HB 1197: Reps. Gruchalla, N. Johnson, Kingsbury, Uglem and Sens. Fiebiger, J. Lee introduced:

 A BILL for an Act to amend and reenact section 39-21-41.4 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to the use of safety belts; and to repeal section 39-21-41.5 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to secondary enforcement of safety belt requirements.

Bill was referred to the Transportation Committee.  Hearing was held on Jan 30.
2/16 Failed House 34 -58

HB 1492: Reps. Gruchalla, L. Meier, Metcalf and Sens. Horne, Mathern, Nelson introduced:

A BILL for an Act to create and enact a new section to chapter 39-06 and a new paragraph to subdivision a of subsection 3 of section 39-06.1-10 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to restrictions on minors while driving; to amend and reenact subsection 1 of section 39-06-03, subdivision c of subsection 3 of section 39-06-14, sections 39-06-17 and 39-06-36, subsection 3 of section 39-06-42, section 39-06-43, subsection 1 of section 39-06.1-08, and subsection 3 of section 39-06.1-11 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to minors driving motor vehicles; to repeal section 39-06-04 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to instruction permits; to provide a penalty; and to provide an effective date.

Bill referred to the Transportation Committee.  Hearing held on Jan 29.
2/9 Transportation Committee recommended a Do Pass as amended.

2/17 Placed on House Calendar


2/19 Failed in House yeas 42 nays 52

HB 1208: Reps. Klemin, Vigesaa and Sens. Hogue, Lyson introduced

A BILL for an Act to create and enact two new paragraphs to subdivision a of subsection 3 of section 39-06.1-10 and a new section to chapter 39-08 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to the use of a wireless communications device and demerit points; to amend and reenact subsection 2 of section 39-06.1-06 and section 39-06.1-09 North Dakota Century Code, relating to fees for a moving violation; and to provide a penalty.

Defeated in House vote on Jan 29.  34 yeas, 60 nays

SB 2047: Emergency Training Legislative Council introduced

A BILL for an Act to provide an appropriation to the state department of health for providing emergency medical training grants to rural law enforcement and individuals choosing to become licensed first responders.

Grants. This bill provides a $128,400 general fund appropriation to the State Department of Health for providing emergency training grants to rural law enforcement officers during the 2009-11 biennium. (Public Safety Committee)

Was read the first time and referred to the Human Services Committee.  Bill amended and scheduled for second hearing on 2/09.
2/16  Passed House 43-4.  Referred to Senate.

4/13 Passed by Senate 46-1

4/22 – Signed by Governor

SB 2048: Mandatory Trauma Designation and Quick Response Unit Licensure. Legislative Council introduced

A BILL for an Act to create and enact a new section to chapter 23-16 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to hospitals licensed as primary care or acute care participating in the trauma system; to amend and reenact section 23-27-04.6 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to licensure of quick response units; and to provide an effective date. This bill provides for mandatory hospital participation in the state's trauma system and mandatory licensure of quick response units. (Public Safety Committee)

Was read the first time and referred to the Human Services Committee.  2/06 Committee recommended a DO PASS.
2/11  Passed Senate 46-0.  Referred to House.

3/5  Passed by House 92-0

3/19  Signed by Governor

SB 2049: - Emergency Medical Services Operations Grant Program.  Legislative Council introduced

A BILL for an Act to create and enact section 23-27-06 of the North Dakota CenturyCode, relating to state department of health emergency medical services assessments, training, and recruitment; to amend and reenact section 18-04-04.1 and subsection 1 of section 26.1-03-17 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to insurance premium tax collections; and to provide an appropriation.

This bill provides for the expansion of the emergency medical services (EMS) operations grant program, including the assessment of EMS operations, the provision of leadership training, and the development of an annual statewide EMS recruitment drive. The bill provides a $4,524,000 appropriation from the insurance tax distribution fund to the State Department of Health for the expansion of the program for the 2009-11 biennium. (Public Safety Committee)

Was read the first time and referred to the Human Services Committee. Amended and second hearing 1/30.
2/17 Human Services Committee recommended a Do Pass as amended.  Placed on Senate Calendar.

2/18  Failed in Senate yeas 20  nays 25

SB 2050: Emergency Medical Services Licensure, Property Tax Levies, and Communications. Legislative Council introduced

A BILL for an Act to create and enact a new section to chapter 23-27 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to regulation of emergency medical services operation dispatch; and to amend and reenact section 23-27-02, subsection 1 of section 23-27-04, and section 23-27-04.7 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to the definition of emergency medical services, emergency medical services operation licensure standards, and distribution of property tax revenues to emergency medical services operations.

This bill amends the definition of emergency medical services (EMS), provides that the Health Council's rules relating to the licensure of EMS operations may include response time standards, amends provisions relating to property tax levies for EMS, and provides that the State Department of Health may regulate the communications methods and protocols for EMS operations. (Public Safety Committee)

Was read the first time and referred to the Human Services Committee.
1/27  Passed Senate 47-0.  Referred to House.

2/13  Referred to House Human Services Committee.

2/27  Passed House 87-0

4/08  Signed by Governor