North Dakota Lower September 3, 2026

Motion for Final Passage on HB 1628

86 yes 6 no 2 present

pass

The North Dakota Lower voted 86 to 6 on September 3, 2026. 93% of members voting cast a yes vote. The bill's recorded status after this vote is "Reported back amended, do pass, engrossment placed on calendar 7 1 0".

The bill

HB 1628: A BILL for an Act to create and enact a new subdivision to subsection 2 of section 12-60-24, subdivision lll of subsection 3 of section 19-03.1-05, and chapter 51-38 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to criminal history record checks, the scheduling of kratom alkaloid derivatives as a schedule I controlled substance, and the regulation of kratom products; to amend and reenact sections 12.1-31-03 and 19-03.1-22.3, and subsection 7 of section 19-03.1-23 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to penalties for the use and possession of kratom alkaloid derivatives and the sale of kratom to individuals under twenty-one years of age; to provide a penalty; to provide an appropriation; and to provide an effective date.

Motion for Final Passage on HB 1628

The bill

How each member voted

Voted yes 80

Voted no 5

Voted present 2

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