House approves resolution making it harder to change North Dakota Constitution
HCR 3003 in the North Dakota House aims to change how constitutional amendments are approved by raising the voter threshold from a simple majority to 60%. Passed by a vote of 65-28, supporters argue that the current process is too vulnerable to external influence, while critics warn it may stifle grassroots movements. If the Senate backs the proposal, the ultimate decision will rest in the hands of voters come Election Day. This change reflects ongoing debates about the balance between citizen initiative and legislative oversight.
Full details on HCR 3003 can be found below.
HCR 3003
A concurrent resolution to amend and reenact section 9 of article III and section 16 of article IV of the Constitution of North Dakota, relating to the threshold for approving a constitutional amendment.
House Sponsors: Weisz (R, District 14), Bosch (R, District 30), Klemin (R, District 47), Lefor (R, District 37),
Senate Sponsors: Hogan (D, District 21), Hogue (R, District 38), Myrdal (R, District 19),
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