A bill meant to cap North Dakota’s state spending is facing scrutiny—not for its boldness, but for its lack of substance. House Bill 1502, introduced by Rep. Christina Wolff and backed by Minot City Council member Mike Blessum, aims to limit general fund growth to 3% per biennium. But when pressed for data, Wolff admitted she relied on “feelings,” while Blessum, the bill’s architect, said he wasn’t an expert in state budgeting. The public hearing showcased not just their uncertainty but raised doubts about the seriousness of this proposal, which many believe serves more as a political tactic than a feasible reform. That’s the impression of columnist Rob Port; read more at Inforum.com
It’s notable in Minot because the architects are from Minot. Full bill details can be found below.
HB 1502
A BILL for an Act to create and enact a new section to chapter 54-27 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to the growth of the state general fund budget.
House Sponsors: Wolff (R, District 38), Hendrix (R, District 10), Holle (R, District 31), S. Olson (R, District 8), VanWinkle (R, District 3),
Senate Sponsors: Castaneda (R, District 40), Paulson (R, District 3),
