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The Enforce Sunday Bill
North Dakota pushes to enforce Sunday store closures
Sunday closing laws and retail agreements; and to provide a penalty.
Bad for everyday people ·
If passed, the bill would force stores to stay closed on Sundays and add penalties for opening early.
Our take
What we think, in plain words.
Citizens would lose the ability to shop on Sundays, hurting convenience and small businesses, while larger retailers may benefit from a level playing field.
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The facts
What the bill actually says, no spin.
- Bill would add three new sections to chapter 12.1-30 of the North Dakota Century Code.
- It would amend section 12.1-30-04 about Sunday closing laws and retail agreements.
- It would create a penalty for violating the Sunday closing rule.
- The bill was introduced on Jan. 7, 2025 and referred to the Industry, Business and Labor Committee.
- A second reading on Jan. 16, 2025 failed with 4 yeas and 89 nays.
How they voted
The actual floor vote, and who broke from their own party.
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- Jeff Hoverson (R): voted for it, crossing most Republicans
- Matthew Heilman (R): voted for it, crossing most Republicans
- Jorin Johnson (R): voted for it, crossing most Republicans
- Nico Rios (R): voted for it, crossing most Republicans
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