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HB 1186

An Act amending Title 42 (Judiciary and Judicial Procedure) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in general provisions relating to criminal proceedings, establishing the Adjunct Prosecutor Division within the Office of Attorney General; providing for its powers and duties; and establishing the Adjunct Prosecutor Division Restricted Account.

2025-2026 Regular Session Introduced by Sheryl Delozier

Designates Knife River flint as North Dakota's official state rock; a declaratory symbol with no regulatory or fiscal changes, affecting only lists, education, and promotions.

Referred to Judiciary
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Bill Summary · HB 1186

Summary — HB 1186 (North Dakota)

AN ACT to create and enact a new section to chapter 54‑02 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to designating Knife River flint as the official state rock

Purpose / Intent

The bill designates Knife River flint as the official state rock of North Dakota. The purpose is symbolic: to recognize and codify Knife River flint as a state symbol.

Key provisions

  • Adds a new section to chapter 54‑02 of the North Dakota Century Code (State symbols) with a single substantive sentence:
    • “Knife River flint is the official rock of the state of North Dakota.”
  • The bill is purely declaratory and does not create regulatory programs, taxes, appropriations, or criminal penalties.

Who or what is affected

  • Primarily ceremonial/symbolic: state government, educational institutions, museums, tourism and promotional materials, and publications that catalog official state symbols.
  • No direct operational, regulatory, licensing, or fiscal changes to state agencies or private entities are included in the text.

Procedural history and timeline (selected milestones)

  • Filed: November 12, 2024 (bill introduction date noted).
  • House vote: Passed (Yeas 89, Nays 1).
  • Senate vote: Passed (Yeas 44, Nays 2).
  • Filed with Secretary of State: March 27, 2025.
  • Notification that the enactment is Act No. 960: April 21, 2025.
  • The bill text creates and enacts one new statutory subsection in NDCC chapter 54‑02.

Fiscal and legal impact

  • No material fiscal impact or operational changes are required by the text. Any costs would be incidental and limited (e.g., updating state publications or websites to include the new official rock).
  • No changes to legal rights, duties, or enforcement authorities.

Notes / Context

  • Knife River flint is a naturally occurring material found in parts of North Dakota; recognition as a state symbol is a common legislative vehicle to promote state history, natural resources, and cultural heritage.
  • Because the bill is a single‑line designation, implementation is limited to updating official lists and educational/promotional uses.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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