Nonresident hunting licenses.
A BILL for an Act to create and enact a new section to chapter 20.1-03 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to nonresident upland and small game licenses; and to amend and reenact section 20.1-03-07 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to nonresident hunting licenses.
The bill, HB1237, aims to update the rules for nonresident hunting licenses in North Dakota. Specifically, it proposes to establish new guidelines for nonresident upland and small game licenses and amend existing provisions for nonresident hunting licenses. If passed, these changes would affect individuals from outside North Dakota who wish to hunt upland game and small game within the state.
The bill was introduced on January 13, 2025, and referred to the Energy and Natural Resources Committee. After a hearing on January 24, 2025, the committee reported that the bill should not pass. On February 7, 2025, the House reported the bill back with a recommendation not to pass it, and it was placed on the consent calendar. On February 10, 2025, the bill failed to pass during its second reading, with 4 votes in favor and 86 against.
Key actions include the bill being introduced, referred to committee, and reviewed in a committee hearing. The bill did not advance beyond the committee stage and ultimately failed to pass in the House. This means that, as of now, the bill has not become law and the proposed changes to nonresident hunting licenses have not been implemented.