North Dakota voters approved legislative term limits in 2022—but now lawmakers are asking if those voters might want a second look. On Wednesday, the House reversed course and passed a resolution that could change how term limits are calculated and who has the power to revise them. Supporters say it’s about fixing confusion and preserving institutional knowledge. Opponents call it a rollback of the people’s will. Either way, the final say will come at the ballot box again—in 2026.
Grant Coursey with the Bismarck Tribune has the full story; SCR 4008 details are 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),
