Just two years after North Dakotans voted to impose legislative term limits, state senators are looking to change the rules—but the path forward is uncertain. By a single vote, the Senate passed a resolution that would put a revised term limit structure on the ballot in 2026, despite legal questions about whether lawmakers have that authority. Supporters call it a necessary update; opponents see it as an attempt to undo the will of the voters. Now, the House will decide what happens next.
Jeff Beach with the North Dakota Monitor has the full story; bill details can be found below.
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),
