Bill > HB1482

This bill amends several sections of North Dakota law related to municipal and school district bond elections and debt limits. The key provisions include changing election terminology from "regular" and "special" elections to "primary" and "general" elections, modifying requirements for placing bond issue questions on ballots, and clarifying procedures for municipal debt limit elections. Specifically, the bill requires that bond elections for counties, cities, public school districts, and park districts be held on primary or general election dates, mandates that municipalities coordinate election logistics like canvassing boards and expense sharing, and standardizes ballot language for bond elections. The bill also adjusts the process for how municipalities can increase their debt limits, such as allowing cities to increase indebtedness by up to three percent and school districts by up to five percent through voter approval, and establishes more detailed requirements for publishing initial bond resolutions and allowing property owners to file protests against proposed bond issues. These changes aim to streamline and standardize municipal and school district bond election procedures across North Dakota.

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https://ndlegis.gov/assembly/69-2025/regular/bill-overview/bo1482.html