Lawmakers approve ballot measure putting single subject rule to statewide vote
North Dakota lawmakers want to simplify future constitutional amendments by ensuring each one focuses on a single subject. The House has approved a resolution that, if passed by voters in 2026, would apply the same rule that already governs legislative bills to the state constitution. Supporters say it will make ballot measures clearer, while critics worry it gives too much power to election officials. With past legal battles over multi-issue legislation, the question now shifts to voters: Should constitutional changes be one issue at a time?
Mary Stuerer with The North Dakota Monitor has the full story; bill details can be found below.
SCR 4007
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 requiring each resolution adopted by the legislative assembly proposing a constitutional amendment and each initiative petition and measure proposing a constitutional amendment to be comprised of a single subject.
House Sponsors: Klemin (R, District 47), Lefor (R, District 37), Weisz (R, District 14),
Senate Sponsors: Hogue (R, District 38), Dever (R, District 32), Klein (R, District 14),
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