Committee votes to tweak North Dakota lawmaker term limits

A legislative push is underway to clarify term limits for state lawmakers—a topic that has both sides of the aisle weighing clarity against voter intent. A bill led by Rep. Ben Koppelman seeks to extend the eligibility of lawmakers elected in 2020 by adjusting the timeline, allowing them to serve longer than originally set by a 2022 ballot measure. While some argue this simply untangles uncertainty, others see it as overstepping voter mandates. The debate is set to unfold as both support and opposition bubble within the Capitol walls.

HB 1300

A BILL for an Act to create and enact a new section to chapter 54-03 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to legislative term limits.

House Sponsors: Koppelman (R, District 16), Meier (R, District 32), D. Ruby (R, District 38), Toman (R, District 34), Weisz (R, District 14),

Senate Sponsors: Castaneda (R, District 40), Hogue (R, District 38), Myrdal (R, District 19), Wobbema (R, District 24),

North Dakota Monitor

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Michael Achterling, North Dakota Monitor

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