Term limits resolution narrowly fails in North Dakota House; reconsideration vote possible Wednesday
North Dakota’s term limits debate isn’t settled yet—and depending on a few absent lawmakers, it might not be over. A resolution to give state legislators more time in office—up to 16 years in one chamber—narrowly failed in the House, but a second vote could be coming. Supporters say it’s about flexibility and continuity. Critics argue it’s an end-run around what voters approved in 2022. At the heart of it: how closely lawmakers should follow the people’s voice—or reinterpret it.
Michael Achterling with North Dakota Monitor has the full story.
SCR 4008
A concurrent resolution to amend and reenact section 1 of article XV of the Constitution of North Dakota, relating to term limits for members of the legislative assembly; and to repeal section 4 of article XV of the Constitution of North Dakota, relating to prohibiting the legislative assembly from proposing certain amendments to article XV of the Constitution of North Dakota.
House Sponsors:
Senate Sponsors: Dwyer (R, District 47),
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