against Senate Bill 2307, a bill to make libraries and schools keep sexual material away from minors. The North Dakota House passed it 49-45, but the Governor vetoed it and the override failed, so it did not become law.
April 14, 2025Supports Criminal Justice and Civil Liberties
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Voted for House Bill 1341, which made simple assault against an emergency department or hospital worker engaged in essential patient care while performing their duties a class C felony. The North Dakota House passed it 68-21, and it became law.
April 7, 2025Opposes Criminal Justice and Civil Liberties
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Voted against Senate Bill 2352, which lets a child of 18 months or younger live with their mother at the Heart River correctional center. The North Dakota House passed it 48-42, and it became law.
March 26, 2025Opposes Criminal Justice and Civil Liberties
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Cosponsored and voted for House Bill 1337, which proposed $10 million for mental health and substance use treatment for incarcerated people, including county grants and private service contracts. The House rejected it 10–83. He voted in the House on 2025-02-19.
February 19, 2025Supports Criminal Justice and Civil Liberties
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Voted for House Bill 1217, which repeals the law making it a crime to willfully transfer a body fluid containing HIV. The North Dakota House passed it 50-43, and it became law.
February 19, 2025Supports Criminal Justice and Civil Liberties
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Cosponsored and voted for House Bill 1452 to impose a 90% tax on nonresident contributions supporting or opposing initiated measures. The amended bill directed revenue to the general fund and required contribution reports. It failed to obtain the required House majority, with 47 votes for and 44 against. He voted in the House on 2023-02-14.
February 14, 2023Opposes Criminal Justice and Civil Liberties
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Introduced and voted for House Bill 1349 to replace North Dakota’s industrial hemp law with a licensing system for growing and processing hemp containing no more than 0.3% delta-9 THC by dry weight. The law added violation procedures and excluded hemp from the medical marijuana definition. It became law in March 2019. He voted in the House on 2019-02-20.
February 20, 2019Supports Criminal Justice and Civil Liberties
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Cosponsored and voted for the final version of House Bill 1275 to protect voluntary student religious expression and student initiated prayer in school activities. The bill became law. He voted in the House on 2017-04-20.
April 20, 2017Supports Criminal Justice and Civil Liberties
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Cosponsored and voted for House Bill 1422 to increase penalties and require specified arrests for providing alcohol to people under 21. The House rejected it 10–80. He voted in the House on 2017-02-14.
February 14, 2017Opposes Criminal Justice and Civil Liberties
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Joined a petition dated 2016-06-10, asking the DEA to remove industrial hemp from federal drug controls. Its first plan covered plants with no more than 1% THC and more CBD than THC. Its backup plan used a 0.3% THC limit.
June 10, 2016Supports Criminal Justice and Civil Liberties
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Cosponsored and voted for Senate Bill 2315 to raise the aggregate political subdivision liability limit for a single occurrence from $500,000 to $1 million while retaining the $250,000 per-person limit. The amended bill became law. He voted in the House on 2015-03-19.
March 19, 2015Supports Criminal Justice and Civil Liberties
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Introduced and voted for House Bill 1436 to revise industrial hemp licensing and authorize specified hemp research and pilot program activities. The amended law changed the criminal conviction licensing bar to discretionary denial and allowed applications at any time. He voted in the House on 2015-02-20.
February 20, 2015Supports Criminal Justice and Civil Liberties
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Cosponsored and voted for amended HB 1373, which imposed warrant and privacy safeguards for drone surveillance, prohibited armed drones and certain unconsented surveillance, and set retention and documentation rules with specified exceptions. The Senate rejected both divisions of the bill on 2013-03-15. He voted in the House on 2013-02-22.
February 22, 2013Supports Criminal Justice and Civil Liberties
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On 2007-06-18, joined Wayne Hauge in suing the DEA to allow hemp growing under North Dakota licenses without federal approval. A federal appeals court upheld the dismissal on 2009-12-22, ruling that federal drug law covered their planned crops. On 2010-05-18, Monson asked another federal appeals court to order the DEA to act on his hemp-growing application.
May 18, 2010Supports Criminal Justice and Civil Liberties
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Sponsored HB 1549 and prepared its amendment extending state hemp licensure to research and exempting federally licensed research from the state licensing subsection. His amendment removed the original proposal allowing harvest after an excessive THC test. He voted for the amended bill on February 6 and April 16; the enacted law declared that state hemp licenses were independent of federal drug-enforcement approval. The governor signed it on 2009-04-24. He voted in the House on 2009-04-16.
April 16, 2009Supports Criminal Justice and Civil Liberties
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Sponsored resolutions from 1999 through 2009 seeking federal permission for industrial hemp farming. The 2009 resolution asked for North Dakota to regulate hemp without individual federal applications, licenses, or fees. Both chambers adopted it. His sponsorship of the 2009 resolution was listed on 2009-01-29.
January 29, 2009Supports Criminal Justice and Civil Liberties
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Cosponsored laws expanding DNA collection from people convicted of felonies in 2005 to felony arrestees in 2007. He voted for the 2007 law, which included removal of DNA records after specified dismissals, acquittals, or reduced charges. The governor signed it on 2007-04-23. He voted in the House on 2007-04-19.
April 19, 2007Opposes Criminal Justice and Civil Liberties
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Sponsored and voted for amended HB 1490, allowing North Dakota State University and other licensed people to import and resell certified industrial hemp seed and authorizing state background checks for hemp license applicants. The original $50,000 appropriation and sole university distribution rule were removed before his vote. Governor Hoeven signed it on 2007-03-05. He voted in the House on 2007-02-06.
February 6, 2007Supports Criminal Justice and Civil Liberties
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Proposed penalties for unauthorized access to the state criminal justice data system. On 2006-10-11, he seconded and backed a committee bill draft that limited system access to approved users and included criminal history checks for state technology contractors.
October 11, 2006Supports Criminal Justice and Civil Liberties
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Cosponsored HB 1431 and voted yes; the House passed it 98–0. The law asked lawmakers to consider studying prisons, treatment, and alternatives to imprisonment. It called for recommendations on reducing repeat offenses and crime. Governor Hoeven signed it on 2001-04-05. He voted in the House on 2001-02-20.
February 20, 2001Supports Criminal Justice and Civil Liberties
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Sponsored the 1997 state hemp study and the 1999 law allowing licensed farming of hemp with no more than 0.3% THC. He voted for the final 1999 law, which required seed records, reports, testing, fees, and background checks. The governor signed it on 1999-04-17. He voted in the House on 1999-04-09.
April 9, 1999Supports Criminal Justice and Civil Liberties
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Cosponsored SB 2160, served on its conference committee, and voted yes twice. The law added alcohol and drug testing rules for snowmobile riders on public land and private land with public access. It treated the first two offenses as infractions and the third as a misdemeanor. It set fines and riding bans, including a $500 fee for refusing testing. Monson moved to adopt the final report; the House passed it, 93–0. The governor signed it on 1997-04-09. He voted in the House on 1997-04-02.
April 2, 1997Opposes Criminal Justice and Civil Liberties
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Cosponsored HB 1192 and voted yes on tighter limits for seat belt tickets. The bill required police to issue another traffic ticket before adding a seat belt ticket. It capped the seat belt fee at $20 or the other ticket's fee, whichever was lower. The House rejected it, 32–62, on 1997-02-07. He voted in the House on 1997-02-07.
February 7, 1997Supports Criminal Justice and Civil Liberties
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Cosponsored HB1474 and voted yes twice to keep school employee investigation records confidential until the investigation ended. The bill limited the investigation and decision on discipline to 60 days after a complaint was received. The House passed the final version 91–7, and the governor signed it on 1993-04-09. He voted in the House on 1993-03-25.
March 25, 1993Supports Criminal Justice and Civil Liberties
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Housing Affordability · 2 support

Cosponsored and voted for amended SB 2333, proposing $500,000 in general-fund grants to bridge financing gaps for residential construction in rural communities, with matching contributions and a cap of 45 percent of the gap. The House rejected it, 35–58. He voted in the House on 2007-03-15.
March 15, 2007Supports Housing Affordability
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Cosponsored HB 1326 to offer an income-tax credit covering up to half the cost of a new primary home. It applied to small cities outside the area near the state’s ten largest cities. Voted yes on the bill, which failed 31–63. He voted in the House on 2003-02-10.
February 10, 2003Supports Housing Affordability
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Social Programs and Welfare · 14 support · 2 oppose

On 2026-01-22, he voted for a $7 million school meal program for students in households earning up to three times the federal poverty level. The House rejected the bill 45–48.
January 22, 2026Supports Social Programs and Welfare
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Voted for both House versions of House Bill 1176. The final version raised the primary residence property tax credit to $1,600 and limited property tax levy growth to 3%, with exceptions and voter overrides. It also increased renter refunds and disabled veteran tax benefits and appropriated $408.9 million from the legacy property tax relief fund for the credit. The House passed it 86-4, and it became law. He voted in the House on 2025-05-02.
May 2, 2025Supports Social Programs and Welfare
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Cosponsored and voted for $1 million rural grocery preservation and food access grants in 2023 and their 2025 renewal. The 2025 law prioritized existing stores and limited grants for reopening studies and food processing. The House passed it 75–17. He voted in the House on 2025-04-15.
April 15, 2025Supports Social Programs and Welfare
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Voted against Senate Bill 2352, which lets a child of 18 months or younger live with their mother at the Heart River correctional center. The North Dakota House passed it 48-42, and it became law.
March 26, 2025Opposes Social Programs and Welfare
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Sponsored and voted for House Bill 1548, which proposed a $10 million one-time grant for a fitness center benefiting Life Skills and Transition Center residents. The House rejected it 16–77. He voted in the House on 2025-02-06.
February 6, 2025Supports Social Programs and Welfare
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On 2025-01-24, he voted for creating a court process to restore parental rights in limited foster-care cases after at least a year, with no adoption or adoption placement and proof of safe parenting. It required the child’s best interests and excluded cases involving specified sexual abuse or serious injury. The House passed HB1034 91–0, and it became law.
January 24, 2025Supports Social Programs and Welfare
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Cosponsored and voted for House Bill 1243 to protect businesses donating qualifying food from liability, except for gross negligence or intentional misconduct. The House passed it 93–0, and it became law. He voted in the House on 2023-01-24.
January 24, 2023Supports Social Programs and Welfare
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Cosponsored and twice voted for House Bill 1407 to expand tribal health funding and permitted uses under Medicaid care coordination agreements. The final law directed 80% of excess federal funding to the tribal fund, up from 60%. It allowed capped construction spending. He voted in the House on 2021-04-15.
April 15, 2021Supports Social Programs and Welfare
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Cosponsored and voted for House Bill 1359 to add Silver Alert provisions for missing disabled or vulnerable elderly adults and developmentally disabled minors. The amended bill became law. He voted in the House on 2017-02-21.
February 21, 2017Supports Social Programs and Welfare
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Cosponsored and voted for House Bill 1285, which appropriated $650,000 from the strategic investment and improvements fund for domestic violence shelter facility grants in non-oil-producing counties, with local matching requirements. The amended bill became law. He voted in the House on 2015-02-25.
February 25, 2015Supports Social Programs and Welfare
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Cosponsored and voted for HB 1434, which added qualifying veterans with at least a 50% service-connected disability to the reduced-fee resident fishing-license categories and set the discounted license fee at $5. The governor signed it on 2013-04-02. He voted in the House on 2013-02-07.
February 7, 2013Supports Social Programs and Welfare
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Introduced HB 1214 and voted to repeal the scheduled expiration of North Dakota’s parenting-coordinator program. The governor signed the bill on 2013-03-27. He voted in the House on 2013-02-01.
February 1, 2013Supports Social Programs and Welfare
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On 2000-06-21, he voted for a group of funding requests that included $2.2 million from the health care trust fund to develop basic care, assisted living, and other alternatives to nursing home care. The requests passed 27–0.
June 21, 2000Supports Social Programs and Welfare
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Cosponsored SCR 4038 and voted yes on a study of advocacy programs run by the Department of Human Services. The resolution asked the Legislative Council to study how the programs worked and ways to improve them. It also requested a study of merging them, including vulnerable-adult protective services, into the protection-and-advocacy program. The House adopted it with six other resolutions, 95–0, on 1997-03-13. It was delivered to the secretary of state for filing on March 20. He voted in the House on 1997-03-13.
March 13, 1997Supports Social Programs and Welfare
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Cosponsored HB 1300 and voted yes twice to change county burial payment rules. It also allowed cremation. The law replaced separate payment limits with funeral charges negotiated by county commissioners. It set a $1,500 minimum for covered burial services, including transport, the grave space, and opening and closing the grave. The county social service board paid the charge after subtracting money left by the deceased for those costs. The House passed the final version, 94–2. The governor signed it on 1995-04-07. He voted in the House on 1995-03-29.
March 29, 1995Supports Social Programs and Welfare
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Cosponsored HB 1252 and voted yes twice to limit workers' compensation coverage for mental injuries. The final law excluded mental injuries caused by mental stimuli. It kept the listed coverage for physical injuries caused by mental stimuli, with requirements for a link to work and unusual stress. The House passed the final version, 72–18. The governor signed it on 1995-04-03. He voted in the House on 1995-03-27.
March 27, 1995Opposes Social Programs and Welfare
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Public Education Quality · 55 support

On 2026-01-22, he voted for requiring presidential physical fitness assessments in school physical education classes, including nonpublic high schools. The bill set an August 2027 start date and allowed state-approved exceptions.
January 22, 2026Supports Public Education Quality
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On 2026-01-22, he voted for a $7 million school meal program for students in households earning up to three times the federal poverty level. The House rejected the bill 45–48.
January 22, 2026Supports Public Education Quality
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Voted for Senate Bill 2213, which required candidates for secondary mathematics teaching licenses to demonstrate competence in direct and explicit mathematics instruction and extended that requirement to elementary teaching licenses from July 2027. It also required evidence-based school mathematics curricula, training, screening and interventions. The North Dakota House passed it 63-30, and it became law.
April 24, 2025Supports Public Education Quality
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Cosponsored and supported both House passages of House Bill 1498. It authorized first-year teacher signing bonuses at career and technology centers and revised school district bonus eligibility for new roles, with a two-year wait for teachers hired from the same role in another district. It became law. He voted in the House on 2025-04-17.
April 17, 2025Supports Public Education Quality
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Cosponsored House Bill 1497 to expand preschool admission for some children turning four before December 1. He opposed its first House passage, then supported the later version that also extended the age exception to Best in Class program eligibility. The final House vote was 79–14, and it became law. He voted in the House on 2025-03-19.
March 19, 2025Supports Public Education Quality
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Cosponsored and voted for House Bill 1376 to require resident school districts to pay Center for Distance Education course fees. The law also barred denial of open enrollment in approved virtual schools and required annual comparisons of virtual and nonvirtual student performance. He voted in the House on 2023-04-06.
April 6, 2023Supports Public Education Quality
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Cosponsored and voted for Senate Bill 2070 to allow eligible teacher-permit holders enrolled in teacher education to teach for up to seven years. The law retained background checks and restrictions on permitted subjects, and extended the temporary permit provisions through July 2031. He voted in the House on 2023-03-20.
March 20, 2023Supports Public Education Quality
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In 2021, moved to advance a computer science and cybersecurity graduation requirement, then voted for a revised law ordering a curriculum review. In 2022, seconded and voted for a motion against recommending a new course requirement. On 2023-02-16, he voted for HB 1398, which required schools to teach computer science and set a course or school-approved study plan for graduation after July 2025. The governor signed it on 2023-03-24.
February 16, 2023Supports Public Education Quality
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Sponsored and voted for House Bill 1163 to create an optional career and technical education high school diploma. It required written parental consent, specified coursework, and qualifying ACT or WorkKeys results. The House rejected it 18–75. He voted in the House on 2023-02-09.
February 9, 2023Supports Public Education Quality
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Moved to set aside $10 million from money withheld from school aid for upgrades to state school data systems, plus $100,000 in federal relief funds for schools without federal emergency aid. On 2021-11-11, he voted for HB 1506, the budget containing that plan. The House passed the final bill 82–11, and the governor signed it on 2021-11-15.
November 11, 2021Supports Public Education Quality
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Cosponsored and voted for Senate Bill 2147 to let eligible high school students earn specified course credits through approved GED subject assessments. The final version required school board approval and program criteria. It became law. He voted in the House on 2021-03-15.
March 15, 2021Supports Public Education Quality
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Cosponsored and voted for House Bill 1210 to consider studying teachers’ classroom supply expenses and a reimbursement program. The bill became law and authorized consideration of that study. He voted in the House on 2021-01-25.
January 25, 2021Supports Public Education Quality
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Introduced House Bill 1217 to offer provisional school counselor credentials to bachelor’s degree holders enrolled in approved graduate counseling programs. Applicants had two years to finish, including half their coursework in the first year. He requested withdrawal of the bill on 2021-01-20.
January 20, 2021Supports Public Education Quality
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On 2020-09-14, he voted for a committee plan to change college funding, including more aid for technical programs. He also backed a plan that restored a 96 percent minimum funding level. In 2016, he voted against extending that minimum.
September 14, 2020Supports Public Education Quality
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On 2019-12-18, he voted to accept $17.8 million in federal money for a statewide literacy plan covering preschool through twelfth grade.
December 18, 2019Supports Public Education Quality
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Cosponsored and voted for Senate Bill 2171 authorizing the superintendent of public instruction to adopt credential rules for computer and cyber science teachers. The bill became law. He voted in the House on 2019-03-13.
March 13, 2019Supports Public Education Quality
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Cosponsored and voted for House Bill 1324, which set school aid at $9,646 per weighted student unit for 2017–2019 and established payment limits and local revenue adjustments. The final version required biennial regional education association audits and authorized withholding payments for audit irregularities. It became law. He voted in the House on 2017-04-18.
April 18, 2017Supports Public Education Quality
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Introduced and backed $13.6 million for fast-growing school districts in 2013. In 2017, he cosponsored and backed changes to school construction loans plus $6 million for enrollment growth and $500,000 for English learner grants. Both measures became law. He voted in the House on 2017-04-04.
April 4, 2017Supports Public Education Quality
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Cosponsored and voted for Senate Bill 2144 to appropriate $500,000 from the student loan trust fund for tribal college workforce development grants for 2017–2019. The amended bill became law. He voted in the House on 2017-04-04.
April 4, 2017Supports Public Education Quality
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On 2016-08-19, he voted for a committee proposal to raise annual teacher loan forgiveness from $1,000 to $1,500 and bar recipients from also receiving technology loan forgiveness. The committee approved it 15–0.
August 19, 2016Supports Public Education Quality
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Cosponsored and voted for the final version of Senate Bill 2209 to require annual youth suicide prevention training for middle and high school instructional staff, teachers and administrators. The law replaced the previous biennial schedule. He voted in the House on 2015-03-13.
March 13, 2015Supports Public Education Quality
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Cosponsored and voted for House Bill 1393 to appropriate $100,000 from the general fund for a science, technology, engineering and mathematics advancement initiative for 2015–2017. The bill became law. He voted in the House on 2015-02-23.
February 23, 2015Supports Public Education Quality
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Introduced and voted for House Bill 1315 to revise the conditions for offering higher compensation to fill teaching vacancies, subject to authorization by the superintendent of public instruction after unsuccessful recruitment efforts. The Senate rejected it 6–40. He voted in the House on 2015-02-03.
February 3, 2015Supports Public Education Quality
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On 2014-10-15, he voted for a $2 billion committee school funding plan that included extra aid for young at-risk students and English learners, along with low-interest school construction loans.
October 15, 2014Supports Public Education Quality
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Introduced HB 1319 and voted for its final school-finance proposal on May 2 and again on reconsideration on May 3. The final proposal set funding calculations at $8,810 per weighted student unit in 2013–14 and $9,092 in 2014–15, with a 50-mill local contribution and revised school-district levy limits. It failed on reconsideration, 46–46. The Legislative Council’s final session analysis reported that funding-formula provisions from the bill were included in enacted HB 1013. He voted in the House on 2013-05-03.
May 3, 2013Supports Public Education Quality
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Cosponsored and voted for HB 1228, which appropriated $160,000 from the general fund for STEM advancement during 2013–15 and authorized continuing acceptance of gifts, grants and donations for the program. The governor signed it on 2013-04-11. He voted in the House on 2013-02-25.
February 25, 2013Supports Public Education Quality
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On 2010-10-12, he as education committee chair, backed a school approval process requiring teacher licenses, safety checks, and plans to improve learning in public schools. The committee approved it 16–1. He later voted for HB1029, which passed the House 93–0 and became law.
October 12, 2010Supports Public Education Quality
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On 2009-05-01, he voted for a school funding law that provided about $110 million in new state funding, changed high school graduation requirements, and required career advisors, counselors, and student performance staff. The House passed the final bill 86–6.
May 1, 2009Supports Public Education Quality
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Cosponsored SB 2199, voted against a substitute amendment containing a renter credit and a larger school tax-relief appropriation, then voted for the House and final conference versions. The enacted package appropriated $295 million for school property-tax levy reductions in 2009–11, created a property-tax relief sustainability fund, prescribed oil-trust transfers, and lowered corporate and individual income-tax rates. The governor signed it on 2009-04-30. He voted in the House on 2009-04-29.
April 29, 2009Supports Public Education Quality
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On 2008-09-04, he asked legislative staff to draft higher graduation requirements with one-half unit of health and one unit of physical education. He said the courses helped schools address risky behavior among young people.
September 4, 2008Supports Public Education Quality
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Cosponsored and voted for a new school funding formula in 2007. He backed changes to the treatment of mineral revenue. The final law directed 70% of new per-student aid toward teacher pay, with a public hearing and school board exception, and added maintenance grants and special education funding. He voted in the House on 2007-04-23.
April 23, 2007Supports Public Education Quality
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Sponsored HB 1270 and voted for its House and final versions, changing the requirements for teacher professional development days and authorizing a half-day of instructional-time credit for attendance at a six-hour session or two four-hour sessions. Governor Hoeven signed it on 2007-04-13. He voted in the House on 2007-04-06.
April 6, 2007Supports Public Education Quality
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Cosponsored HB 1461 and voted for its House and final versions, expanding higher education information technology planning and oversight and establishing conditions on use of the Northern Tier research network, including restrictions on resale and nonresearch use. Governor Hoeven signed it on 2007-04-11. He voted in the House on 2007-04-04.
April 4, 2007Supports Public Education Quality
Source: ndlegis.gov
Cosponsored and voted for amended SB 2347, proposing college tuition grants for qualifying North Dakota graduates with academic requirements, a $15 million general-fund transfer, and a $10 million transfer from the fire and tornado fund. The House rejected it, 28–65. He voted in the House on 2007-03-22.
March 22, 2007Supports Public Education Quality
Source: ndlegis.gov
Cosponsored and voted for HB 1484, a proposed $150,000 general-fund program reimbursing one-third of career training tuition, up to $5,000, after three years of qualifying work in a rural community. The House rejected it, 43–50. He voted in the House on 2007-02-13.
February 13, 2007Supports Public Education Quality
Source: ndlegis.gov
Sponsored and voted for amended HB 1249, expanding teacher loan forgiveness to $2,000 annually for up to five years, with an additional $1,000 for teachers in small communities. The House passed the bill, 91–0; a later Senate version narrowed the small-community threshold, and the Senate rejected it, 20–24. He voted in the House on 2007-02-13.
February 13, 2007Supports Public Education Quality
Source: ndlegis.gov
Cosponsored and voted for HB 1194, changing high school instructional requirements, increasing the basic program from 21 to 22 units, and repealing statutory Goals 2000 and school-to-work provisions. The House rejected the bill, 32–59. He voted in the House on 2007-02-08.
February 8, 2007Supports Public Education Quality
Source: ndlegis.gov
Cosponsored SB 2197, proposing $250,000 in general-fund grants for elementary entrepreneurship instruction with a 50 percent local match. The Senate rejected it, 22–23. His sponsorship was listed on 2007-01-15.
January 15, 2007Supports Public Education Quality
Source: ndlegis.gov
Sponsored and voted for HB 1521, which combined a 22 percent individual income tax surtax and a $102.822 million school-aid appropriation with a proposed 35-mill reduction in school property tax levies. The House rejected the bill, 33–58. He voted in the House on 2005-02-11.
February 11, 2005Supports Public Education Quality
Source: ndlegis.gov
Sponsored and voted for HB 1387, which lowered the technology occupations student loan repayment program’s minimum college grade-point average from 3.0 to 2.5 and removed its internship requirement. The House passed the bill; the Senate rejected it, 4–41. He voted in the House on 2005-01-31.
January 31, 2005Supports Public Education Quality
Source: ndlegis.gov
On 2004-10-04, he backed removing federal aid from the calculation of extra state payments to high school districts. He said the change matched federal rules. He later voted for HB1032, which passed the House 88–0 and became law.
October 4, 2004Supports Public Education Quality
Source: ndlegis.gov
Cosponsored HB 1489 and voted for its House and final conference versions. The enacted law revised teacher qualification requirements, barred accreditation rules from exceeding the education standards and practices board’s requirements, and protected school boards’ authority to reimburse teachers for continuing education connected to the No Child Left Behind Act. Governor Hoeven signed it on 2003-05-02. He voted in the House on 2003-04-18.
April 18, 2003Supports Public Education Quality
Source: ndlegis.gov
Sponsored HCR 3079, which urged Congress to keep E-rate support for affordable communications in schools and libraries. Both chambers adopted the resolution by voice votes. His sponsorship was listed on 2003-03-26.
March 26, 2003Supports Public Education Quality
Source: ndlegis.gov
Cosponsored SB 2169 and voted yes; the House passed it 84–5. The law banned fees for textbooks and items needed for courses required for graduation or grade advancement. It allowed annual school-instrument fees up to rental costs or depreciation plus maintenance. Governor Hoeven signed it on 2003-03-21. He voted in the House on 2003-03-13.
March 13, 2003Supports Public Education Quality
Source: ndlegis.gov
On 2002-10-10, he voted for requiring high schools to offer more courses and requiring school boards to publish long-term plans. Both committee proposals passed 17–0. He voted against a $340,000 pilot program for teacher pay based on teaching skills. That proposal failed 6–10.
October 10, 2002Supports Public Education Quality
Source: ndlegis.gov
On 2002-06-07, he presented a school funding proposal using a 40-mill local tax deduction and less state aid for districts with high spending or tax rates or very low tax rates. He also moved a proposal requiring at least 21 credits for high school graduation, which the committee approved. He voted to drop a plan requiring school districts to serve at least 225 students in kindergarten through grade 12. The committee dropped that plan 12–9.
June 7, 2002Supports Public Education Quality
Source: ndlegis.gov
Cosponsored HB 1344 and voted yes three times, including the final 76–14 House vote. The law raised state school aid. It set minimum full-time teacher pay for nine-month contracts at $18,500, then $20,000. It added teacher-pay reimbursements, pay reports, and grants for national teacher certification. It also lowered the cash-balance threshold used to reduce district aid, starting in 2004. Governor Hoeven signed it on 2001-04-30. He voted in the House on 2001-04-28.
April 28, 2001Supports Public Education Quality
Source: ndlegis.gov
Cosponsored HB 1433 and voted yes to pay schools for sharing teachers, specialists, and superintendents. It offered four years of payments, then required the participating districts to merge. The House rejected it 9–86. He voted in the House on 2001-02-19.
February 19, 2001Supports Public Education Quality
Source: ndlegis.gov
Cosponsored HB 1310 and voted yes to set aside $120,000 for teacher retraining scholarships. It required recipients to teach in North Dakota for two years after their courses. The House passed it 67–29, but the Senate rejected it 7–42. He voted in the House on 2001-02-14.
February 14, 2001Supports Public Education Quality
Source: ndlegis.gov
Sponsored HCR 3078 to study fair access to education and accurate state school funding calculations and payments. Both chambers adopted the resolution by voice vote. It was sent to the Secretary of State for filing March 23. His sponsorship was listed on 1999-02-16.
February 16, 1999Supports Public Education Quality
Source: ndlegis.gov
On 1998-04-20, he backed a proposal for $7 million in state matching funds for school technology and a local technology tax approved by school boards. The committee approved the draft changes 11–3. He later voted against dropping the proposal, but the committee dropped it 10–9.
April 20, 1998Supports Public Education Quality
Source: ndlegis.gov
Cosponsored SB 2173 and voted yes twice on school calendar changes. The final law required 173 instruction days within a 180-day school term. It set daily instruction minimums of five and a half hours for elementary students and six hours for high school students. It stopped counting emergency closure days toward the school term. It also removed student absences from the aid attendance calculation. The final version dropped time off for parent conferences held outside school hours. The House passed it, 80–14; the governor signed it on 1997-04-08. He voted in the House on 1997-04-02.
April 2, 1997Supports Public Education Quality
Source: ndlegis.gov
Cosponsored HB 1291 and voted yes on higher school technology tax authority. The proposal doubled the property tax limit from five to ten mills for distance learning and school technology. It also removed the requirement for voter approval. The House rejected it, 10–86, on 1997-02-10. He voted in the House on 1997-02-10.
February 10, 1997Supports Public Education Quality
Source: ndlegis.gov
Cosponsored HB1291 and voted yes twice to base tuition for students attending another school district on that district’s costs instead of county averages. It used full-time student counts and removed the rule setting kindergarten tuition at half the elementary rate. The House passed the final version 84–0, and the governor signed it on 1993-04-02. He voted in the House on 1993-03-18.
March 18, 1993Supports Public Education Quality
Source: ndlegis.gov
Cosponsored SCR4039, which directed a study of help for first-year teachers. It called for a report on whether programs such as mentoring and peer assistance helped new teachers succeed. Both chambers adopted the resolution, and it was filed on 1993-03-22. His sponsorship was listed on 1993-02-03.
February 3, 1993Supports Public Education Quality
Source: ndlegis.gov

Gun Control · 2 support

Voted for House Bill 1225, which adds a new felony level for reckless endangerment with a firearm. The North Dakota House passed it 72-21, and it became law.
April 21, 2025Supports Gun Control
Source: legiscan.com
Voted against House Bill 1411, a bill to ban red flag gun orders across North Dakota. The North Dakota House rejected it 39-53, so it did not become law.
February 25, 2025Supports Gun Control
Source: legiscan.com

Women's Reproductive Rights · 4 oppose

Voted against House Bill 1478, a bill to write a right to birth control into state law. The North Dakota House rejected it 27-66, so it did not become law.
February 12, 2025Opposes Women's Reproductive Rights
Source: legiscan.com
Voted against House Bill 1477, a bill to write a right to fertility treatment into state law. The North Dakota House rejected it 34-59, so it did not become law.
February 12, 2025Opposes Women's Reproductive Rights
Source: legiscan.com
Cosponsored and voted for House Concurrent Resolution 3038 urging North Dakota courts to stop citing Roe v. Wade or its holding. The House rejected the nonbinding resolution 30–60. He voted in the House on 2019-02-15.
February 15, 2019Opposes Women's Reproductive Rights
Source: ndlegis.gov
Cosponsored and voted for HB 1336, which required abortion providers to tell patients about reversing an abortion started with pills and urge them to act quickly. It became law in March 2019. A federal court blocked enforcement in September 2019, then ended that order when the parties dismissed the case in October 2023. He voted in the House on 2019-01-28.
January 28, 2019Opposes Women's Reproductive Rights
Source: ndlegis.gov

Election Integrity · 2 support

On 2001-10-17, he voted against recommending an independent commission to prepare legislative maps for lawmakers. The redistricting committee rejected the proposal 6–9.
October 17, 2001Supports Election Integrity
Source: ndlegis.gov
Cosponsored HB1457 and voted yes to allow counties to share electronic vote-counting machines and their costs. The bill also set rules for delivering ballots to a public location with election officials from each represented party and posting notice of when and where votes were counted. The House passed it 94–0, and the governor signed it on 1993-04-07. He voted in the House on 1993-02-15.
February 15, 1993Supports Election Integrity
Source: ndlegis.gov

Personal Income Tax Reduction · 9 support · 1 oppose

Sponsored and voted for House Bill 1107 to deduct federally taxable Segal AmeriCorps education awards from North Dakota individual income taxes. The House passed it 84–5, but the Senate rejected it 22–25 and it did not become law. He voted in the House on 2025-01-10.
January 10, 2025Supports Personal Income Tax Reduction
Source: ndlegis.gov
On 2021-11-12, he voted for SB 2351, which removed the income limits on North Dakota's Social Security income tax break starting in 2021. It also removed Social Security from the income used to figure the marriage tax credit. The House passed it 88–0, and the governor signed it on 2021-11-12.
November 12, 2021Supports Personal Income Tax Reduction
Source: ndlegis.gov
On 2021-11-11, he voted for HB 1515, which gave North Dakota residents an income tax credit of up to $350 for each of 2021 and 2022. The credit stopped at the tax owed, with no refund or credit carried to another year. The House passed it 92–0, and the governor signed it on 2021-11-12.
November 11, 2021Supports Personal Income Tax Reduction
Source: ndlegis.gov
Cosponsored and voted for the amended HB 1277, which established an individual-income-tax deduction of 100% of the first $75,000 in qualifying dividends, net capital gains and interest earnings and 90% above that amount. The amended bill omitted the original general tax-rate changes. It subsequently failed in the Senate. He voted in the House on 2013-02-25.
February 25, 2013Supports Personal Income Tax Reduction
Source: ndlegis.gov
Cosponsored HB 1353, which added an individual income-tax credit for qualifying smaller wind installations and expanded their sales-tax exemption. He was absent for the House vote in which it failed, 26–61. His sponsorship was listed on 2013-01-18.
January 18, 2013Supports Personal Income Tax Reduction
Source: ndlegis.gov
Cosponsored SB 2199, voted against a substitute amendment containing a renter credit and a larger school tax-relief appropriation, then voted for the House and final conference versions. The enacted package appropriated $295 million for school property-tax levy reductions in 2009–11, created a property-tax relief sustainability fund, prescribed oil-trust transfers, and lowered corporate and individual income-tax rates. The governor signed it on 2009-04-30. He voted in the House on 2009-04-29.
April 29, 2009Supports Personal Income Tax Reduction
Source: ndlegis.gov
Sponsored and voted for amended HB 1514, adding biomass equipment to the existing geothermal, solar, and wind energy installation tax credit. The original extension to simplified individual income tax returns was removed before his vote. Governor Hoeven signed the bill on 2007-03-09. He voted in the House on 2007-02-02.
February 2, 2007Supports Personal Income Tax Reduction
Source: ndlegis.gov
Cosponsored and voted for HB 1481, extending the existing income tax credit for geothermal, solar, or wind equipment to taxpayers using the simplified individual income tax calculation. The House rejected the bill, 32–57. He voted in the House on 2005-02-11.
February 11, 2005Supports Personal Income Tax Reduction
Source: ndlegis.gov
Sponsored and voted for HB 1521, which combined a 22 percent individual income tax surtax and a $102.822 million school-aid appropriation with a proposed 35-mill reduction in school property tax levies. The House rejected the bill, 33–58. He voted in the House on 2005-02-11.
February 11, 2005Opposes Personal Income Tax Reduction
Source: ndlegis.gov
Cosponsored HB 1326 to offer an income-tax credit covering up to half the cost of a new primary home. It applied to small cities outside the area near the state’s ten largest cities. Voted yes on the bill, which failed 31–63. He voted in the House on 2003-02-10.
February 10, 2003Supports Personal Income Tax Reduction
Source: ndlegis.gov

Data Privacy · 5 support · 1 oppose

Cosponsored and voted for House Bill 1402 to exempt identifying records for applicants to specified university system and school superintendent positions and authorize closed search discussions, with disclosure procedures for finalists. The House rejected it 12–78. He voted in the House on 2015-01-30.
January 30, 2015Supports Data Privacy
Source: ndlegis.gov
Cosponsored and voted for amended HB 1373, which imposed warrant and privacy safeguards for drone surveillance, prohibited armed drones and certain unconsented surveillance, and set retention and documentation rules with specified exceptions. The Senate rejected both divisions of the bill on 2013-03-15. He voted in the House on 2013-02-22.
February 22, 2013Supports Data Privacy
Source: ndlegis.gov
Cosponsored laws expanding DNA collection from people convicted of felonies in 2005 to felony arrestees in 2007. He voted for the 2007 law, which included removal of DNA records after specified dismissals, acquittals, or reduced charges. The governor signed it on 2007-04-23. He voted in the House on 2007-04-19.
April 19, 2007Opposes Data Privacy
Source: ndlegis.gov
Proposed penalties for unauthorized access to the state criminal justice data system. On 2006-10-11, he seconded and backed a committee bill draft that limited system access to approved users and included criminal history checks for state technology contractors.
October 11, 2006Supports Data Privacy
Source: ndlegis.gov
Cosponsored and voted for amended SB 2186, restricting insurers’ use of specified personal insurance claim history, including nonpaid inquiries and stale claims, and requiring disclosure of the information used to applicants. Governor Hoeven signed the bill on 2005-04-07. He voted in the House on 2005-03-28.
March 28, 2005Supports Data Privacy
Source: ndlegis.gov
Cosponsored HB1474 and voted yes twice to keep school employee investigation records confidential until the investigation ended. The bill limited the investigation and decision on discipline to 60 days after a complaint was received. The House passed the final version 91–7, and the governor signed it on 1993-04-09. He voted in the House on 1993-03-25.
March 25, 1993Supports Data Privacy
Source: ndlegis.gov

Civil Rights · 7 support · 5 oppose

On 2026-01-23, he voted for $1.5 million to improve state websites and digital services for disability access and $325,000 for the Public Service Commission to take part in a federal lawsuit.
January 23, 2026Supports Civil Rights
Source: ndlegis.gov
Voted for House Bill 1217, which repeals the law making it a crime to willfully transfer a body fluid containing HIV. The North Dakota House passed it 50-43, and it became law.
February 19, 2025Supports Civil Rights
Source: legiscan.com
Voted for House Bill 1455, a bill to make the state consult tribes about bills that affect them. The North Dakota House passed it 63-28, but the Senate rejected it 7-40 and it did not become law.
February 18, 2025Supports Civil Rights
Source: legiscan.com
On 2025-01-24, he voted for creating a court process to restore parental rights in limited foster-care cases after at least a year, with no adoption or adoption placement and proof of safe parenting. It required the child’s best interests and excluded cases involving specified sexual abuse or serious injury. The House passed HB1034 91–0, and it became law.
January 24, 2025Supports Civil Rights
Source: ndlegis.gov
Cosponsored and voted for House Bill 1452 to impose a 90% tax on nonresident contributions supporting or opposing initiated measures. The amended bill directed revenue to the general fund and required contribution reports. It failed to obtain the required House majority, with 47 votes for and 44 against. He voted in the House on 2023-02-14.
February 14, 2023Opposes Civil Rights
Source: ndlegis.gov
On 2021-11-12, he voted for HB 1511, which required employers to allow COVID-19 vaccine exemptions for antibody proof, testing, health risks, or religious, moral, or philosophical beliefs, except when federal rules required vaccination. He also backed keeping public colleges' own rules on vaccine records. The House passed the final bill 76–11, and the governor signed it on 2021-11-12.
November 12, 2021Supports Civil Rights
Source: ndlegis.gov
Cosponsored Senate Bill 2230 and voted for its replacement version requiring school board candidate qualifications in districts on tribal land to meet more restrictive tribal eligibility rules. The original statewide criminal history restrictions were removed. The amended bill became law. He voted in the House on 2019-03-27.
March 27, 2019Opposes Civil Rights
Source: ndlegis.gov
Cosponsored and voted for House Concurrent Resolution 3037 declaring North Dakota’s 1975 Equal Rights Amendment ratification expired in March 1979 and urging federal officials to exclude it from the ratification count. The Senate rejected the nonbinding resolution. He voted in the House on 2019-03-05.
March 5, 2019Opposes Civil Rights
Source: ndlegis.gov
Cosponsored and voted for the final version of House Bill 1275 to protect voluntary student religious expression and student initiated prayer in school activities. The bill became law. He voted in the House on 2017-04-20.
April 20, 2017Supports Civil Rights
Source: ndlegis.gov
Cosponsored and voted for HCR 3011 to limit voter initiatives with major costs to general elections and bar constitutional initiatives that required spending for a set purpose. The Legislature sent it to voters as Measure 4 in 2014. Voters rejected it, with 56.59% voting no. He voted in the House on 2013-04-22.
April 22, 2013Opposes Civil Rights
Source: ndlegis.gov
Introduced and voted for HB 1351, which established a presumption of parental fitness and equitable parenting time and residential responsibility, subject to a finding of serious harm, and assigned enforcement duties for parenting orders. It failed in the House, 31–60. He voted in the House on 2013-02-18.
February 18, 2013Supports Civil Rights
Source: ndlegis.gov
On 2012-03-13, he voted against accepting a $165,400 federal grant for public education about fair housing laws through advertising and public talks. The Budget Section approved the grant 20–12.
March 13, 2012Opposes Civil Rights
Source: ndlegis.gov

Corporate Accountability · 17 support · 3 oppose

On 2026-09-04, he voted for licensing sales of tested pure-leaf kratom to adults while banning extracts and setting criminal penalties for specified synthetic or high-concentration derivatives. The bill became law. He also voted for a broader natural-kratom ban, which failed in the House 46–47.
September 4, 2026Supports Corporate Accountability
Source: ndlegis.gov
Voted against Senate Bill 2339, then supported reconsideration and voted for the same version the next day. It barred strict liability for wildfire damage by covered electric utilities and gave utilities that published and followed voluntary wildfire plans a rebuttable presumption of reasonable care. The North Dakota House passed it 62-28, and it became law.
April 18, 2025Opposes Corporate Accountability
Source: legiscan.com
Voted for House Bill 1318, which limits when a pesticide maker can be sued for failing to warn about health risks. The North Dakota House passed it 51-40, and it became law.
April 16, 2025Opposes Corporate Accountability
Source: legiscan.com
Voted for House Bill 1496, which required landlords to provide heat of at least 68 degrees Fahrenheit from October 1 through April 30, subject to existing exceptions. The North Dakota House passed it 70-19, but the Senate rejected it 11-35 and it did not become law.
February 11, 2025Supports Corporate Accountability
Source: legiscan.com
Cosponsored and voted for House Bill 1342 to change beekeeping license, hearing and enforcement procedures, including a 30-day hearing provision and authority to order hive disposal. The bill became law. He voted in the House on 2017-02-09.
February 9, 2017Supports Corporate Accountability
Source: ndlegis.gov
Cosponsored and voted for the final version of Senate Bill 2188 to establish construction fraud offenses and civil penalties for unlicensed contracting. The enacted law raised the contractor licensing threshold from $2,000 to $4,000 and provided specified defenses and appeal procedures. He voted in the House on 2015-04-10.
April 10, 2015Supports Corporate Accountability
Source: ndlegis.gov
Cosponsored HB 1347, which required flow meters, cutoff controls, location records and bonding for unregulated oil, gas and saltwater gathering or transmission lines. He was absent for the House vote in which it failed, 4–86. His sponsorship was listed on 2013-01-18.
January 18, 2013Supports Corporate Accountability
Source: ndlegis.gov
Introduced and voted for HB 1359, which included grain-protein instruments used at public warehouses or facilities within the state’s commercial weights-and-measures framework. It failed in the House, 22–70. He voted in the House on 2011-02-02.
February 2, 2011Supports Corporate Accountability
Source: ndlegis.gov
Cosponsored HB 1492 and voted for its House and final versions, increasing the statutory civil penalty for the specified corporate farming violation from $25,000 to $100,000. A broader House provision was removed before the final vote. Governor Hoeven signed it on 2007-04-11. He voted in the House on 2007-04-03.
April 3, 2007Supports Corporate Accountability
Source: ndlegis.gov
Cosponsored and voted for amended SB 2186, restricting insurers’ use of specified personal insurance claim history, including nonpaid inquiries and stale claims, and requiring disclosure of the information used to applicants. Governor Hoeven signed the bill on 2005-04-07. He voted in the House on 2005-03-28.
March 28, 2005Supports Corporate Accountability
Source: ndlegis.gov
Sponsored HB 1503, which included bison in laws covering loose livestock and damage caused by animals. Voted yes on its House version, which passed 93–0. Voted yes on the final version, which passed 94–0. Governor Hoeven signed it on 2003-03-26. He voted in the House on 2003-03-18.
March 18, 2003Supports Corporate Accountability
Source: ndlegis.gov
Cosponsored SB 2325 to raise minimum fines for driving without insurance from $150 to $250. It raised repeat-offense fines within 18 months from $300 to $500. The bill failed in the Senate 18–27. His sponsorship was listed on 2003-01-24.
January 24, 2003Supports Corporate Accountability
Source: ndlegis.gov
Cosponsored HB 1459 to require public wind-energy contracts and damage bonds, and let landowners cancel deals within three days. The bill was withdrawn on 2003-01-29. His sponsorship was listed on 2003-01-20.
January 20, 2003Supports Corporate Accountability
Source: ndlegis.gov
Cosponsored HB 1057 to broaden training exemptions for insurance agents age 62 or older. It removed limits on insurance types and new-business commissions. It kept the rule requiring age and license experience to total 85 years. Voted yes on the bill, which failed 16–81. He voted in the House on 2001-02-15.
February 15, 2001Opposes Corporate Accountability
Source: ndlegis.gov
Cosponsored SB 2263 and voted yes; the House passed it 94–0. The law replaced rules for paying eligible property and casualty claims when insurance companies failed. It capped most covered claim payments at $300,000 and unused-premium refunds at $10,000 per policy. It required claimants to use other insurance first. The rules excluded health, life, and workers’ compensation claims, among others. Governor Schafer signed it March 5. He voted in the House on 1999-02-25.
February 25, 1999Supports Corporate Accountability
Source: ndlegis.gov
Cosponsored HB 1423 and voted yes; the House passed it 93–0. The law required canola seed certification under North Dakota standards. It also accepted another state or province’s certification when its standards met or exceeded North Dakota’s. Governor Schafer signed it March 18. He voted in the House on 1999-02-17.
February 17, 1999Supports Corporate Accountability
Source: ndlegis.gov
Cosponsored SB 2159, served on its conference committee, and voted yes twice. The law required liability insurance for snowmobiles used on public-use property managed by the state parks department. It set coverage amounts for injuries and property damage, with a fine of at least $100 for violations. Monson moved to adopt the final report, and the House passed it, 80–15. The governor signed it on 1997-04-09. He voted in the House on 1997-04-02.
April 2, 1997Supports Corporate Accountability
Source: ndlegis.gov
On 1993-04-20, he voted for HB1511 to include nonprofit health insurers in the state's life and health insurance guarantee association, with an exception for insurers using an approved reinsurance plan. The House passed it 90–6, and it became law on 1993-04-28.
April 20, 1993Supports Corporate Accountability
Source: ndlegis.gov
Cosponsored HB1504 and voted yes twice to replace the small-business health insurance law. The bill required insurers to offer basic and standard plans to eligible businesses, tightened price limits, and created a program to share high-cost claims. Basic plans were exempt from state benefit mandates. Standard plans covered prenatal visits and young children's checkups and vaccines, with $5 and $2 copays. The House passed the final version 95–1. It became law on 1993-04-29. He voted in the House on 1993-04-20.
April 20, 1993Supports Corporate Accountability
Source: ndlegis.gov
Cosponsored HB1331 and voted yes to add a public member to the state medical board and expand its powers to investigate and discipline doctors. The bill added fines of up to $5,000 for reporting failures or exam-security violations and rules for reporting unsafe doctors. The House passed it 98–0, and the governor signed it on 1993-03-19. He voted in the House on 1993-02-08.
February 8, 1993Supports Corporate Accountability
Source: ndlegis.gov

Public Infrastructure · 10 support

Sponsored and voted for House Bill 1106, which appropriated $2 million from the general fund for nonfixed route public transit grants in 2025–27. The House passed it 81–4, and it became law. He voted in the House on 2025-02-13.
February 13, 2025Supports Public Infrastructure
Source: ndlegis.gov
On 2025-01-17, he voted yes on HB1041 to let water boards order the removal of smaller illegal dams and dikes. The bill removed minimum water-volume limits for those orders. The House passed it 90–0, and it became law.
January 17, 2025Supports Public Infrastructure
Source: ndlegis.gov
Cosponsored House Bill 1353’s proposed study of electromagnetic pulse threats to the electric grid. After the bill was replaced, he voted for expanding confidential utility security reporting to physical security. The amended law required limits on public access to security records and meetings. He voted in the House on 2023-04-03.
April 3, 2023Supports Public Infrastructure
Source: ndlegis.gov
On 2021-11-11, he voted for HB 1505, which set aside $45 million in federal relief funds for broadband grants and allowed $135 million in extra federal road and bridge spending. It also directed an existing $317 million road budget to state, county, and township projects. The House passed the final bill 83–10, and the governor signed it on 2021-11-15.
November 11, 2021Supports Public Infrastructure
Source: ndlegis.gov
On 2020-09-14, he voted for a committee proposal to create a separate college building fund using investment earnings and uncommitted money. The plan required two dollars from local sources for each state dollar.
September 14, 2020Supports Public Infrastructure
Source: ndlegis.gov
Introduced and twice voted for House Bill 1362 establishing utilities’ rights to cross railroad rights of way. It set a $750 standard crossing fee and Public Service Commission procedures for disputed crossings. His amendment allowed combined primary, excess or self insurance. The bill became law. He voted in the House on 2019-04-01.
April 1, 2019Supports Public Infrastructure
Source: ndlegis.gov
Introduced and voted for the final HB 1232, which prohibited placement of certain traffic-safety hazards on section-line roads without permission, authorized their removal and billing of the responsible person, and exempted specified railroad work and facilities. The governor signed it on 2011-04-25. He voted in the House on 2011-04-07.
April 7, 2011Supports Public Infrastructure
Source: ndlegis.gov
Cosponsored and voted for HB 1399, authorizing watercourse maintenance assessments on benefited land outside a water resource district after approval by affected county and district boards, with joint public hearings. Governor Hoeven signed the emergency bill on 2005-03-15. He voted in the House on 2005-02-15.
February 15, 2005Supports Public Infrastructure
Source: ndlegis.gov
Sponsored HCR 3079, which urged Congress to keep E-rate support for affordable communications in schools and libraries. Both chambers adopted the resolution by voice votes. His sponsorship was listed on 2003-03-26.
March 26, 2003Supports Public Infrastructure
Source: ndlegis.gov
Sponsored HB 1494 to encourage a state college study of recycled asphalt, coal tar, and asphalt production. Voted yes on the amended bill, which failed 32–60. He voted in the House on 2003-02-17.
February 17, 2003Supports Public Infrastructure
Source: ndlegis.gov

General · 129 records

An undated NDSU report accessed on 2026-10-05 said he worked with NDSU researchers, Heidi Heitkamp, and North Dakota coal companies to turn a coal byproduct into gypsum used to treat salty farm soil.
October 5, 2026
Source: ndsu.edu
Voted for applying the five-percent early property-tax payment discount before the primary residence credit. On 2026-09-04, he voted against a bill reversing that order, which failed in the House 0–93.
September 4, 2026
Source: ndlegis.gov
On 2026-09-02, he voted against allowing introduction of a proposal pausing local data-center construction permits through June 2027. The introduction motion failed 25–68.
September 2, 2026
Source: ndlegis.gov
On 2026-09-02, he voted against allowing introduction of a proposal for $9 million in child care assistance for low-income families and children facing homelessness or child welfare involvement. The introduction motion failed 21–72.
September 2, 2026
Source: ndlegis.gov
A news report published on 2026-02-04 said he received the District 19 Republican Party's unanimous endorsement for his 2026 House race.
February 4, 2026
Source: ndpublicnotices.com
Cosponsored House Bill 1168 and voted for its February property tax package, then voted against the changed conference version in May. The final proposal provided a $1,000 primary residence credit, increased homestead, renter and disabled veteran tax benefits, and limited property tax levy growth to 3%, with exceptions and voter overrides. The House rejected that version 13-77, so it did not become law. He voted in the House on 2025-05-02.
May 2, 2025
Source: ndlegis.gov
Cosponsored House Bill 1151’s proposed ban on manufacturing and selling cell-cultured protein, then voted for its amended federal labeling rules. After the bill changed to a study of regulation and the feasibility of a ban, he voted against that version. The study bill became law. He voted in the House on 2025-04-14.
April 14, 2025
Source: ndlegis.gov
Voted for Senate Bill 2159, which permitted the state energy research center to pursue aboveground high-level radioactive waste projects with Industrial Commission approval and consultation with the radioactive waste advisory council. The North Dakota House passed it 57-32, and it became law.
April 9, 2025
Source: legiscan.com
Cosponsored and voted for Senate Bill 2154, which included tourism operations attracting out-of-state visitors in the primary-sector business definition and removed a separate tourism category from income-tax exemption definitions. The House passed it on the consent calendar 91–1, and it became law. He voted in the House on 2025-03-10.
March 10, 2025
Source: ndlegis.gov
Voted against House Bill 1583, which added a right for candidates targeted by false political advertisements to sue for civil damages and recover court costs and attorney fees. The North Dakota House passed it 55-34, but the Senate rejected its amended version 11-36 and it did not become law.
February 18, 2025
Source: legiscan.com
Voted against House Bill 1456, a bill to let public schools bring in chaplains. The North Dakota House rejected it 35-46, so it did not become law.
February 14, 2025
Source: legiscan.com
Cosponsored House Bill 1362 to create a $10 million housing development loan fund, then voted against the same bill. It proposed low-interest loans through the Bank of North Dakota and local banks for homebuilders. The House rejected it 8–85. He voted in the House on 2025-02-12.
February 12, 2025
Source: ndlegis.gov
Cosponsored House Bill 1585, then voted against its amended requirement for peace officers with probable cause to believe a person was in the country illegally to report that person to federal immigration or border officers. The North Dakota House rejected it 41-50, so it did not become law.
February 7, 2025
Source: legiscan.com
Cosponsored House Bill 1396, then voted against its changes to drainage project maintenance. It proposed landowner votes on certain extended assessments and allowed water boards to deny some drainage approvals for five years to landowners opposing the assessments. The House rejected it 5–86. He voted in the House on 2025-02-04.
February 4, 2025
Source: ndlegis.gov
Cosponsored and voted for House Bill 1522, which expanded city authority to permit golf carts on city streets beyond trips between home and a golf course. It retained limits on highway travel and prohibited nighttime operation. The House passed it 86–7, and it became law. He voted in the House on 2025-02-03.
February 3, 2025
Source: ndlegis.gov
On 2025-01-14, he voted no on HB1046, a proposal to change how the Ethics Commission gave advice. It allowed advice without a request if four of five commissioners agreed, limited requests to a person's own conduct or an authorized request on their behalf, and set a 14-day response deadline. The House rejected it 12–80.
January 14, 2025
Source: ndlegis.gov
Cosponsored $100 million county and township bridge grant proposals in 2023 and 2025. He voted against the 2023 bill, which failed in the House 2–88. The 2025 bill failed in the Senate 1–46 before a House vote. His sponsorship of the 2025 bill was listed on 2025-01-07.
January 7, 2025
Source: ndlegis.gov
A CSG report published on 2024-11-21 said he helped lead a two-day workshop for Midwest lawmakers about critical minerals, mining, and trade with Canada as vice chair of the Midwest-Canada Relations Committee.
November 21, 2024
Source: csgmidwest.org
On 2024-09-23, he voted no on a proposal to extend property ownership limits to foreign organizations with any ownership stake held by a listed foreign country. The amendment passed 10–8. He then seconded and backed the combined bill draft, which the committee approved 18–0. The resulting Senate Bill 2026 failed in the Senate 23–24.
September 23, 2024
Source: ndlegis.gov
A campaign announcement dated 2024-03-22 named him among the North Dakota legislators who endorsed Julie Fedorchak for Congress.
March 22, 2024
Source: fedorchaknd.com
Cosponsored and voted for House Bill 1455 to exempt qualifying in-state biologic manufacturing supplies from sales and use taxes. The final law covered raw materials, single-use product contact systems, and reagents, with annual reporting requirements. The exemption was scheduled to expire 2029-07-01. He voted in the House on 2023-04-20.
April 20, 2023
Source: ndlegis.gov
Cosponsored and voted for Senate Bill 2164’s amended retirement-board restructuring. It proposed four majority-leader-appointed legislators, four governor-appointed citizens, and three elected active employees on an eleven-member board. It removed retiree, attorney-general staff, and state health officer seats. The Senate rejected the conference version, so it did not become law. He voted in the House on 2023-04-11.
April 11, 2023
Source: ndlegis.gov
Cosponsored Senate Bill 2279’s proposed agricultural storage property tax exemptions, then voted for a narrower exemption for certain farmer-owned potato storage structures. The House version covered qualifying personal-use structures on commercial property that were originally built on agricultural property. The Senate rejected it 17–30. He voted in the House on 2023-04-10.
April 10, 2023
Source: ndlegis.gov
Cosponsored and backed higher public project bidding and design limits in 2019, but the House rejected the bill. In 2023, he backed requiring architect or engineer plans only above $500,000 for public projects or $1 million for pre-engineered projects. The House rejected that bill 37–56. He voted in the House on 2023-03-15.
March 15, 2023
Source: ndlegis.gov
In 2022, seconded and voted to advance a plan for schools to give at least two yearly math and reading tests in kindergarten through tenth grade. On 2023-03-13, he voted against the revised bill, SB 2028. The House passed it 64–29, and it became law. The final law offered free state tests or district-paid approved tests, with statewide data sharing and local choice over sharing district results.
March 13, 2023
Source: ndlegis.gov
Cosponsored House Bill 1148 to provide $15 million for public and private infrastructure grants, then voted against the unchanged bill. Grants covered up to 80% of eligible project costs, with limits of $2.5 million for public projects and $500,000 for private projects. The House rejected it 1–90. He voted in the House on 2023-02-22.
February 22, 2023
Source: ndlegis.gov
Sponsored House Bill 1217 to provide $37.25 million for northern Red River flood protection roads and bridge work, then voted against the unchanged bill. It also required cost-sharing and economic-impact studies. The House rejected it 0–90. He voted in the House on 2023-02-10.
February 10, 2023
Source: ndlegis.gov
Cosponsored House Bill 1408’s proposed 50% property valuation exemption for resident-owned land enrolled in the Private Land Open to Sportsmen program. He voted for the amended 10% exemption, which the House rejected 19–73. He voted in the House on 2023-01-26.
January 26, 2023
Source: ndlegis.gov
Cosponsored House Bill 1247’s proposed property tax exemption for certain personal-use grain and potato storage structures. After the exemption was replaced by a study of agricultural property tax issues, he voted for the study bill. It became law without the proposed exemption. He voted in the House on 2023-01-25.
January 25, 2023
Source: ndlegis.gov
On 2022-09-28, he voted against accepting $19 million in federal funds for energy efficiency and weatherization and $14.2 million for energy conservation programs. He voted for a separate $1.3 million request for furnace repairs and cooling assistance. The first request failed; the other two passed.
September 28, 2022
Source: ndlegis.gov
On 2022-09-07, received the North Dakota NFIB PAC's endorsement for his 2022 District 19 House race.
September 7, 2022
Source: nfib.com
Voted against accepting federal COVID relief money for wastewater testing in June 2021. On 2021-12-15, he voted for a $1.2 million federal grant for wastewater testing.
December 15, 2021
Source: ndlegis.gov
On 2021-11-11, he voted for HB 1508, which barred North Dakota public schools from teaching critical race theory. The law defined it as the idea that racism is built into American society and its legal system, beyond a person's bias. The House passed it 76–16, and the governor signed it on 2021-11-12.
November 11, 2021
Source: ndlegis.gov
On 2021-11-11, he voted for HB 1514, which barred state licensing boards from punishing doctors, advanced practice nurses, or pharmacists solely for prescribing or giving ivermectin for COVID-19. The law kept discipline for poor care, harm to patients, and other reasons. The House passed it 81–11, and the governor signed it on 2021-11-12.
November 11, 2021
Source: ndlegis.gov
On 2021-11-11, he voted for HB 1509, which set a 1% tax on raffle sales for licensed groups with more than $50,000 in adjusted proceeds. The change applied to raffles held after 2021-06-30. The House passed it 88–3, and the governor signed it on 2021-11-12.
November 11, 2021
Source: ndlegis.gov
On 2021-11-09, he voted to split Districts 4 and 9 into areas that each elected one state House member. The plan put the Fort Berthold Reservation in District 4A. He also voted for the full 2021 map of 47 districts, which became law. A federal court later ordered Districts 9 and 15 redrawn.
November 9, 2021
Source: ndlegis.gov
Cosponsored and voted for Senate Bill 2041 to exclude farm machinery sale gains from farm residence tax exemption income calculations. The amended bill also called for considering a commercial agricultural storage exemption study. It became law. He voted in the House on 2021-03-29.
March 29, 2021
Source: ndlegis.gov
Cosponsored and voted for Senate Bill 2278 to limit COVID-19 civil liability for schools and school employees. The final law preserved claims involving gross negligence or willful and wanton misconduct. It became law. He voted in the House on 2021-03-26.
March 26, 2021
Source: ndlegis.gov
Cosponsored and voted for Senate Bill 2137 to exempt equipment and software used in certified data centers from sales and use tax. The final law included upgrades and replacements and required annual exemption, employment and local incentive reports. It applied to purchases after 2020-12-31. He voted in the House on 2021-03-22.
March 22, 2021
Source: ndlegis.gov
Cosponsored and voted for Senate Bill 2120 to permit seven-member single-county water boards and expand multicounty boards to seven members. The amended proposal changed how the largest tax valuation county received representation. The House rejected it 6–88. He voted in the House on 2021-03-17.
March 17, 2021
Source: ndlegis.gov
Cosponsored House Bill 1392, then voted against its exception to live auctions for public land leases during qualifying emergencies. The proposal permitted alternative public auctions for leases of up to five years. The House rejected it 4–90. He voted in the House on 2021-02-24.
February 24, 2021
Source: ndlegis.gov
Cosponsored and voted for House Bill 1456 to exempt qualifying bioscience and biotechnology research equipment and materials from sales tax. The proposal covered certified in-state research and development. The House rejected it 45–49. He voted in the House on 2021-02-23.
February 23, 2021
Source: ndlegis.gov
On 2020-09-14, he voted against a committee proposal to repeal the Professional Student Exchange Program repayment rule. The proposal failed 6–10.
September 14, 2020
Source: ndlegis.gov
On 2020-08-26, he moved a bill to put school bus payment rules into state law and seconded a temporary return of schools' COVID-19 savings from building funds to operating funds. Both committee drafts passed 8–0. He later voted for the resulting laws, HB1027 and HB1028.
August 26, 2020
Source: ndlegis.gov
On 2019-03-08, as president of the North American Industrial Hemp Council, announced the group's closure after its campaign for legal hemp farming.
March 8, 2019
Source: issuewire.com
Cosponsored House Bill 1226, then voted against expanding small estate affidavit procedures to unencumbered real property. The proposal required signed claimant statements and county recording. The House rejected it 7–82. He voted in the House on 2019-02-15.
February 15, 2019
Source: ndlegis.gov
Introduced House Bill 1409, then voted against replacing county veterans’ service officers’ national accreditation requirement with state educational proficiency standards. The House rejected it 0–91. He voted in the House on 2019-02-14.
February 14, 2019
Source: ndlegis.gov
Cosponsored House Bill 1410, then voted against mandatory arbitration for disputes over public road and street improvement contracts. The House rejected it 2–87. He voted in the House on 2019-02-07.
February 7, 2019
Source: ndlegis.gov
Cosponsored House Bill 1370, then voted against excluding specified residential treatment, adult farm management and nonresident tuition from state school aid reductions. The House rejected it 6–86. He voted in the House on 2019-02-05.
February 5, 2019
Source: ndlegis.gov
Introduced and voted for House Bill 1247 to limit workers’ compensation minimum premiums to the larger of 10% of annual wages or $100. The House rejected the amended proposal 22–70. He voted in the House on 2019-02-05.
February 5, 2019
Source: ndlegis.gov
Introduced and voted for House Bill 1213 to exempt sales by qualifying nonprofit thrift stores from sales tax. The House rejected it 35–54. He voted in the House on 2019-01-28.
January 28, 2019
Source: ndlegis.gov
Cosponsored and voted for House Concurrent Resolution 3019 to request divestment of excess Garrison Dam lands, subject to management conditions and first purchase rights for eligible prior owners, heirs or successors. The nonbinding resolution passed. He voted in the House on 2017-04-13.
April 13, 2017
Source: ndlegis.gov
Cosponsored Senate Bill 2150, then voted against its proposal to replace estimated individual tax statements for bond elections with public notice of tax increases per $1,000 of valuation and millage. The House rejected it 2–90. He voted in the House on 2017-04-04.
April 4, 2017
Source: ndlegis.gov
Cosponsored and voted for House Concurrent Resolution 3011, which thanked the president for action on Dakota Access Pipeline construction and requested federal reimbursement of state expenses arising from the protests and permitting process. The nonbinding resolution passed. He voted in the House on 2017-04-04.
April 4, 2017
Source: ndlegis.gov
On 2017-04-03, he voted against a proposed rule requiring state officials to weigh the need for a power plant when reviewing its permit. The amendment to SB2314 failed 27–62. He also voted against the remaining energy study bill, which failed 13–77.
April 3, 2017
Source: ndlegis.gov
Cosponsored and voted for House Bill 1421 to exempt assessors for townships with no more than $50,000 in annual property tax income from statutory certification requirements. The House rejected it 43–49. He voted in the House on 2017-02-20.
February 20, 2017
Source: ndlegis.gov
Introduced and voted for House Bill 1240 to replace the $500 annual industrial hemp licensing fee with $150 plus $25 per planted acre, with a $150 minimum. The amended bill became law. He voted in the House on 2017-02-13.
February 13, 2017
Source: ndlegis.gov
Cosponsored bills in 2015 and 2017 requiring search committees to submit two to four candidates for college president and higher education commissioner appointments. He voted against both; the House rejected them. He voted in the House on 2017-02-06.
February 6, 2017
Source: ndlegis.gov
Introduced House Bill 1242, then voted against its amended proposal to broaden coursework options for career and technical education scholarships. The House rejected it 5–88. He voted in the House on 2017-01-25.
January 25, 2017
Source: ndlegis.gov
Cosponsored the 2005 expansion of county mutual insurers’ city property coverage. He later introduced laws covering seasonal homes statewide, raising the urban premium limit, changing its calculation, and adding eligible city business property. He voted for the 2017 expansion, which became law. He voted in the House on 2017-01-24.
January 24, 2017
Source: ndlegis.gov
On 2016-08-19, he voted against a committee proposal to renew $23.5 million in college challenge grants. The committee approved it 15–2. In 2020, he voted for a $9.65 million renewal proposal.
August 19, 2016
Source: ndlegis.gov
Cosponsored and voted for House Concurrent Resolution 3022 to propose a state constitutional amendment restricting state and local resources used for designated federal actions or programs. The House rejected a narrowing amendment before passing the original proposal, which the Senate rejected 16–30. He voted in the House on 2015-03-13.
March 13, 2015
Source: ndlegis.gov
Cosponsored and voted for House Concurrent Resolution 3035 to propose continuous elector and residency qualifications for legislative, executive and judicial officeholders, with specified vacancy provisions and an exception for an uninhabitable legislative residence. The House rejected it 42–46. He voted in the House on 2015-03-12.
March 12, 2015
Source: ndlegis.gov
Cosponsored House Bill 1421, then voted against its amended proposal to raise cigarette and tobacco excise taxes and allocate additional revenue among cities, county public health units and the community health trust fund. The House rejected it 34–56. He voted in the House on 2015-02-13.
February 13, 2015
Source: ndlegis.gov
Cosponsored House Bill 1278, then voted against its sales tax exemption for qualifying purchases by charitable and veterans’ nonprofit organizations. The House rejected it 26–65. He voted in the House on 2015-02-12.
February 12, 2015
Source: ndlegis.gov
Cosponsored and voted for House Bill 1354 to cap annual agricultural property assessment increases at 10%, with exceptions for improvements and property that ceased to qualify as agricultural. The House rejected it 5–87. He voted in the House on 2015-02-04.
February 4, 2015
Source: ndlegis.gov
Introduced and voted for House Bill 1316 to revise superintendent evaluation deadlines and apply superintendent evaluation and nonrenewal rules to people serving as both principal and superintendent. The enacted bill also established nonrenewal notice and closed-session provisions for certain school administrators employed for less than two years. He voted in the House on 2015-01-23.
January 23, 2015
Source: ndlegis.gov
Cosponsored Senate Bill 2316, which originally appropriated $2 million from the general fund for supplemental damages arising from an occurrence on 2015-01-05. The Senate changed it to a political subdivision settlement grant program and rejected it 21–25. His sponsorship was listed on 2015-01-20.
January 20, 2015
Source: ndlegis.gov
Cosponsored and voted for the final HB 1451, which increased the grand-jury petition threshold from 10% to 25% of the county’s gubernatorial vote, established a 225-signature minimum, replaced county-commissioner requests with state’s-attorney requests, and required disclosure of payments to certain petition circulators. The governor signed it on 2013-04-18. He voted in the House on 2013-04-11.
April 11, 2013
Source: ndlegis.gov
Cosponsored and voted for the final HB 1352, which authorized optional mediation after rejected offers of mineral-development damage compensation and changed the mediation-cost provision to the state mediation service’s actual cost. The governor signed it on 2013-04-15. He voted in the House on 2013-04-09.
April 9, 2013
Source: ndlegis.gov
Cosponsored and voted for the House-amended SCR 4010, which proposed the specified oil-tax allocation to school-trust, retirement-stabilization and foundation-aid funds and a foundation-aid cap of 150% of its 2014-07-01 balance. The Senate rejected the final proposed constitutional amendment. He voted in the House on 2013-04-08.
April 8, 2013
Source: ndlegis.gov
Cosponsored and voted for amended HCR 3003, which proposed allocating the specified portion of oil-extraction-tax receipts among the common-schools trust, a retirement-stabilization fund and the foundation-aid fund in a 50%/30%/20% split. The proposed constitutional amendment failed in the Senate. He voted in the House on 2013-03-21.
March 21, 2013
Source: ndlegis.gov
Introduced HB 1428, offered the amendment replacing legislative approval or suspension of presidential executive orders with legislative review and recommendations for litigation, and voted for the amended bill. The governor signed it on 2013-04-12. He voted in the House on 2013-02-26.
February 26, 2013
Source: ndlegis.gov
Cosponsored HB 1275, then voted against its amended version. The amended bill required approved voter identification with a residential address and date of birth, removed vouching and voter-affidavit alternatives, and authorized political-party poll checkers. It failed in the House, 1–92. He voted in the House on 2013-02-26.
February 26, 2013
Source: ndlegis.gov
Introduced and voted for HCR 3027, a nonbinding resolution criticizing executive-order use and urging adherence to constitutional separation of powers. It passed the House and failed in the Senate. He voted in the House on 2013-02-22.
February 22, 2013
Source: ndlegis.gov
Introduced and voted for the House version of HB 1425, which established voluntary enhanced driver’s licenses for eligible state residents and U.S. citizens under federal cross-border identification requirements. The House version set an additional $30 fee. A later Senate version set a $45 fee and failed in that chamber. He voted in the House on 2013-02-14.
February 14, 2013
Source: ndlegis.gov
Backed a 47-district legislative map in committee, approved 12–4. He also backed an election rule for districts that gained more than a quarter of their population from new areas. On 2011-11-08, he voted for HB1473, which passed the House 60–32 and became law on 2011-11-09.
November 8, 2011
Source: ndlegis.gov
Introduced and voted for a law closing the permanent oil-tax trust fund and creating the strategic investment and improvements fund. It changed how oil tax revenue flowed to state funds, including property tax relief, infrastructure, disaster relief, and the legacy fund. The governor signed it on 2011-05-09. He voted in the House on 2011-04-26.
April 26, 2011
Source: ndlegis.gov
Cosponsored a proposal to require four social studies units for high school graduation. After an amendment changed it to requiring world history within three units, he voted against it. The House rejected the bill 44–50. He voted in the House on 2011-02-22.
February 22, 2011
Source: ndlegis.gov
Introduced HB 1257, then voted against it. The bill prohibited the University of North Dakota from retiring its Sioux nickname and logo without written notice of referenda revoking permission from both named tribal chairmen, and prohibited state funding to influence those referenda. It failed in the House, 5–88. He voted in the House on 2011-02-21.
February 21, 2011
Source: ndlegis.gov
Introduced and voted for amended HB 1376, which revised qualifications for licensing reflexologists from other states, authorized renewal fees set by the board up to $100 and removed the restriction on lotions, creams and mechanical devices. The enacted session-law chapter recorded approval on 2011-04-08. He voted in the House on 2011-02-10.
February 10, 2011
Source: ndlegis.gov
Cosponsored HB 1357, then voted against it. The bill expanded the dry-pea and lentil assessment to crops from jurisdictions without their own assessment and provided for collection and remittance of assessments imposed by other jurisdictions. It failed in the House, 0–91. He voted in the House on 2011-02-02.
February 2, 2011
Source: ndlegis.gov
Cosponsored SB 2346, which expanded the relatives’ vehicles covered by restricted driver’s licenses for minors to include grandparents, siblings, aunts and uncles and extended associated liability provisions. He was absent for its House passage. The governor signed it on 2011-04-26. His sponsorship was listed on 2011-01-25.
January 25, 2011
Source: ndlegis.gov
Cosponsored and voted for HB 1308, which applied primary and excess automobile-liability insurance rules to rented vehicles, making the renter’s applicable policy primary when another policy was in force. The governor signed it on 2011-04-19. He voted in the House on 2011-01-21.
January 21, 2011
Source: ndlegis.gov
On 2009-05-05, joined a letter to governors and state lawmakers calling for less federal control over state affairs and more coordination among states. The letter named him as North Dakota House Speaker.
May 5, 2009
Source: tenthamendmentcenter.com
Cosponsored and voted for SB 2372, which directed state promotion of life-science industries and protected qualifying animal or research facility ownership from corporate-farming restrictions. Eligibility required annual state certification of specified research credentials and a primary production purpose other than human food consumption. The governor signed it on 2009-04-22. He voted in the House on 2009-03-19.
March 19, 2009
Source: ndlegis.gov
Cosponsored and voted for SB 2297, which replaced the rural electric cooperative gross-receipts tax framework with transmission-line taxes and a $1-per-megawatt-hour retail electricity tax. It established related generation taxes and an option for investor-owned utilities to enter the new system. The governor signed the bill on 2009-04-09. He voted in the House on 2009-03-19.
March 19, 2009
Source: ndlegis.gov
Cosponsored HCR 3060, then voted against the amended constitutional referral replacing the education association president with the attorney general on the higher-education board nominating committee. The House rejected the referral, 38–54. He voted in the House on 2009-03-10.
March 10, 2009
Source: ndlegis.gov
Cosponsored HB 1233 and voted for its House and conference versions, allowing assignment of unused energy equipment installation tax credits through contracts. The final version limited transfers to one purchaser without resale, capped the purchaser’s use at 60 percent of its liability, and capped aggregate assignments at $3 million per biennium. Governor Hoeven signed it on 2007-04-27. He voted in the House on 2007-04-23.
April 23, 2007
Source: ndlegis.gov
Sponsored and voted against HB 1250, a proposed $200,000 general-fund grant program for farmers raising new or nontraditional crops, limited to 100 acres and $5,000 per person. The House rejected the bill, 2–87. He voted in the House on 2007-01-19.
January 19, 2007
Source: ndlegis.gov
On 2005-12-15, he voted for $3 million for Bismarck State College energy job training and $450,000 for Lake Region State College farm technology. He voted against $2.5 million for hydrogen research and $3 million for electronics research. The Budget Section approved all four awards.
December 15, 2005
Source: ndlegis.gov
Sponsored HB 1357 and voted for its House and final versions. The enacted bill established a $100 monthly permit for longer combination vehicles carrying commodities, replacing the original proposal limited to raw agricultural products. Governor Hoeven signed the bill on 2005-04-12. He voted in the House on 2005-04-04.
April 4, 2005
Source: ndlegis.gov
Cosponsored HB 1496 and voted for its House and final versions. The enacted bill exempted hydrogen fuel and equipment used directly and exclusively for its production or storage in North Dakota from specified sales, use, and fuel taxes through July 2010; transportation equipment was removed before the final vote. Governor Hoeven signed it on 2005-04-22. He voted in the House on 2005-04-04.
April 4, 2005
Source: ndlegis.gov
Sponsored and voted for HB 1492 after it was amended to authorize North Dakota State University research on industrial hemp, baseline seed stocks, and strains containing less than 0.3 percent THC, with agricultural commissioner certification. Governor Hoeven signed the bill on 2005-03-09. He voted in the House on 2005-02-16.
February 16, 2005
Source: ndlegis.gov
Sponsored and voted for amended HB 1493, which limited plaintiff attorney fee awards in civil actions against the state to reasonable hourly charges based on hours worked and the action’s financial impact on the state. The House rejected the bill, 26–64. He voted in the House on 2005-02-15.
February 15, 2005
Source: ndlegis.gov
Backed sending lawmakers a school bus aid formula based on operating efficiency, after raising concerns about its effect on schools with open enrollment students. On 2005-02-09, he voted against the measure, HB1033. The House rejected it 0–93.
February 9, 2005
Source: ndlegis.gov
Cosponsored and voted for HB 1283, which raised the electric generating plant threshold in the statutory definition of an energy conversion facility from 50 to 100 megawatts. Governor Hoeven signed the emergency bill on 2005-03-22. He voted in the House on 2005-01-28.
January 28, 2005
Source: ndlegis.gov
On 2004-10-04, he moved and voted to stop a committee resolution asking Congress to change No Child Left Behind rules and funding. The committee agreed 6–5 and did not recommend the resolution to lawmakers.
October 4, 2004
Source: ndlegis.gov
On 2003-06-24, he voted to request a letter urging the governor to delay decisions on $50 million in federal fiscal relief and $19.6 million in added federal Medicaid funds until state spending authority was settled. The motion passed 28–8.
June 24, 2003
Source: ndlegis.gov
Cosponsored HB 1486. Voted yes on a wheat-levy increase from 10 to 15 mills per bushel; it passed 59–33. Voted yes on the final version, which kept the levy at 10 mills and passed 82–12. The law allowed some levy funds for wheat-market services, research, education, and domestic policy work. Governor Hoeven signed it on 2003-04-21. He voted in the House on 2003-04-10.
April 10, 2003
Source: ndlegis.gov
Cosponsored SB 2321 and voted yes; it passed the House 88–2. The law protected recreational landowners from some injury claims even when they charged entry fees. Protection applied if yearly fees were no more than twice property taxes, or four times for farmland. Governor Hoeven signed it on 2003-03-27. He voted in the House on 2003-03-20.
March 20, 2003
Source: ndlegis.gov
Cosponsored SB 2173 and voted yes; it passed the House 89–4. The law allowed counties to add a tourism property tax of up to one mill with voter approval. It raised the combined county and city job-development levy limit from four to five mills. Governor Hoeven signed it on 2003-04-08. He voted in the House on 2003-03-13.
March 13, 2003
Source: ndlegis.gov
Sponsored HB 1500 to move foot-doctor licensing to the state medical board. Voted yes after an amendment kept their separate board and cut its membership from six to five. The amended bill raised license-fee caps from $500 to $1,000. It passed the House 59–29, but failed in the Senate 0–45. He voted in the House on 2003-02-19.
February 19, 2003
Source: ndlegis.gov
Sponsored HB 1499 to apply sales and use taxes to prepared foods, frozen meals, snacks, and individual baked goods. Voted yes on the bill, which failed 18–75. He voted in the House on 2003-02-18.
February 18, 2003
Source: ndlegis.gov
Sponsored HB 1502 to require private investigators working outside their home county to notify local police and identify their vehicles. Later voted no on the bill, which failed 0–93. He voted in the House on 2003-02-18.
February 18, 2003
Source: ndlegis.gov
Cosponsored HB 1327 to reduce taxable corporate income in small cities outside the area near the state’s ten largest cities. The reductions were 25%, 50%, then 75% over three years. Voted yes on the amended bill, which failed 20–72. He voted in the House on 2003-02-07.
February 7, 2003
Source: ndlegis.gov
Sponsored HCR 3026, which called for a study of state use of E85 fuel, an 85 percent ethanol blend. It required a report to the next legislature. Both chambers adopted it by voice votes. His sponsorship was listed on 2003-01-21.
January 21, 2003
Source: ndlegis.gov
On 2001-11-05, he seconded and voted for a 47-district legislative map, approved by the committee 10–5. He later voted for SB2456 to reduce the legislature from 49 senators and 98 representatives to 47 senators and 94 representatives. It passed the House 66–29 and became law.
November 5, 2001
Source: ndlegis.gov
Cosponsored SB 2200 to fund school merger bonuses. Later voted against the amended bill. It included $1,165,000 in bonuses for mergers effective 2001-07-01. It also included $500,000 for a study of school mergers. The House rejected it 3–87. He voted in the House on 2001-04-28.
April 28, 2001
Source: ndlegis.gov
Cosponsored SB 2454 and voted yes; the House passed it 94–4. The law set tax cuts for diesel containing at least 2% biodiesel by weight. It cut the gallon tax by 1.05 cents and another fuel tax from 2% to 1.9%. The cuts required state certification of an operating North Dakota refinery. The refinery needed capacity to make 10 million gallons of biodiesel yearly. The cuts expired 2003-06-30. Governor Hoeven signed it April 19. He voted in the House on 2001-04-04.
April 4, 2001
Source: ndlegis.gov
Sponsored HB 1478 and voted yes to let jails charge convicted adult inmates up to $20 daily. The bill required notice and a chance for a hearing before courts approved unpaid charges. Child support claims kept priority. The House passed it 90–5, but the Senate rejected it 0–49. He voted in the House on 2001-02-22.
February 22, 2001
Source: ndlegis.gov
Cosponsored HB 1313 to waive student teaching for licensed teachers seeking another teaching credential. Later voted against it; the House rejected it 14–83. He voted in the House on 2001-02-21.
February 21, 2001
Source: ndlegis.gov
Cosponsored HCR 3018 and voted yes to study school funding options, including local income taxes. The proposed study sought ways to reduce reliance on property taxes. The House passed it 57–41, but the Senate rejected it on a voice vote. He voted in the House on 2001-02-19.
February 19, 2001
Source: ndlegis.gov
Cosponsored HB 1390, which began as a bill requiring a 2% biodiesel blend in diesel fuel. Voted yes after the House replaced that requirement with a study. The House passed it 78–18. The law required a study of biodiesel costs, engine effects, and farm benefits. Governor Hoeven signed it on 2001-04-05. He voted in the House on 2001-02-16.
February 16, 2001
Source: ndlegis.gov
Cosponsored HB 1203, testified for it, and voted yes; the House passed it 98–0. The law set repair, refund, and replacement rights for faulty new farm machines under written warranties. It repealed a separate purchase-cancellation right that also covered used farm machines. Governor Hoeven signed it on 2001-04-03. He voted in the House on 2001-02-15.
February 15, 2001
Source: ndlegis.gov
Cosponsored HB 1362 and voted yes to cap farm property values used for taxes in 2001 and 2002. It set the cap at each parcel’s 1999 value. The House rejected it 46–52. He voted in the House on 2001-02-12.
February 12, 2001
Source: ndlegis.gov
Cosponsored HB 1343 to allow parent-paid tuition agreements for students from neighboring states without state tuition agreements. Later voted against it; the House rejected it 2–93. He voted in the House on 2001-02-09.
February 9, 2001
Source: ndlegis.gov
Sponsored HB 1303 to expand county mutual insurers from 20 counties to 30. The law required $50,000 in surplus funds and yearly reports. It kept state approval for expansions and allowed larger mergers for good cause. Voted yes; the House passed it 97–0. Governor Hoeven signed it on 2001-03-16. He voted in the House on 2001-02-05.
February 5, 2001
Source: ndlegis.gov
Sponsored HB 1392 and voted yes; the House passed it 96–0. The law extended a sales tax exemption to education, religious, and charity events in public buildings. It covered events with receipts up to $5,000 and net proceeds spent entirely for those purposes. It kept limits on regular retail sales. Governor Hoeven signed it March 21. He voted in the House on 2001-01-31.
January 31, 2001
Source: ndlegis.gov
On 1999-06-21, he seconded and voted for a committee request to send the governor a letter urging flood relief options for Devils Lake, including outlets and litigation, plus an independent study of flooding costs. The motion passed 11–0.
June 21, 1999
Source: ndlegis.gov
Cosponsored HB 1489 to let schools use some instruction time for staff training, course planning, or weather closures. The plan covered time equal to three full school days. Students still had to receive two-thirds of a full day of instruction on each affected day. He later voted no, and the House rejected it 15–78. He voted in the House on 1999-02-12.
February 12, 1999
Source: ndlegis.gov
Cosponsored HCR 3049 to study tax breaks and changes to rules for the lignite coal industry. The resolution also sought state responses to federal and international limits on coal development. It called for protecting jobs while maintaining a clean environment. Both chambers adopted it by voice vote. It was sent for filing March 23. His sponsorship was listed on 1999-02-01.
February 1, 1999
Source: ndlegis.gov
On 1998-09-21, he voted to stop a proposal requiring school districts to set their local tax at 65 percent of the statewide average. The committee stopped it 11–8. He also voted against requiring all land to be in a high school district. The committee backed that proposal 10–9.
September 21, 1998
Source: ndlegis.gov
Cosponsored HB 1185 and voted yes, 71–24. The law doubled the barley tax from half a cent to one cent per bushel. Buyers collected it from sellers for the state barley fund. It ended a payment delay for small buyers and gave the council discretion over late-payment penalties. It also changed council terms to four years. The governor signed it on 1997-04-01. He voted in the House on 1997-02-12.
February 12, 1997
Source: ndlegis.gov
Cosponsored SB 2186 to change who paid tuition when a student was placed in another school district. It required the placing agency to pay education costs for placements made for noneducational reasons. School districts remained responsible for educational placements. The Senate rejected it, 5–43, on 1997-01-30. His sponsorship was listed on 1997-01-16.
January 16, 1997
Source: ndlegis.gov
Cosponsored SB 2161 to change qualifications for local plumbing and electrical inspectors. The proposal offered a trade license or a passed trade exam plus inspector certification as qualifying paths. It removed trade experience requirements before the exam for inspectors who did not seek a trade license. The Senate rejected it, 7–40, on 1997-02-11. His sponsorship was listed on 1997-01-14.
January 14, 1997
Source: ndlegis.gov
Sponsored HB 1385 and voted yes to change legislative district boundaries. The law moved the part of Mercer County within the Fort Berthold reservation from District 4 to District 33. It removed Gardar Township from District 16 and added Lincoln Township. The House passed it, 92–3. The governor signed it on 1995-04-04. He voted in the House on 1995-02-13.
February 13, 1995
Source: ndlegis.gov
On 1993-02-15, he voted for HB1427 to let courts enforce support payments for a spouse or former spouse using the same tools as child support orders. The House passed it 95–0, and it became law on 1993-04-07.
February 15, 1993
Source: ndlegis.gov
On 1993-01-27, he voted against HB1245, a proposal to tax some otherwise exempt property for fire, police, and emergency dispatch costs. The House rejected it 14–79.
January 27, 1993
Source: ndlegis.gov

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