AN ACT to repeal section 23-01-40 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to diabetes goals and plans.
Summary
HB 1069 repeals Section 23-01-40 of the North Dakota Century Code, which concerns state diabetes goals and plans. The bill is a straightforward repeal measure and does not create a new program, funding source, or regulatory requirement. It was introduced at the request of the Department of Health and Human Services and moved through the legislative process without amendment in the materials provided.
By removing this section from the code, the bill eliminates the existing statutory mandate for diabetes-related goals and planning within state law. The practical effect is to reduce or end any formal state-level reporting, planning, or policy framework tied specifically to diabetes under that section, while leaving any other unrelated public health authorities intact.
Impact
The bill amends state law by repealing a single statutory section in Title 23 of the North Dakota Century Code. This removes the legal requirement associated with diabetes goals and plans, and any duties, references, or administrative expectations tied specifically to that section would no longer have force after enactment. The repeal may affect the Department of Health and Human Services and any stakeholders who relied on the statute for diabetes planning or coordination, but it does not appear to impose new obligations on other agencies or private parties.
Sentiment
The overall sentiment around HB 1069 appears strongly favorable and noncontroversial. It passed the House and Senate unanimously, with no recorded dissenting votes in the provided history. The absence of committee transcript discussion suggests the bill was treated as a routine administrative repeal rather than a contested policy change.
Contention
No notable contention is reflected in the provided materials. The bill advanced with unanimous votes in both chambers and no recorded opposition, indicating broad agreement or at least no visible disagreement on repealing the diabetes goals-and-plans statute. If there were policy concerns, they are not captured in the available transcripts or vote history.
AN ACT to amend and reenact sections 25-01.1-07, 25-02-01.1, and 25-02-03 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to the North Dakota state hospital.