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North Dakota House Bill HB1395

North Dakota 2023-2024 Regular Session

North Dakota House Bill HB1395

Introduced
1/16/23  
Refer
1/16/23  

Caption

Legislator education training accounts; and to provide an appropriation.

Impact

The enactment of HB 1395 would likely lead to modifications in current funding structures related to legislative education and training. This bill proposes to allocate funds specifically for furthering legislators' educational opportunities, which could address existing gaps in knowledge regarding policy issues. As a result, it has the potential to increase the professionalism and competency of legislators, which may positively influence the legislative outcome and public trust in governance.

Summary

House Bill 1395 focuses on the establishment of legislator education training accounts and includes provisions for appropriations associated with this initiative. The goal of the bill is to enhance the educational resources available to legislators, thereby increasing the quality and effectiveness of legislative processes. By emphasizing professional development and training, the bill seeks to foster a better-informed legislative body capable of making more nuanced decisions on complex issues.

Contention

Debate surrounding HB 1395 has revealed some notable points of contention. Proponents argue that investing in educational training for legislators is essential for effective governance, claiming that well-trained legislators are more likely to understand and address constituents' needs adeptly. Conversely, critics raise concerns about the allocation of state funds for these training accounts, arguing that it may detract from other pressing education or social programs. They question whether legislators require such financial support for professional development, suggesting alternative approaches to enhance legislative competency without additional taxpayer burden.

Companion Bills

No companion bills found.

Previously Filed As

ND HB1001

Legislative compensation; to provide a report; to provide an exemption; to provide for application, transfer, and cancellation of unexpended appropriations; and to declare an emergency.

ND SB2001

Use of legislative rooms and halls and legislative compensation; to provide a statement of legislative intent; to provide for a report; to provide an exemption; and to provide for application, transfer, and cancellation of unexpended appropriations.

ND HB1532

The establishment of an educational reimbursement program; to provide for a legislative management study; to provide for a legislative management report; to provide an appropriation; and to provide an effective date.

ND HB1019

AN ACT to provide an appropriation for defraying the expenses of the department of career and technical education; and to provide an exemption.

ND HB1003

Matching grants for legal education and the workforce education advisory council; to provide for a transfer; to provide for a legislative management study; to provide loan authorization for the Mayville state university old main project; to provide for a report; to provide an exemption; to provide legislative intent; and to declare an emergency.

ND HB1011

A federal assets forfeiture fund; to provide an exemption; to provide a continuing appropriation; to provide a report; and to provide for a transfer.

ND SB2004

The powers and duties of the state auditor and the salary of the state auditor; to provide for a legislative management study; to provide for a legislative management report; and to declare an emergency.

ND SB2016

AN ACT to provide an appropriation for defraying the expenses of the office of the adjutant general; to provide an exemption; to provide a statement of legislative intent; to provide for a legislative management study; to provide for a transfer; and to declare an emergency.

ND SB2012

The autism voucher; to provide a statement of legislative intent; to provide for a legislative management study; to provide for a report; to provide an effective date; and to declare an emergency.

ND SB2015

A transfer of Bank of North Dakota profits to a water infrastructure revolving loan fund; to provide for a transfer; to provide an exemption; to provide for a legislative management study; to provide a report; to provide a penalty; to provide for application; to provide a retroactive effective date; to provide a contingent effective date; to provide an effective date; and to declare an emergency.

Similar Bills

No similar bills found.