Paul Thomas

Senator, SD-006 District

North Dakota Senate, Republican, North Dakota

Latest 50 votes · 49 records

Voted NO on The “Offering school breakfast and lunch at no cost and the school meals fund; to provide an appropriation...” (HB 1624)Official title: Offering school breakfast and lunch at no cost and the school meals fund; to provide an appropriation; to provide for a transfer; and to provide an effective date.Jan 23, 2026, 1 record
Voted YES on The “Application of the primary residence credit and discount for early payment of tax; and to provide...” (HB 1626)Official title: Application of the primary residence credit and discount for early payment of tax; and to provide an effective date.Jan 23, 2026, 1 record
Voted NO on The “definitions of critical minerals and rare earth minerals and descriptions and definitions of minerals...” (HB 1459)Official title: The definitions of critical minerals and rare earth minerals and descriptions and definitions of minerals in leases and conveyances; and to provide for retroactive application.May 2, 2025, 1 record
Voted YES on The “amount of statutory fees, speed limitations on multilane highways, variable speed limits, alteration...” (HB 1298)Official title: The amount of statutory fees, speed limitations on multilane highways, variable speed limits, alteration of maximum speed limits on state highways, speed zone reduction limitations, and city fines and penalties; to provide for a legislative management report; and to provide a penalty.May 2, 2025, 1 record
Voted NO on The “option for a school district to reduce its local contribution deduction in the school state aid formula...” (HB 1130)Official title: The option for a school district to reduce its local contribution deduction in the school state aid formula by the percentage of the local contribution which comes from in lieu of revenue.May 1, 2025, 1 record
Voted YES on The “purpose of the North Dakota development fund, duties and talent strategy of the division of workforce...” (SB 2018)Official title: The purpose of the North Dakota development fund, duties and talent strategy of the division of workforce development, the uncrewed aircraft systems program, the uncrewed aircraft systems program fund, the beyond visual line of sight uncrewed aircraft system program, and changing the name of the office of legal immigration to the global talent office; to authorize a Bank of North Dakota line of credit; to provide for a transfer; to provide an application; to provide an exemption; and to provide for a legislative management report.May 1, 2025, 1 record
Voted YES on “a research technology park grant program; to provide an appropriation; and to provide for a report” (SB 2256)Official title: A research technology park grant program; to provide an appropriation; and to provide for a report.May 1, 2025, 1 record
Voted YES on The “creation and naming of state parks; to provide for a transfer; to provide for a report; and to provide...” (HB 1019)Official title: The creation and naming of state parks; to provide for a transfer; to provide for a report; and to provide an exemption.May 1, 2025, 1 record
Voted YES on “a BILL for an Act to provide an appropriation to the department of commerce for a housing for opportunity...” (SB 2225)Official title: A BILL for an Act to provide an appropriation to the department of commerce for a housing for opportunity, mobility, and empowerment program; to provide for a legislative management report; and to declare an emergency.May 1, 2025, 1 record
Voted NO on “an income tax deduction for retired law enforcement personnel benefits; and to provide for retroactive...” (SB 2093)Official title: An income tax deduction for retired law enforcement personnel benefits; and to provide for retroactive application.May 1, 2025, 1 record
Voted YES on The “Leases of department of health and human services property, substance use disorder treatment program, basic...” (HB 1012)Official title: Leases of department of health and human services property, substance use disorder treatment program, basic care payment rates, state of residence for child care assistance, opioid settlement advisory committee, and children's cabinet; to provide for a transfer; to authorize a line of credit; to provide legislative intent; to provide for a legislative management study; to provide an application; to provide an exemption; to provide for a report; and to provide an effective date.May 1, 2025, 1 record
Voted YES on “aN ACT to provide an appropriation for defraying the expenses of the department of corrections...” (SB 2015)Official title: AN ACT to provide an appropriation for defraying the expenses of the department of corrections and rehabilitation; to authorize a line of credit; to provide a statement of legislative intent; to provide for a report; to provide for a legislative management study; and to provide an exemption.May 1, 2025, 1 record
Voted YES on The “Definitions for regional planning councils; to provide an appropriation; and to provide for a transfer” (SB 2390)Official title: Definitions for regional planning councils; to provide an appropriation; and to provide for a transfer.Apr 29, 2025, 1 record
Voted YES on “an opt-out procedure for required vaccines” (HB 1454)Official title: An opt-out procedure for required vaccines.Apr 28, 2025, 1 record
Voted YES on “aN ACT to provide an appropriation for defraying the expenses of the council on the arts; to provide...” (SB 2010)Official title: AN ACT to provide an appropriation for defraying the expenses of the council on the arts; to provide for a transfer; to provide for a report; and to provide an exemption.Apr 28, 2025, 1 record
Voted YES on The “Transgender student accommodations and restroom use in public schools; to provide a penalty; and to declare...” (HB 1144)Official title: Transgender student accommodations and restroom use in public schools; to provide a penalty; and to declare an emergency.Apr 28, 2025, 1 record
Voted YES on “aN ACT to provide an appropriation for defraying the expenses of the retirement and investment office” (HB 1022)Official title: AN ACT to provide an appropriation for defraying the expenses of the retirement and investment office.Apr 28, 2025, 1 record
Voted YES on The “salary of the state treasurer; and to declare an emergency” (HB 1005)Official title: The salary of the state treasurer; and to declare an emergency.Apr 28, 2025, 1 record
Voted YES on The “Comprehensive water development plans; to provide for a legislative management study; and to provide...” (HB 1218)Official title: Comprehensive water development plans; to provide for a legislative management study; and to provide an expiration date.Apr 28, 2025, 1 record
Voted YES on “aN ACT to provide an appropriation to the agriculture commissioner for a food distribution facility grant...” (HB 1143)Official title: AN ACT to provide an appropriation to the agriculture commissioner for a food distribution facility grant program.Apr 25, 2025, 1 record
Voted YES on The “task force on guardianship monitoring and transition requirements; to provide a penalty; to provide...” (SB 2029)Official title: The task force on guardianship monitoring and transition requirements; to provide a penalty; to provide for a report; to provide an appropriation; to provide a continuing appropriation; to provide for a transfer; and to provide an effective date.Apr 25, 2025, 1 record
Voted YES on “aN ACT to provide for a legislative management study regarding prescription drug transparency reporting...” (SB 2370)Official title: AN ACT to provide for a legislative management study regarding prescription drug transparency reporting under the federal drug discount program.Apr 25, 2025, 1 record
Voted YES on The “Occupational and professional boards, the midwest interstate passenger rail compact, prison industry...” (SB 2308)Official title: Occupational and professional boards, the midwest interstate passenger rail compact, prison industry advisory committee, energy policy commission, medical marijuana advisory committee, onsite wastewater recycling technical committee, state board of water well contractors, committee on aging, brain injury advisory council, early childhood council, unemployment insurance advisory council, commission on the status of women, health information technology advisory committee, poet laureate nominating board, rural development council, America 250 commission, atmospheric resource board, and Devils Lake outlet management advisory committee; to provide for a legislative management report; to provide an effective date; and to provide an expiration date.Apr 24, 2025, 1 record
Voted YES on The “Mathematics curriculum, professional development, screening and intervention, related administrative rules...” (SB 2213)Official title: Mathematics curriculum, professional development, screening and intervention, related administrative rules and reporting requirements, and mathematics instructor competency; to provide for a legislative management report; to provide for a department of public instruction mathematics screening pilot program; to provide an appropriation; and to provide an effective date.Apr 23, 2025, 1 record
Voted YES on “aN ACT to provide an appropriation for defraying the expenses of the council on the arts; to provide...” (SB 2010)Official title: AN ACT to provide an appropriation for defraying the expenses of the council on the arts; to provide for a transfer; to provide for a report; and to provide an exemption.Apr 23, 2025, 1 record
Voted YES on The “County achievement days; to provide for a transfer; to authorize a line of credit; to provide an exemption...” (HB 1015)Official title: County achievement days; to provide for a transfer; to authorize a line of credit; to provide an exemption; to provide for a report; and to declare an emergency.Apr 22, 2025, 1 record
Voted NO on The “Self-insurance health care plans; to provide for application; and to provide an effective date” (HB 1216)Official title: Self-insurance health care plans; to provide for application; and to provide an effective date.Apr 21, 2025, 1 record
Voted YES on The “life skills and transition center; to provide for a legislative management report; to provide...” (SB 2112)Official title: The life skills and transition center; to provide for a legislative management report; to provide for a department of health and human services study; and to provide an expiration date.Apr 21, 2025, 1 record
Voted YES on The “Blackout number plates” (SB 2133)Official title: Blackout number plates.Apr 21, 2025, 1 record
Voted YES on The “Health insurance benefits coverage provided by the uniform group insurance program; to provide...” (SB 2160)Official title: Health insurance benefits coverage provided by the uniform group insurance program; to provide an appropriation; to provide for a statement of legislative intent; and to provide an effective date.Apr 21, 2025, 1 record
Voted NO on The “amount of statutory fees, speed limitations on multilane highways, variable speed limits, alteration...” (HB 1298)Official title: The amount of statutory fees, speed limitations on multilane highways, variable speed limits, alteration of maximum speed limits on state highways, speed zone reduction limitations, and city fines and penalties; to provide for a legislative management report; and to provide a penalty.Apr 18, 2025, 1 record
Voted YES on The “onsite wastewater recycling technical committee; to provide for a legislative management report...” (SB 2267)Official title: The onsite wastewater recycling technical committee; to provide for a legislative management report; to provide a penalty; and to provide an appropriation.Apr 18, 2025, 1 record
Voted NO on “an education savings account program for students who are not enrolled in public school or a homeschool...” (HB 1540)Official title: An education savings account program for students who are not enrolled in public school or a homeschool program; to provide an appropriation; and to provide an effective date.Apr 17, 2025, 1 record
Voted YES on The “Leases of department of health and human services property, substance use disorder treatment program, basic...” (HB 1012)Official title: Leases of department of health and human services property, substance use disorder treatment program, basic care payment rates, state of residence for child care assistance, opioid settlement advisory committee, and children's cabinet; to provide for a transfer; to authorize a line of credit; to provide legislative intent; to provide for a legislative management study; to provide an application; to provide an exemption; to provide for a report; and to provide an effective date.Apr 17, 2025, 1 record
Voted NO on The “Interference with court-ordered parenting time; to create a child custody review task force; to provide...” (SB 2186)Official title: Interference with court-ordered parenting time; to create a child custody review task force; to provide for a legislative management report; and to provide a penalty.Apr 16, 2025, 1 record
Voted YES on The “Publication requirements for legal notices” (SB 2069)Official title: Publication requirements for legal notices.Apr 16, 2025, 1 record
Voted YES on The “Allowable amounts of usable medical marijuana, medical marijuana recordkeeping, cannabinoid edible...” (SB 2294)Official title: Allowable amounts of usable medical marijuana, medical marijuana recordkeeping, cannabinoid edible products, patient qualifications, and disclosure of information.Apr 16, 2025, 1 record
Voted NO on The “Special assistant attorneys general” (HB 1601)Official title: Special assistant attorneys general.Apr 16, 2025, 1 record
Voted YES on The “authority for the kindergarten through grade twelve education coordination council to enter contracts...” (SB 2262)Official title: The authority for the kindergarten through grade twelve education coordination council to enter contracts; and to provide an appropriation.Apr 16, 2025, 1 record
Voted YES on The “Pharmacy benefits managers and prescription drug costs; to provide a penalty; to provide an appropriation...” (HB 1584)Official title: Pharmacy benefits managers and prescription drug costs; to provide a penalty; to provide an appropriation; to provide for a transfer; to provide an effective date; to provide an expiration date; and to declare an emergency.Apr 16, 2025, 1 record
Voted YES on “a value-added agriculture facility incentive program; to provide for a transfer; to provide an expiration...” (HB 1332)Official title: A value-added agriculture facility incentive program; to provide for a transfer; to provide an expiration date; and to declare an emergency.Apr 16, 2025, 1 record
Voted YES on The “prudent investor rule” (HB 1330)Official title: The prudent investor rule.Apr 15, 2025, 1 record
Voted NO on The “Gratis antelope licenses” (SB 2155)Official title: Gratis antelope licenses.Apr 15, 2025, 1 record
Voted NO on “aN ACT to provide an appropriation to the department of commerce for tribal tourism grants; and to provide...” (HB 1581)Official title: AN ACT to provide an appropriation to the department of commerce for tribal tourism grants; and to provide for a legislative management report.Apr 15, 2025, 1 record
Voted YES on The “authorization and administration of public charter schools; and to provide for a legislative management...” (SB 2241)Official title: The authorization and administration of public charter schools; and to provide for a legislative management report.Apr 15, 2025, 1 record
Voted YES on The “establishment of the North Dakota center for aerospace medicine for mental health support...” (HB 1612)Official title: The establishment of the North Dakota center for aerospace medicine for mental health support and certification assistance; and to provide an appropriation.Apr 15, 2025, 1 record
Voted YES on “aN ACT to provide an appropriation for defraying the expenses of the North Dakota racing commission” (SB 2023)Official title: AN ACT to provide an appropriation for defraying the expenses of the North Dakota racing commission.Apr 15, 2025, 1 record
Voted YES on “aN ACT to provide an appropriation to the attorney general for a peace officer and correctional officer...” (HB 1193)Official title: AN ACT to provide an appropriation to the attorney general for a peace officer and correctional officer appreciation grant program; and to provide for a legislative management report.Apr 15, 2025, 1 record
Voted NO on The “Prosecution-led diversion programs, deflection process, and supervision for presentence programs...” (HB 1425)Official title: Prosecution-led diversion programs, deflection process, and supervision for presentence programs; to provide for a legislative management study; to provide for a legislative management report; and to provide an appropriation.Apr 14, 2025, 1 record
Voted NO on The “option for a school district to reduce its local contribution deduction in the school state aid formula...” (HB 1130)Official title: The option for a school district to reduce its local contribution deduction in the school state aid formula by the percentage of the local contribution which comes from in lieu of revenue.Apr 14, 2025, 0 records