Title 54 — State Government
128 chapters · 1,241 sections in this title.
N.D.C.C. § 54-02-13 English as official language
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The English language is the official language of the state of North Dakota.
N.D.C.C. § 54-02-14 State railroad museum
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The Mandan railroad museum, established in 1972 in Mandan, is hereby designated the North Dakota state railroad museum. No state agency or institution may provide appropriated funds to the state railroad museum nor is the state responsible for any obligations of the museum.
N.D.C.C. § 54-02-15 Honorary equine
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The Nokota horse, in recognition of the significant role the breed has played in the history of this state, is designated an honorary equine of North Dakota.
N.D.C.C. § 54-02-16 State dance
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The square dance, in consideration of its contribution to the art and culture of North Dakota, is designated the official American folk dance of North Dakota.
N.D.C.C. § 54-02-17 State fruit
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The chokecherry, prunus virginiana, is the official fruit of the state of North Dakota.
N.D.C.C. § 54-02-18 State Latin motto
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"Serit ut alteri saeclo prosit" is the North Dakota state Latin motto. "One sows for the benefit of another age" is the English translation.
N.D.C.C. § 54-02-19 State insect
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The convergent lady beetle, hippodamia convergens, commonly known as a ladybug, is the official insect of the state of North Dakota.
N.D.C.C. § 54-02-20 State sport
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Curling is the official sport of the state of North Dakota.
N.D.C.C. § 54-02-21 State rock
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Knife River flint is the official rock of the state of North Dakota.
N.D.C.C. § 54-02-22 State vegetable
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Rhubarb, rheum rhabarbarum, is the official vegetable of the state of North Dakota.
N.D.C.C. § 54-02-23 State waltz
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"Dancing Dakota", written and composed by Chuck Suchy, is the North Dakota state waltz.
N.D.C.C. § 54-03-01 State legislative apportionment
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Repealed by S.L. 1975, ch. 463, § 4. 54-03-01.1. Numbering legislative districts - Classes of senators to provide staggered terms. Repealed by S.L. 1975, ch. 463, § 4.
N.D.C.C. § 54-03-01.10 Staggering of terms of representatives
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Repealed by S.L. 2011, ch. 582, § 3.
N.D.C.C. § 54-03-01.11 Legislative redistricting
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Repealed by S.L. 2013, ch. 63, § 16.
N.D.C.C. § 54-03-01.12 Legislative districts
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Repealed by S.L. 2021, ch. 563, § 3.
N.D.C.C. § 54-03-01.13 Staggering of terms of members of the legislative assembly
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Repealed by S.L. 2021, ch. 563, § 3.
N.D.C.C. § 54-03-01.14 Legislative districts
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Each legislative district is entitled to one senator and two representatives. Districts 4 and 9 are divided into subdistricts, and one representative must be elected from each subdistrict. A representative elected from a subdistrict must be, on the day of election, a qualified el…
N.D.C.C. § 54-03-01.15 Staggering of terms of members of the legislative assembly
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1. a. A senator must be elected from each odd-numbered district in 2022 for a term of four years. b. Two representatives must be elected from each odd-numbered district not comprised of subdistricts in 2022 for a term of four years. c. A representative must be elected from each o…
N.D.C.C. § 54-03-01.2 Legislative subdistricting - Methods
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Repealed by S.L. 1975, ch. 463, § 4.
N.D.C.C. § 54-03-01.3 Election on petition - Ballot form - Vote required
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Repealed by S.L. 1975, ch. 463, § 4.
N.D.C.C. § 54-03-01.4 Amendment to the Constitution of the United States - Results
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Repealed by S.L. 1975, ch. 463, § 4.
N.D.C.C. § 54-03-01.5 Legislative redistricting requirements
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A legislative redistricting plan based on any census taken after 1999 must meet the following requirements: 1. The senate must consist of forty-seven members and the house must consist of ninety-four members. 2. Except as provided in subsection 3, one senator and two representati…
N.D.C.C. § 54-03-01.6 State legislative apportionment
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Repealed by S.L. 1981, ch. 804, § 9.
N.D.C.C. § 54-03-01.7 State legislative apportionment
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Repealed by S.L. 1991, ch. 886, § 3.
N.D.C.C. § 54-03-01.8 Staggering of the terms of senators
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Repealed by S.L. 2011, ch. 582, § 3.
N.D.C.C. § 54-03-01.9 Legislative redistricting
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Repealed by S.L. 2001, ch. 691, § 5.
N.D.C.C. § 54-03-02 When legislative assembly meets
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1. The legislative assembly shall meet at the seat of government in the month of December following the election of the members thereof for organizational and orientation purposes and shall thereafter recess until the time provided in subsection 2. 2. The legislative assembly sha…
N.D.C.C. § 54-03-02.1 Definitions
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For the purposes of this chapter and chapter 54-03.1: 1. "Organizational session" means the meeting of the legislative assembly for organizational and orientation purposes held during the month of December in the even-numbered years. 2. "Regular session" means the legislative ses…
N.D.C.C. § 54-03-06 Chairman of committee may administer oath
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Any member of a committee or interim committee of the legislative assembly, while acting as chairman of such committee, may administer oaths to such persons as shall be examined before the committee of which the chairman is a member.
N.D.C.C. § 54-03-07 Qualifications of members - Each house to judge
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If the qualifications of any member of either house of the legislative assembly are challenged, the right of that member to a seat must be determined by the house in which that person claims a seat as a member, except an election contest must be determined in accordance with chap…
N.D.C.C. § 54-03-08 Selection of officers and employees of legislative assembly
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The senate at the beginning and close of each regular session, and at such other times as may be necessary, shall elect one of its members president pro tempore. The house of representatives shall elect one of its members as speaker. Such other officers and employees as are deeme…
N.D.C.C. § 54-03-09 Oath of officers
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The officers of each house of the legislative assembly must be required to take and subscribe the oath prescribed in section 4 of article XI of the Constitution of North Dakota. 54-03-10. Compensation of speaker, majority and minority leaders, assistant majority and minority lead…
N.D.C.C. § 54-03-12 Duties of secretary of senate and chief clerk of house
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The secretary of the senate and chief clerk of the house of representatives shall perform the duties required of them by the rules of the senate and the house of representatives, as appropriate. 54-03-13. Duties of secretary of senate and chief clerk of house after legislative se…
N.D.C.C. § 54-03-14 Removal of officers or employees
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At any time during a session of the legislative assembly, either house by a majority vote may remove from office any officer or employee. In case of the removal of an officer by either house, that officer's place must be filled by an election viva voce. In all elections under the…
N.D.C.C. § 54-03-15 Discharge of officers and employees
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Whenever any officer or employee of the legislative assembly, through neglect or incompetency, fails to discharge the duties of the person's office or position properly, the body of the legislative assembly in which the person is employed shall declare the office or position vaca…
N.D.C.C. § 54-03-16 Legislative expense - Appropriation
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There is appropriated out of any moneys in the state treasury, as a standing and continuing appropriation, such sum as may be necessary to pay: 1. The mileage and per diem of the members of the legislative assembly; 2. The per diem of officers and employees of the legislative ass…
N.D.C.C. § 54-03-17 Punishment by each house for offenses
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Each house of the legislative assembly may punish, by imprisonment, as for a contempt, any person who is guilty of one or more of the following offenses: 1. Knowingly arresting a member or officer of the house or procuring such member or officer to be arrested in violation of the…
N.D.C.C. § 54-03-18 Penalty
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Any person who commits any offense punishable under section 54-03-17 is guilty of a class A misdemeanor.
N.D.C.C. § 54-03-19 Seal to be affixed to bills
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Repealed by S.L. 1997, ch. 30, § 4.
N.D.C.C. § 54-03-19.1 Legislative compensation commission - Appointment of members
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Repealed by S.L. 2011, ch. 387, § 1.
N.D.C.C. § 54-03-19.2 Meetings - Powers and duties - Expenses
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Repealed by S.L. 2011, ch. 387, § 1. 54-03-20. Compensation and expense reimbursement of members of the legislative assembly. 1. Each member of the legislative assembly is entitled to receive as compensation for services the sum of two hundred nineteen dollars through June 30, 20…
N.D.C.C. § 54-03-20.1 Compensation for attending legislators
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Repealed by S.L. 1985, ch. 558, § 4. 54-03-20.2. Creation of legislative compensation commission - Appointment of members. Repealed by S.L. 1979, ch. 537, § 1.
N.D.C.C. § 54-03-20.3 Meetings - Powers and duties - Expenses
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Repealed by S.L. 1979, ch. 537, § 1.
N.D.C.C. § 54-03-21 Conflict of interest - Prohibition - Misdemeanor
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Repealed by S.L. 1967, ch. 380, § 1.
N.D.C.C. § 54-03-22 When party or attorney is member of legislative assembly
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A member of the legislative assembly who is a witness or party to a civil action or has been the attorney of record for a party in a civil action for more than fifteen days is entitled to a continuance or an extension of time for any matter related to the civil action during the …
N.D.C.C. § 54-03-23 Century Code distributed to each legislator - Retention
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Each member of the legislative assembly is entitled to receive a current set of the North Dakota Century Code as provided in section 46-04-01. Upon the election of a member of the legislative assembly, the secretary of state shall request of that member whether that member wants …
N.D.C.C. § 54-03-24 Administrative code
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Each member of the legislative assembly is entitled to receive electronic notification of quarterly updates to the North Dakota administrative code as provided in section 28-32-20. 54-03-25. Bills and amendments affecting workforce safety and insurance fund - Actuarial impact sta…
N.D.C.C. § 54-03-27 Service in the legislative assembly - Leave of absence from employment
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The executive officer in charge of a state agency, department, or institution or the governing body of any political subdivision or any other employer in this state may grant a leave of absence from employment to a full-time employee of that governmental entity or of that employe…
N.D.C.C. § 54-03-29 Acceptance of gifts - Continuing appropriation
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The legislative assembly or either house of the legislative assembly may accept donations of funds. Funds received as a donation may be expended by the legislative assembly by concurrent resolution or the appropriate house upon motion. All funds under this section are appropriate…
N.D.C.C. § 54-03-30 Audio recording of floor sessions
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The senate shall adopt rules regarding the recording of senate floor sessions and the house of representatives shall adopt rules regarding the recording of house floor sessions. The legislative council shall archive all audio recordings of floor sessions. Audio recordings of floo…