WeVote
Log In

Bill

Bill

HB 1228

AN ACT to create and enact a new section to chapter 24-01 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to designating a portion of state highway 5 in Bottineau as the LCDR Carl J. Woods Vietnam bridge; to provide a continuing appropriation; and to declare an emergency.

69th Legislative Assembly (2025-26) Introduced by Dick Anderson and 3 co-sponsors

NDs HB 1228 designates a Bottineau segment of State Highway 5 as the LCDR Carl J. Woods Vietnam bridge and allows signs funded or donated to be placed immediately.

Filed with Secretary Of State 03/18
0
WeVote Research Nonpartisan
Bill Summary · HB 1228

HB 1228 — Summary (North Dakota)

Status: Filed with Secretary of State (03/18/2025). Introduced: November 12, 2024. Enacted with emergency clause (legislative votes recorded as House 93–0, Senate 47–0).

Main purpose

To designate a short segment of State Highway 5 in the city of Bottineau as the "LCDR Carl J. Woods Vietnam bridge," to allow placement of roadway signs carrying that name, and to authorize the Department to accept and use donated signs or funds to pay for signage. The bill includes a continuing appropriation for any donated funds and is enacted as an emergency measure so it takes effect immediately.

Key provisions

  • Designation: Directs the state department (the Department of Transportation/“the department”) to name the portion of State Highway 5 in Bottineau between the junction of Thompson Street and the junction of Brander Street the "LCDR Carl J. Woods Vietnam bridge."
  • Signage: Requires the department to place signs along that segment identifying the designation.
  • Donations and funding:
    • Authorizes the department to accept donated signs or donated funds to pay for the signs.
    • Provides that any donated funds are appropriated to the department on a continuing basis for the purpose of providing the designation signs.
  • Emergency clause: Declares the act an emergency measure so the designation and appropriation take effect immediately upon enactment.

Who is affected

  • Primary: The North Dakota Department responsible for highway signage (implementation and maintenance duties).
  • Local: Bottineau residents and visitors (will see new commemorative signage).
  • Fiscal: No general appropriation required; signage costs may be covered by donations. If donations are provided, they are continuously appropriated for this purpose.

Fiscal and administrative impact

  • Fiscal impact is minimal and limited to the cost of producing and installing signs. The bill expressly allows donated funds or donated signs to cover those costs, and provides a continuing appropriation for such donations.
  • Administrative impact is limited to routine actions by the department to accept donations, order/receive/install signs, and maintain the designated signs.

Timeline / Procedural notes

  • Introduced November 12, 2024.
  • Passed both chambers unanimously (House 93–0; Senate 47–0) with an emergency clause adopted.
  • Filed with the Secretary of State on March 18, 2025; emergency clause makes the act effective immediately upon enactment.

Purpose and effect in plain language

The law formally names a short stretch of State Highway 5 in Bottineau after Lieutenant Commander Carl J. Woods in recognition of his service (Vietnam), allows the state to post signs showing that name, and permits the department to use donated money or donated signs—kept in a continuously available account—to cover sign costs. Because it includes an emergency clause, the naming and authority to accept donations take effect without delay.

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

Sign in to ask a question.