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Yes: 174 • No: 8
North DakotaSB 23242025 Regular SessionSenate
AN ACT to create and enact a new section to chapter 11-09.1 and a new section to chapter 40-05.1 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to a county home rule charter and city home rule charter conforming with statute or court order; and to amend and reenact sections 11-09.1-06 and 40-05.1-07 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to the amendment or repeal of a county and city home rule charter.
Sponsored By: Brad Bekkedahl (Republican)
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Bill Overview
Analyzed Economic Effects
4 provisions identified: 2 benefits, 0 costs, 2 mixed.
City charter changes need voter approval
A city charter change can be proposed by the city board or by a valid petition. City voters must approve it by a majority at an election, in the same general manner as charter adoption. After ratification, one copy must be filed with the Secretary of State and one with the city auditor.
County charter changes need voter approval
A county charter change can start with the county board or a valid petition. The county must publish the proposal once in the official paper within 30 days. At least 60 days after publication, the question goes on the next primary or general ballot. It passes only if a majority of voters who vote on the question approve it.
Faster city charter fixes without a vote
The city governing body can amend charter parts that conflict with state law or a court order. The city must adopt a resolution that cites the legal authority. It takes effect when adopted. No petition or citywide vote is required. The city must publish it once in the official paper or on the city website within 30 days. This shortcut cannot add new powers that were not in the original charter; those must use the normal voter process. The city auditor must file a copy of any charter amendment with the Secretary of State.
Faster county charter fixes without a vote
The county board can amend charter parts, and ordinances under it, that conflict with state law or a court order. The board must pass a resolution that cites the law or court decision. It takes effect when adopted. No petition or countywide vote is required. The county must publish it once in the official paper or on its website within 30 days. This shortcut cannot add new powers that were not in the original charter. To add those, the county must use the normal process with voters. The county auditor must file a copy of any charter amendment with the Secretary of State.
Sponsors & Cosponsors
Sponsor
Brad Bekkedahl
Republican • Senate
Cosponsors
Glenn Bosch
Republican • House
Karen Grindberg
Republican • House
Kyle Davison
Republican • Senate
Judy Lee
Republican • Senate
Dale Patten
Republican • Senate
Roll Call Votes
Senate vote • 3/18/2025
Second reading, passed, yeas 45 nays 1
Yes: 45 • No: 1
House vote • 3/11/2025
Second reading, passed as amended, yeas 85 nays 6
Yes: 85 • No: 6
Senate vote • 2/5/2025
Second reading, passed, yeas 44 nays 1
Yes: 44 • No: 1
Actions Timeline
Filed with Secretary Of State 03/25
3/26/2025HouseSigned by Governor 03/24
3/24/2025SenateSent to Governor
3/21/2025SenateSigned by President
3/21/2025SenateSigned by Speaker
3/20/2025HouseSecond reading, passed, yeas 45 nays 1
3/18/2025SenateConcurred
3/18/2025SenateReturned to Senate (12)
3/12/2025SenateSecond reading, passed as amended, yeas 85 nays 6
3/11/2025HouseAmendment adopted, placed on calendar
3/10/2025HouseReported back amended, do pass, amendment placed on calendar 10 1 2
3/7/2025HouseCommittee Hearing 03:30
3/6/2025HouseIntroduced, first reading, referred Political Subdivisions Committee
2/18/2025HouseReceived from Senate
2/6/2025HouseSecond reading, passed, yeas 44 nays 1
2/5/2025SenateAmendment adopted, placed on calendar
2/4/2025SenateLaid over one legislative day
2/3/2025SenateReported back amended, do pass, amendment placed on calendar 6 0 0
1/31/2025SenateCommittee Hearing 09:30
1/30/2025SenateIntroduced, first reading, referred State and Local Government Committee
1/20/2025Senate
Bill Text
Adopted by the House Political Subdivisions Committee
Adopted by the Senate State and Local Government Committee
Enrollment
FIRST ENGROSSMENT
FIRST ENGROSSMENT with House Amendments
INTRODUCED
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