2025 Legislative Report: How They Voted

WHY IT MATTERS:

The legislative session shapes North Dakota’s future through policy decisions and lawmaking. While citizens provide input and share priorities, it’s our elected officials—our legislators—who ultimately make the decisions. At GNDC, we advocate for policies that support business success. We closely track how lawmakers vote on key issues that impact our state’s economic environment.

SCORECARD METHODOLOGY

This scorecard reflects legislative activity from the 69th Legislative Assembly (January–May 2025). Legislators are evaluated based on their voting records on 30 key bills aligned with GNDC’s top priorities:

✅ Protecting and strengthening the business climate

✅ Developing a strong, skilled workforce

✅ Investing in smart, forward-looking infrastructure

Each vote is scored:

• Votes in alignment with GNDC receive positive points
• Votes against receive penalty points
• Bonus weighting is applied to high-impact bills and for bill sponsorship

The resulting performance-based score reflects each legislator’s alignment with the interests of North Dakota’s business community.

CHAMBER CHAMPIONS

Legislators who earn a score of 85% or higher are named Chamber Champions. This designation recognizes individuals who consistently supported pro-business policies and demonstrate a strong understanding of the challenges and opportunities facing North Dakota businesses. GNDC is proud to recognize these legislators and look forward to continued partnership in promoting economic growth across the state.

📄 [View the full legislator scorecard here.]

The full legislative report provides a comprehensive recap of GNDC’s advocacy efforts during the 69th Legislative Assembly. More than just scores, it outlines the key issues, legislative trends, and pro-business efforts that shaped the session.

Here’s what you’ll find inside:

• GNDC member priorities heading into the session
• Scorecard bills — the good, the bad, and the disappointing
• Appropriations for key state agencies that impact the business community
• A brief overview of the property tax outcome
• Recipients of GNDC’s Business Bipartisanship Seal
• Legislator scores, grades, and updated lifetime percentages

📬 Printed copies are being mailed to GNDC members. Additional copies can be requested by emailing Laura Mehrer.