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Introduced
01/11/2023
01/11/2023
In Committee
03/24/2023
03/24/2023
Crossed Over
02/16/2023
02/16/2023
Passed
04/03/2023
04/03/2023
Dead
Vetoed
04/06/2023
04/06/2023
Introduced Session
68th Legislative Assembly
Bill Summary
AN ACT to create and enact a new section to chapter 16.1-01 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to the prohibition of ranked-choice and approval voting in elections; and to amend and reenact subsection 7 of section 11-09.1-05 and subsection 9 of section 40-05.1-06 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to home rule powers.
AI Summary
This bill prohibits the use of ranked-choice voting and approval voting methods in elections for local, state, and federal offices in North Dakota. It amends existing laws related to home rule powers of counties and cities, specifying that any ordinances enacted under home rule that conflict with the prohibition on these voting methods are void. The bill aims to restrict the adoption of alternative voting systems that allow voters to rank or approve multiple candidates in an election.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs, Justice
Sponsors (12)
Larry Bellew (R)*,
Matt Heilman (R)*,
Pat Heinert (R)*,
Jim Kasper (R)*,
Ben Koppelman (R)*,
Scott Louser (R)*,
David Clemens (R),
Doug Larsen (R),
Scott Meyer (R),
Bob Paulson (R),
Shawn Vedaa (R),
Mike Wobbema (R),
Last Action
Filed with Secretary of State 04/25 (on 04/26/2023)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.ndlegis.gov/assembly/68-2023/regular/bill-overview/bo1273.html |
| BillText | https://www.ndlegis.gov/assembly/68-2023/regular/documents/23-0371-05000.pdf |
| BillText | https://www.ndlegis.gov/assembly/68-2023/regular/documents/23-0371-04000.pdf |
| BillText | https://www.ndlegis.gov/assembly/68-2023/regular/documents/23-0371-03000.pdf |
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