REQUIRED to report things like child abuse and neglect. But, according to that same Century Code, A member of the clergy, however, is not required to report such circumstances if the knowledge or suspicion is derived from information received in the capacity of spiritual adviser. And one North Dakota State Senator wants to strike that exemption from the Century Code.
KX News reports that, in the name of helping abused children, Republican Senator Judy Lee of West Fargo wants to force clergy to report confessions of abuse. She also wants clergy to face 30 days in jail for refusing to report instances of abuse. There has been pushback on proposed amendment.
Mini horses as service animals? North Dakota bill aims to make it happen
The bill would align North Dakota law with the federal Americans with Disabilities Act that says qualified miniature horses can be service animals. 6:28 pm, Jan. 19, 2021 ×
Noel Vaughan reaches out to pet Spanky the miniature horse at Bryant Elementary School in Superior, Wisconsin. Forum News Service file photo
BISMARCK Miniature horses could soon be trotting into local stores and businesses with a bill the North Dakota Legislature is considering that would designate the compact creatures as service animals.
Current state law only defines a service animal as a dog trained to do work, perform tasks, or provide assistance for the benefit of an individual with a disability.
Should You Be Able To Use Deadly Force In Public Settings?
Repulican Jeff Magrum is going to be putting forth a proposal commonly known as Stand Your Ground during this years North Dakota Legislature. This bill would essentially eliminate the North Dakota Century Code, Duty to Retreat in the state of North Dakota and finally restore the Right to Defend ones self, property and family with all means necessary, much like a bill pushed in South Dakota a few years ago.
As you can see by the picture above, you would ve thought we were already in a Stand Your Ground state. I actually saw this sign southeast of Bismarck, and have witnessed dozens much like it, while cruising the countryside hunting. Especially in southwest North Dakota.
Barriers to breastfeeding in public could be removed under North Dakota bill
The bill would remove the requirement that a woman can breastfeed in public or private spaces as long as they do so in a discreet and modest manner. 8:00 am, Jan. 17, 2021 ×
Democratic state Rep. Gretchen Dobervich, left, pitches her bill updating the state s breastfeeding law Monday, Feb. 11, 2019. John Hageman / Forum News Service John Hageman / Forum News Service
BISMARCK For many new mothers, breastfeeding is a learning experience that is stressful and does not come naturally. Many have anxiety about nursing their children in public, and the North Dakota Legislature is considering a bill that aims to make this aspect of motherhood a little less stressful.
North Dakota Deer Hunters Might Go Pink! It Looks Good On You.
A BILL for an Act to amend and reenact section 20.1-05-06 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to wearing fluorescent pink or certain camouflage patterns while hunting big game.
Ladies, you re thinking I m about to start making fun of this concept..
STUDIOGRANDOUEST
I M NOT! I PROMISE!
Sure why not? Just see these Wisconsin boys hunting in their big pinks. Do you think North Dakota deer have gotten too used to our blaze orange hunters out walking the cattails? If so, they ll never see the pink hunters sneaking through the buck brush.