The House Industry, Business and Labor Committee voted for a “do-not-pass.” Minot Representative Dan Ruby carried that recommendation to the floor. The vote was 89 to 4 against the measure.
Read moreNorth Dakota Considers Bringing Back Sunday Blue Laws With House Bill 1150
Supporters of the bill argue it preserves family time and encourages rest. Opponents, however, see it as a step backward for the state’s economy and individual freedom.
Read moreNorth Dakota Sunday Law Repeal Passes State House
In late January, on a 56-35 vote, the North Dakota House approved a measure to end the state’s Sunday-closing laws, called "blue laws.”
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