Articles tagged under: private property rights
Private Property Rights Upheld in Supreme Court
Published June 24, 2021
In a six-to-three decision, the U.S. Supreme Court rejected a California rule that gave labor unions access to farms to talk to workers. The American Farm Bureau Federation praised the decision, saying it reaffirms private property rights. AFBF filed to…Private Property Bill Reaches Gov. Burgum’s Desk
Published April 25, 2021
A private property rights bill, SB 2144, has cleared both the North Dakota Senate and House. Specifically, this bill enhances landowners’ criminal trespass protection on fenced land and allows for an electronic posting option. Now, it goes to Governor Doug…NDFB Sets New Policy Priorities in Annual Meeting
Published November 23, 2020
NDFB met in Bismarck on Friday for their annual meeting. President Daryl Lies says the day-long event focused on a variety of policies including private property rights. "We're always finding new things that need to be changed including the open…Landowners Voice Private Property Right Concerns to Interior Secretary
Published October 4, 2019
Landowners voiced their concerns about private property rights to Interior Secretary David Bernhardt during a stop at Hope, North Dakota. "North Dakota farmers and their ancestors have always been great stewards of the land. That's part of the reason why…Private Property Rights Bill Moves to Conference Committee
Published April 11, 2019
Senate Bill 2315 was heard on the North Dakota House floor yesterday. The bill seeks to alter the state’s trespassing and posting laws. After much debate and a series of amendments, the final bill passed by a vote of 55…Private Property Rights Bill Hearing Extended
Published March 15, 2019
North Dakota House Agriculture Committee Chairman Dennis Johnson plans to take additional testimony on the private property rights bill next week. That decision was made to accommodate people who were unable to participate in Thursday’s hearing due to the weather.…Amended Private Property Rights Bill Advances
Published February 20, 2019
The North Dakota Senate has approved the private property rights bill with a vote of 28-18. Changes were made in the bill to appease hunters. That includes the creation of a statewide database that will show what land is open…ND Senate Ag Committee Hears Private Property Rights Bill
Published January 28, 2019
A bill regarding private property rights was heard in the North Dakota Senate Agriculture Committee Friday morning. The Protect Private Property Rights bill would allow North Dakota landowners to require consent before others can access their land. NDFB President Daryl…