Tag: ND Constitution

North Dakota Senate rejects bill for annual legislative sessions

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by: MinotVoice  |  

North Dakota’s Legislature will stick with its every-other-year schedule — at least for now. The Senate voted down a bill Monday that would have required lawmakers to meet annually, reviving a debate that’s surfaced nearly every session since 1979. Supporters argued the faster pace of national politics and new term limits call for more frequent

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Resolution raising constitutional ballot measure threshold to 60% passes North Dakota Senate

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by: MinotVoice  |  

A bill raising the public vote threshold to 60% to approve constitutional ballot measures in North Dakota passed the Senate Wednesday on a 33-13 vote. House Resolution 3003, sponsored by Rep. Robin Weisz, R-Hurdsfield, would require a 60% threshold to pass both constitutional ballot petitions initiated by the people and constitutional resolutions from the Legislature.

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North Dakotans to vote on changes to 2022 term limits measure

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by: MinotVoice  |  

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

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Resolution introduced allowing North Dakota Legislature to move to annual sessions

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by: MinotVoice  |  

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

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House approves resolution making it harder to change North Dakota Constitution

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by: MinotVoice  |  

HCR 3003 in the North Dakota House aims to change how constitutional amendments are approved by raising the voter threshold from a simple majority to 60%. Passed by a vote of 65-28, supporters argue that the current process is too vulnerable to external influence, while critics warn it may stifle grassroots movements. If the Senate

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Committee votes to tweak North Dakota lawmaker term limits

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by: MinotVoice  |  

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

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Port: North Dakota lawmakers may finally get ballot measure reforms right

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by: MinotVoice  |  

Reforming North Dakota’s ballot measure process isn’t a headline-grabber, but it should be. House Concurrent Resolution 3003 proposes requiring a 60% supermajority to amend the state constitution—a sensible safeguard for our most consequential laws. Critics argue this undermines direct democracy, but it’s worth considering: should laws be shaped by fleeting majorities or broad consensus? Rob

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Lawmakers look to cut outdated language from North Dakota Constitution

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by: Josh Wolsky  |  

North Dakota’s Constitution has been around since statehood (1889), and though it has had some changes along the way, there remains some holdover language from a different time and sensibility. Several lawmakers have sponsored a bill to update terms and titles of mandated state institutions with language more fitting for the 21st Century. Get the

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