HB 1459STATE · North DakotaIntroduced

AN ACT to create and enact a new section to chapter 38-12 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to critical minerals and rare earth minerals and royalties; to amend and reenact sections 38-12-01 and 47-10-24 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to the definitions of critical minerals and rare earth minerals and descriptions and definitions of minerals in leases and conveyances; and to provide for retroactive application.

Relating to critical minerals and rare earth minerals and royalties; to amend and reenact sections 38‑12‑01 and 47‑10‑24 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to the definitions of critical minerals and rare earth minerals and descriptions and definitions of minerals in leases and conveyances; and to provide for retroactive application.

Voted: 6/11/2025

How representatives voted

217 yea·47 nay

Action history

  • 6/11/2025Filed with Secretary Of State 05/06
  • 5/17/2025Signed by Governor 05/05
  • 5/2/2025Reported back from conference committee, in place of, placed on calendar
  • 5/2/2025Conference committee report adopted
  • 5/2/2025Second reading, passed, yeas 63 nays 26, Emergency clause carried
  • 5/2/2025Second reading, passed as amended, yeas 27 nays 19
  • 5/2/2025Emergency clause failed
  • 5/2/2025Signed by President
  • 5/2/2025Signed by Speaker
  • 5/2/2025Sent to Governor