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HB 1493

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2026 Regular Session Introduced by Cy Aures and 4 co-sponsors

Repeals ND N.D.C.C. § 54-60-31, ending the Office of Legal Immigration and its duties, impacting state agencies and services used by immigrant communities.

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Bill Summary · HB 1493

Summary — HB 1493 (North Dakota)

A bill to repeal N.D.C.C. § 54‑60‑31 (the “office of legal immigration”)

Main purpose and intent

HB 1493 proposes to repeal Section 54‑60‑31 of the North Dakota Century Code. According to the bill title and legislative caption, that statutory section relates to the “office of legal immigration.” The bill’s sole substantive action is the repeal of that named code section.

Key provision

  • Repeal Section 54‑60‑31, North Dakota Century Code. (No replacement language or other statutory changes are included in the materials provided.)

Who would be affected

  • The direct statutory subject is the “office of legal immigration” (as referenced in the repealed code section). Repealing the section would:
    • Remove any statutory authority, duties, or protections that currently exist in § 54‑60‑31 (if that section creates or defines the office, its functions, appointments, funding authorization, or duties).
    • Potentially affect any state administrative entity, employees, or contractors operating under the authority of that section.
    • Potentially affect people or organizations that rely on services or protections established by that section (for example, immigrant communities or legal service programs) — the precise effect depends on the current text of § 54‑60‑31.
  • Administrative impacts could include reassigning duties, termination or redefinition of an office, or the need for other statutory authority to maintain current services.

Procedural / timeline information (from provided records)

  • Filed: December 3, 2024.
  • First read: March 11, 2025; referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence.
  • Sponsors listed on the bill: Representatives Rios, Heilman, D. Johnston, Henderson, Kempenich; Senator Magrum (as introducers).
  • Status in the materials: The top-level status line provided to me indicates “Second reading, failed to pass, yeas 22 nays 67.” However, the document bundle also contains a legislative action history showing a different outcome (readings, emergency clause adopted, enrolled, transmitted to governor, and a notation “Act 298”). These records conflict.

Important: because the provided materials include conflicting procedural entries, you should verify final status with the official North Dakota Legislative Branch website or the Office of the Revisor of Statutes to confirm whether the repeal was enacted, vetoed, or failed.

Notes and recommended follow‑up

  • The summary above is limited to the information provided; the exact legal and practical consequences depend on the current full text of N.D.C.C. § 54‑60‑31 (which was not included). Before drawing operational or budgetary conclusions, consult:
    • The current text of N.D.C.C. § 54‑60‑31 to see what it currently authorizes or requires.
    • The North Dakota legislative status page for HB 1493 to resolve the conflicting status reports and to obtain any enrolled/act language or governor’s actions.
  • The package also includes unrelated bills from other states that share the number “HB 1493” (on topics such as towing regulation, higher‑education capital appropriations, film commission, and Maryland health‑occupations). Those are separate measures and not related to the North Dakota repeal described here.

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

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