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Bob Paulson
ND Senate District 3
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Issue areas
Derived from issue-tagged bills they sponsored and stated positions — each links to the underlying record. AI-derived tags
Government Operations & Budget 38Civil Rights & Liberties 15Criminal Justice & Policing 14Education 12Economy & Taxes 11Healthcare 10Housing 9Banking & Finance 8Elections & Voting 8Environment & Energy 7Technology & Privacy 7Transportation & Infrastructure 7Labor & Employment 6Social Services & Welfare 6Defense & Military 5Foreign Policy & Trade 5Other 5Veterans Affairs 4Agriculture 2Gun Policy 1Immigration 1
Offices & terms
| Office | Party | From | To | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND Senate District 3 current
North Dakota |
Republican | Dec 1, 2022 | — | openstates/people CC0-1.0 |
| ND Senate District 3
North Dakota |
Republican | Dec 1, 2018 | Nov 30, 2022 | openstates/people CC0-1.0 |
| ND House District 3
North Dakota |
Republican | — | Nov 30, 2022 | openstates/people CC0-1.0 |
Roll-call votes (989 recorded)
| Vote | Position | Date | Result | Source |
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| HB 1626 — AN ACT to amend and reenact subdivision d of subsection 1 of section 57-02-08.9, section 57-20-09, and subsection 1 of section 57-55-03 of… | Yea | Jan 23, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 1625 — AN ACT to amend and reenact section 15-10-64 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to the sale of the Ray Richards golf course; to… | Yea | Jan 23, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 1622 — AN ACT to create and enact chapter 43-17.5 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to the physician assistant licensure compact; to… | Yea | Jan 23, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 1624 — A BILL for an Act to create and enact two new sections to chapter 15.1-07 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to offering school… | Nay | Jan 23, 2026 | fail | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 1623 — AN ACT to provide an appropriation to the department of health and human services for federal rural health transformation program grant… | Yea | Jan 23, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 1621 — AN ACT to amend and reenact subsection 1 of section 15.1-21-01 and section 15.1-21-02 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to… | Yea | Jan 23, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 2404 — AN ACT to provide appropriations to the information technology department and public service commission; to provide contingent loan… | Yea | Jan 22, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 2403 — AN ACT to amend and reenact section 6-09-47 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to a medical facility emergency operating loan… | Yea | Jan 22, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 2402 — AN ACT to create and enact two new sections to chapter 43-15 and a new subsection to section 43-48-03 of the North Dakota Century Code… | Yea | Jan 22, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 2401 — AN ACT to create and enact a new subdivision to subsection 2 of section 12-60-24 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to criminal… | Yea | Jan 22, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 1377 — A BILL for an Act to create and enact chapter 16.1-08.2 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to campaign disclosure statements; to… | Nay | May 3, 2025 | fail | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 2225 — A BILL for an Act to provide an appropriation to the department of commerce for a housing for opportunity, mobility, and empowerment… | Nay | May 3, 2025 | fail | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 1015 — AN ACT to provide an appropriation for defraying the expenses of the various divisions under the supervision of the director of the office… | Yea | May 3, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 1369 — AN ACT to amend and reenact sections 15.1-27-04.1, 15.1-32-19, 15.1-36-02, 48-01.2-02.1, 48-01.2-10, and 57-15-14.2 of the North Dakota… | Yea | May 3, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 1013 — AN ACT to provide an appropriation for defraying the expenses of the department of public instruction, the center for distance education… | Yea | May 3, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 1020 — AN ACT to provide an appropriation for defraying the expenses of the department of water resources; to create and enact a new section to… | Yea | May 3, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 2014 — AN ACT to provide an appropriation for defraying the expenses of the industrial commission and the agencies under its control; to create… | Yea | May 3, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 1459 — AN ACT to create and enact a new section to chapter 38-12 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to critical minerals and rare earth… | Yea | May 3, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 2012 — AN ACT to provide an appropriation for defraying the expenses of the department of transportation; to create and enact a new section to… | Yea | May 3, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 1575 — A BILL for an Act to create and enact two new sections to chapter 54-27, two new sections to chapter 57-02, and a new subdivision to… | Nay | May 2, 2025 | fail | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 1176 — AN ACT to create and enact two new sections to chapter 54-27, a new section to chapter 57-02, and a new section to chapter 57-15 of the… | Yea | May 2, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 1006 — AN ACT to provide an appropriation for defraying the expenses of the office of the tax commissioner and for payment of state reimbursement… | Yea | May 2, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 1279 — AN ACT to amend and reenact sections 57-60-02, 57-60-02.1, 57-60-02.2, 57-60-14, and 57-61-01 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to… | Yea | May 2, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 2004 — AN ACT to provide an appropriation for defraying the expenses of the ethics commission; to create and enact a new section to chapter 54-03… | Yea | May 2, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 2003 — AN ACT to provide an appropriation for defraying the expenses of the North Dakota university system; to create and enact two new sections… | Yea | May 2, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
Sponsored legislation (8 as lead sponsor)
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SB 2222
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A BILL for an Act to create and enact two new sections to chapter 25-13 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to the certification and sale of assistance…
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SB 2180
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AN ACT to create and enact a new section to chapter 44-04 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to the opportunity to provide public comment at a meeting…
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SB 2244
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A BILL for an Act to create and enact a new section to chapter 15.1-06 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to parental involvement in a child's…
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SB 2299
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AN ACT to amend and reenact subsection 1 of section 54-10-14, subsection 1 of section 54-10-15, and sections 61-35-09 and 61-35-10 of the North Dakota Century…
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SB 2220
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A BILL for an Act to create and enact a new section to chapter 12.1-41 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to the implementation of operational…
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SB 2385
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AN ACT to create and enact a new chapter to title 23 and a new section to chapter 47-32 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to receivers for mobile home…
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SB 2350
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A BILL for an Act to amend and reenact section 44-04-18.1 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to an exemption from open records for employee performance…
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SB 2182
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A BILL for an Act to amend and reenact section 28-32-18 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to the amendment of an administrative rule by agreement of…