Prohibiting the legislative assembly from proposing certain amendments to article XV of the Constitution of North Dakota; and to provide for application.
Impact
If passed, HCR3034 would modify Article XV of the North Dakota Constitution to not only mandate a minimum four-year gap between serving two consecutive twelve-year terms but also to repeal existing provisions that limit the legislative assembly's ability to propose amendments to term limits. This development is poised to reshape political careers and limit the tenure of public servants in the state, potentially fostering a new generation of leaders while influencing legislative continuity.
Summary
HCR3034 proposes significant amendments to the Constitution of North Dakota concerning term limits for members of the legislative assembly and statewide elected officials. The resolution aims to restrict individuals from serving more than twelve cumulative years in either chamber of the legislative assembly, while also enforcing term limits on various statewide elected offices, excluding the governor and lieutenant governor. For these two executive roles, the bill suggests a maximum of eight cumulative years in office.
Contention
The discussions surrounding HCR3034 have sparked varying opinions regarding the necessity and effectiveness of such term limits. Proponents argue that limiting the terms of public officials is vital for enhancing political accountability and promoting fresh ideas within the legislative process. Conversely, critics contend that such restrictions could disenfranchise voters by removing experienced individuals from office, particularly in roles that require deep institutional knowledge.
Prohibiting the legislative assembly from proposing certain amendments to article XV of the Constitution of North Dakota; and to provide for application.
A concurrent resolution to rescind all extant applications by the North Dakota Legislative Assembly to call a convention to propose amendments to the United States Constitution, under Article V of the United States Constitution.
Prohibiting public libraries from maintaining explicit sexual material; to provide for a legislative management report; and to provide for application.
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.
The subject matter of initiated measures and constitutional amendments, the manner of signing petitions, the establishment of an electronic signature gathering system by the secretary of state, and the threshold for placing a measure on the ballot; to provide for application; and to provide an effective date.
A concurrent resolution to repeal section 10 of article X of the Constitution of North Dakota, which imposes a statewide property tax levy of one mill for support of the state medical center at the University of North Dakota; and to provide an effective date.
Relating to restrictions on certain contributions and lobbyist compensation by persons appointed to public office by the governor; creating a criminal offense.
Relating to restrictions on certain contributions and lobbyist compensation by persons appointed to public office by the governor; creating a criminal offense.
Relating to restrictions on certain contributions and lobbyist compensation by persons appointed to public office by the governor; creating a criminal offense.