North Dakota lawmakers are testing the limits—term limits, that is. Just two years after voters approved an eight-year cap on legislative service, the Senate has narrowly advanced a resolution that could double that limit to 16 years. Supporters call it a practical update, while opponents argue it undermines the will of the voters. With nearly half of sitting legislators set to term out by 2028, the stakes are high. Now, the House must decide whether to send this question back to the ballot.
Peyton Haug with Inforum.com has the full story on SCR 4008, the bill that’s moving forward. SCR 4028 and HCR 3034 both touched the topic but have failed.
SCR 4008
A concurrent resolution to amend and reenact section 1 of article XV of the Constitution of North Dakota, relating to term limits for members of the legislative assembly; and to repeal section 4 of article XV of the Constitution of North Dakota, relating to prohibiting the legislative assembly from proposing certain amendments to article XV of the Constitution of North Dakota.
House Sponsors:
Senate Sponsors: Dwyer (R, District 47),
