The State of North Dakota 69th Legislative Assembly has now passed crossover, where bills passed by the house of origin are sent to the other house for consideration and final passage. The legislature wrapped up work for the first half of the session on Tuesday, February 25 on day 34 and began committee hearing on Wednesday, March 5. The session is limited to 80-days.
More bills have been introduced this year – an increase of over 100 from last session. The House introduced 620 bills, passing 412. At crossover, a total of 188 failed and 20 were withdrawn. The Senate introduced 400 bills, approving 298. At crossover, a total of 94 failed and 8 were withdrawn. There were a number of resolutions introduced and at crossover three had been adopted by both chambers and fileed with the ND Secretary of State.
Minot Area Chamber EDC (MACEDC) continues to serve as the champion and voice for business by representing the best interests of our member investors at local, regional, and national levels. Throughout the session MACEDC is partnering with key organizations including the Greater North Dakota Chamber, Economic Development Association or North Dakota, North Dakota Petroleum Council, and the North Dakota Military Commission, amongst others.
Join the MACEDC Governmental Affairs Committee for two remaining legislative forums on March 22 and April 5 at the North Dakota State Fair Center's Norsk Room!
Attendees are given a chance to interact with Minot area legislators, get updates on the session, and ask questions about specific bills and initiatives. All forums will start at 9:00 a.m. and end no later than 11:00 a.m. We’d like to thank the public for such a strong turnout in the first part of the session, and look forward to seeing so many people during the remaining forums.
Remaining Key Legislative Dates:
April 9 - Bills and resolutions must be reported out of committee in second house
May 2 - Session must end (session limited to 80 legislative days)