Resolution introduced allowing North Dakota Legislature to move to annual sessions
North Dakota’s part-time Legislature could see a major change. Lawmakers are considering a resolution to expand legislative days and allow annual sessions—a shift that would require voter approval. Supporters argue more frequent meetings would improve efficiency, while others worry about added costs and lost time in session transitions. A separate bill proposing annual sessions without expanding legislative days has already cleared the House. As the debate unfolds, the question remains: Should North Dakota’s government meet more often, or stick to its biennial rhythm?
Grant Coursey with the Bismarck Tribune has the full story. Bill details can be found below.
HCR 3036
A concurrent resolution to amend and reenact sections 7 and 13 of article IV of the Constitution of North Dakota, relating to sessions of the legislative assembly; and to provide an effective date.
House Sponsors:
Senate Sponsors: Mathern (D, District 11), Kasper (R, District 46), Brandenburg (R, District 28), Kempenich (R, District 39), Koppelman (R, District 16), Motschenbacher (R, District 47), D. Ruby (R, District 38),
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HB 1408
A BILL for an Act to amend and reenact section 54-03-02 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to annually reconvened sessions of the legislative assembly; and to provide an effective date.
House Sponsors: Bahl (R, District 17), Hagert (R, District 20), Lefor (R, District 37), Louser (R, District 5), D. Ruby (R, District 38), Schauer (R, District 13), Weisz (R, District 14),
Senate Sponsors: Bekkedahl (R, District 1), Davison (R, District 41), Roers (R, District 27), Schaible (R, District 31), Sickler (R, District 17),
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