Bill > SB2346

This bill modifies the North Dakota beef commission's composition and application process for at-large representatives. Currently, the commission consists of seven members (three beef producers, one cattle feeder, one dairy producer, one public livestock market representative, and three at-large representatives), with members appointed by the governor from lists submitted by various agricultural associations. The bill introduces a new requirement that individuals seeking at-large representative positions must complete and submit a formal application during a specific period from March 1st to May 1st in the year a term is set to expire. Additionally, the bill mandates that the commission publish notifications about the open positions in each county's official newspaper for two consecutive months and on the commission's website. The notification must include details such as how to obtain an application, submission instructions, the application deadline, and the term length. The existing qualifications for commission members remain unchanged, which include being a U.S. citizen, a North Dakota resident, actively engaged in the cattle industry for at least five years, and having a significant ownership and control interest in their agricultural operation.

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https://ndlegis.gov/assembly/69-2025/regular/bill-overview/bo2346.html