5/5/05-The Senate voted 44-1 to kill a bill that sought to allow drivers to travel a little faster on county roads. It previously passed the House 84-4.
Current state law allows drivers to legally travel up to 55 mph on paved roads that do not have speed limit signs.
HB1299, sponsored by Rep. Bill Kretschmar, R-Venturia, would have raised the limit on paved, unposted county roads to 60 mph.

2/1/05-House lawmakers voted 84-4 on Jan. 26 to forward a bill that would let drivers travel a little faster on county roads.
Under current state law, drivers can legally travel up to 55 mph on paved roads that do not have speed limit signs.
HB1299, sponsored by Rep. Bill Kretschmar, R-Venturia, would raise the limit on paved, unposted county roads to 60 mph.
The bill has been sent to the Senate for consideration.
For bill status, call (701) 328-2916. In North Dakota, call 1-888-635-3437.

1/24/05-The House Transportation Committee voted 13-1 in favor of a bill Jan. 21 that would affect county roads across the state.
North Dakota law now has a 55 mph speed limit for paved roads that do not have speed limit signs.
HB1299, sponsored by Rep. Bill Kretschmar, R-Venturia, would raise the limit on paved, unposted county roads to 60 mph.
The bill now moves to the full House for consideration.
For bill status, call (701) 328-2916. In North Dakota, call 1-888-635-3437.

1/21/05-Rep. Bill Kretschmar, R-Venturia, has introduced a proposal that would affect county roads across the state.
North Dakota law now has a 55 mph speed limit for paved roads that do not have speed limit signs.
HB1299 would raise the limit on paved, unposted county roads to 60 mph.
The bill is before the House Transportation Committee.
For bill status, call (701) 328-2916. In North Dakota, call 1-888-635-3437.