​By the Numbers: Legislative Trends in 2025

The legislative landscape continues to shift, and this session is no exception. More bills have been introduced this year—an increase of 100 over the last session. The Senate has taken on a larger share of legislation, averaging 9.1 bills per senator, while the House, despite introducing more bills overall, averages 7 bills per representative. GNDC’s tracking efforts have expanded significantly, monitoring 254 bills, an increase of 48 from the previous session.

What stands out most is the dramatic rise in the number of bills GNDC opposes—43 this session, up from just 14 two years ago. While we’ve supported 31 bills (fewer than in 2023), we’ve remained engaged at a higher level than ever before, with 74 bills requiring our involvement. Legislative engagement isn’t just about quantity; it’s about impact. Of the bills we OPPOSED, 10 have passed, while 4 have been amended enough to warrant a reassessment of our stance. Among those we SUPPORTED, 19 passed and 5 failed, with the remainder tied to agency appropriations. 

For a deeper dive into these numbers and the specific bills shaping North Dakota’s business environment, join us for our Halftime Webinar Report on March 6. This exclusive member-only session will provide an in-depth analysis of key legislative trends, the bills that matter most, and what’s ahead for the remainder of the session. Registration is now open—don’t miss this opportunity to stay informed and engaged.

Our commitment to North Dakota businesses goes beyond tracking and engagement. GNDC stands as the only business-focused entity willing to tackle complex and controversial issues impacting the cost of doing business in our state. Every policy decision affects business operations—whether it encourages growth and investment or forces difficult choices like downsizing or relocation or worse - closure.

LOOKING AHEAD

Businesses are the backbone of our economy, driving job creation, strengthening our tax base, funding schools, and supporting vibrant communities. That’s why GNDC remains unwavering in our efforts to push a pro-business agenda, using real data from our members to demonstrate the direct impact of legislative decisions. The next phase of the session is here—so with that, we are happy to trudge into the next part of the session on behalf of our members!