The election of public service commissioners; to provide for application; and to provide an effective date.
Impact
This proposed bill could significantly impact the governance of public utilities and services within North Dakota. By increasing the number of commissioners, the bill intends to enhance oversight and regulatory capacity, responding to the state's growth and complexity in service needs. The establishment of distinct electoral districts is anticipated to facilitate more tailored decision-making that reflects the specific needs and concerns of different regions, potentially leading to more effective governance.
Summary
SCR4015 proposes an amendment to the North Dakota Constitution to expand the public service commission from three to five elected members. This measure aims to ensure that each district elects its own commissioner, thereby promoting more localized representation within the commission. The legislative assembly is also tasked with creating five districts that will delineate these new electoral areas, ensuring that every elector's vote carries equal weight, as dictated by district boundaries defined post-census.
Contention
Notable points of contention surrounding SCR4015 may arise from the complexities involved in delineating districts and how they will affect current political dynamics. Critics might express concerns regarding the potential dilution of influence for smaller communities or the intricacies of implementing an expanded commission compared to the existing model. Further discussions may also involve logistical considerations around the proposed time frame for implementation, including the timeline for the elections in 2028 and the formation of districts by 2027.
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.
The state leave sharing program, capitol grounds rent collections, and the law enforcement retirement program; to provide for a transfer; to provide an exemption; to provide a report; to provide for a retroactive application; and to provide an effective date.
The homestead tax credit and income tax rates for individuals, estates, and trusts; to provide for a legislative management study; to provide for a legislative management report; to provide an appropriation; to provide an effective date; and to provide an expiration date.
Baseline funding and the determination of state school aid, loans from the coal development trust fund, and evidences of indebtedness; to provide an appropriation; to provide for retroactive application; and to provide an effective date.
Public employees retirement system retirement plan contribution rates upon reaching full funding; to provide an appropriation; to provide for a transfer; to provide for application; and to provide an effective date.
Public employees retirement system retirement plan contribution rates upon reaching full funding; to provide an appropriation; to provide for a transfer; to provide for application; and to provide an effective date.
Resolution Granting The Claims Commissioner An Extension Of Time To Dispose Of Certain Claims Against The State Pursuant To Chapter 53 Of The General Statutes.
Resolution Granting The Claims Commissioner An Extension Of Time To Dispose Of Certain Claims Against The State Pursuant To Chapter 53 Of The General Statutes.