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HB 1186

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.

69th Legislative Assembly (2025-26) Introduced by Dick Anderson and 2 co-sponsors

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.

Filed with Secretary Of State 03/27
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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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