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Introduced
01/13/2025
01/13/2025
In Committee
01/24/2025
01/24/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
05/03/2025
05/03/2025
Introduced Session
69th Legislative Assembly
Bill Summary
A BILL for an Act to amend and reenact sections 15.1-09-02, 15.1-09-08, 15.1-09-17 and 15.1-09-22, subsection 1 of section 15.1-09-30, sections 16.1-04-01, 16.1-07-04, and 16.1-07-05, subsection 1 of section 16.1-07-08, and sections 16.1-07-09, 16.1-13-05, 16.1-15-29, 40-21-02, 40-49-05, 40-49-07, and 40-49-08 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to school board and park district member elections; and to repeal sections 15.1-09-09, 15.1-09-10, 15.1-09-11, 15.1-09-12, 15.1-09-13, 15.1-09-14, 15.1-09-15, 15.1-09-16, 15.1-09-18, 15.1-09-19, 15.1-09-20, 15.1-09-21, 15.1-09-22, and 15.1-09-24 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to election procedures in school district elections.
AI Summary
This bill modifies election procedures for school districts and park districts in North Dakota, primarily shifting school board and park commissioner elections from their traditional mid-year timeframe to coincide with the general county elections in November. Key changes include moving the start of board members' terms from July to December, requiring school board elections to be held on the first Tuesday after the first Monday in November, and aligning school district election procedures with county general election procedures. The bill standardizes candidate filing requirements, notification processes, and canvassing procedures for school board elections, and makes similar adjustments for park district commissioner elections. Additionally, the bill repeals several existing sections of North Dakota election law related to school district elections, effectively streamlining and modernizing the election process for these local government bodies. These changes aim to create more consistency in local election practices and potentially increase voter participation by holding school and park district elections alongside county-wide elections.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs
Sponsors (4)
Last Action
Second reading, failed to pass, yeas 12 nays 81 (on 01/27/2025)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://ndlegis.gov/assembly/69-2025/regular/bill-overview/bo1312.html |
| BillText | https://ndlegis.gov/assembly/69-2025/regular/documents/25-0266-01000.pdf |
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