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North Dakota House Bill HB1038

North Dakota 2023-2024 Regular Session

North Dakota House Bill HB1038

Introduced
1/3/23  
Refer
1/3/23  
Report Pass
1/6/23  
Engrossed
1/11/23  
Refer
2/13/23  
Report Pass
3/14/23  
Enrolled
3/20/23  

Caption

Technical corrections and improper, inaccurate, redundant, missing, or obsolete references; and to provide a penalty.

Impact

The implementation of HB 1038 is expected to have a significant impact on state legislation by correcting technical errors that could lead to confusion or misinterpretation in legal contexts. By clarifying statutes and ensuring accuracy in references, the bill aims to enhance the effectiveness of the law in North Dakota. Additionally, this measure can prevent potential legal disputes caused by outdated or inaccurate references, thus enhancing the enforcement process and promoting better governance.

Summary

House Bill 1038 is a legislative measure aimed at making various technical corrections to the North Dakota Century Code. It seeks to address improper, inaccurate, redundant, missing, or obsolete references within several sections of the state’s laws. The bill serves to enhance the clarity and accuracy of legal texts while ensuring that the state law remains current and relevant. By amending various statutes, the bill streamlines legislative language which may assist in legal interpretations and enforcement of the law.

Sentiment

The sentiment surrounding HB 1038 appears to be predominantly positive. Lawmakers generally recognize the importance of maintaining an up-to-date legal framework, which fosters efficiency and reduces ambiguity in the interpretation of laws. As technical corrections are typically non-controversial and aim towards administrative efficiency, legislators displayed strong bipartisan support for the bill, benefiting from reasonably unanimous votes in favor during its legislative journey.

Contention

While the bill has extensive support, potential sources of contention could arise from discussions regarding the specific amendments made and their implications on existing legal interpretations. Questions may pertain to concerns from stakeholders about how certain changes impact their interests, particularly in legal matters concerning civil liberties or business regulations. However, no notable points of contention emerged during the voting process, indicating a consensus on the necessity of such corrections.

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Companion Bills

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Previously Filed As

ND HB1031

Technical corrections and improper, inaccurate, redundant, missing, or obsolete references; and to provide an effective date.

ND HF3022

Miscellaneous technical corrections made to laws and statutes; erroneous, obsolete, and omitted text and references corrected; redundant, conflicting, and superseded provisions removed; and style and form changes made.

ND HF4483

Miscellaneous technical corrections made to laws and statutes; erroneous, obsolete, and omitted text and references corrected; and redundant, conflicting, and superseded provisions removed.

ND HF1581

Legislative enactments; miscellaneous and technical corrections made to laws and statutes; erroneous, obsolete, and omitted text and references corrected; and redundant, conflicting, and superseded provisions removed.

ND SF4576

Legislative enactments miscellaneous technical corrections and removing redundant, conflicting, and superseded provisions

ND SB2128

Transparent sentencing of criminal offenders, transfer of persons between correctional facilities, work release eligibility and conditions for criminal offenders, sentences for assaulting and fleeing from law enforcement officers, and sentences for preventing arrest; to provide a legislative management report; to provide a penalty; and to provide for application.

ND HB1489

Sexual assault restraining orders and domestic violence protection orders; to provide a penalty; and to provide an effective date.

ND SB2037

Delinquency; to provide an appropriation; and to provide a penalty.

ND SB2168

Speeding violations, use of safety belts, and city fines and penalties; and to provide a penalty.

ND HSB115

A bill for an act relating to statutory corrections which may adjust language to reflect current practices, insert earlier omissions, delete redundancies and inaccuracies, resolve inconsistencies and conflicts, remove ambiguities, and provide for Code editor directives.(See HF 381.)

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