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🗳️ What's on the ballot this November?North Dakota voters will decide on two statewide ballot measures during the Novemb...
10/22/2026

🗳️ What's on the ballot this November?

North Dakota voters will decide on two statewide ballot measures during the November 3 general election.

Measure 1 proposes increasing the percentage of votes required to approve an amendment to the North Dakota Constitution from 50% to 60%.

Measure 2 proposes amending the North Dakota Constitution to require public schools to provide one free breakfast and lunch to students, with costs reimbursed by the state. Nonpublic schools, Bureau of Indian Education schools, and other tribal schools would have the option to opt-in to the program. Funding would come from the Legacy Earnings Fund if the Legislative Assembly cannot identify another funding source.

But how do these measures get on the ballot in the first place?

Learn about both measures, what a "Yes" or "No" vote means, and the different ways ballot measures can be proposed in North Dakota.

Stay informed about legislative developments from the past week with our latest newsletter. Read the full edition on our...
10/19/2026

Stay informed about legislative developments from the past week with our latest newsletter. Read the full edition on our website:https://ndlegis.gov/sites/default/files/pdf/newsletter/newsletter101926.pdf

We mourn former legislator Rich S. Becker, who passed away last week.District 43House 2015-2018During his tenure in the ...
10/19/2026

We mourn former legislator Rich S. Becker, who passed away last week.

District 43
House 2015-2018

During his tenure in the Legislative Assembly, his standing committee assignments included Human Services, Education, and Political Subdivisions. He also served on the interim Economic Impact, Health Services, Education Policy, and Higher Education committees.

Funeral information can be found at: https://www.amundsonfuneralhome.com/obituaries/richard-becker

Tuesday, October 20, 2026.Artificial Intelligence and Data Center Committee - Committee discussion and testimony regardi...
10/19/2026

Tuesday, October 20, 2026.

Artificial Intelligence and Data Center Committee - Committee discussion and testimony regarding the committee's study of artificial intelligence and data centers and other administrative matters.

Agenda:https://ndlegis.gov/assembly/69-2025/interim/27-5212-02000-meeting-agenda.pdf

We mourn former legislator Wanda Rose, who recently passed away.District 32House 1977-2000During her tenure in the Legis...
10/16/2026

We mourn former legislator Wanda Rose, who recently passed away.

District 32
House 1977-2000

During her tenure in the Legislative Assembly, she served as Vice Chair of the interim Budget Committee on Human Services during the 55th Legislative Assembly and the interim Budget Committee on Government Services during the 56th Legislative Assembly. Her other interim committee assignments included Insurance and Health Care and Budget Committee on Health Care.

Her standing committee assignments included Human Services and Political Subdivisions.

Election Day is right around the corner! 🗳️Not every seat in the North Dakota Legislature is on the ballot this November...
10/15/2026

Election Day is right around the corner! 🗳️

Not every seat in the North Dakota Legislature is on the ballot this November. So how is it determined which seats are up for election?

Learn more about North Dakota's legislative elections and find resources to help you prepare to vote on November 3.

We mourn former legislator Steven L. Zaiser, who passed away earlier this month.District 21House 2003-2014"Steve Zaiser ...
10/14/2026

We mourn former legislator Steven L. Zaiser, who passed away earlier this month.

District 21
House 2003-2014

"Steve Zaiser was a spokesman for lower income families, labor and the environment. He loved campaigning and visiting with people. He had strong opinions and shared them openly. He loved being a legislator and worked to improve the lives of the vulnerable." - Senator Kathy Hogan

"Rep. Zaiser was a strident advocate for injured workers and proper wages. Our condolences to his family and friends on his death." - Senator Tim Mathern

Funeral information can be found at https://boulgerfuneralhome.com/obits/steven-zaiser/

Stay informed about legislative developments from the past week with our latest newsletter. Read the full edition on our...
10/12/2026

Stay informed about legislative developments from the past week with our latest newsletter. Read the full edition on our website:https://ndlegis.gov/sites/default/files/pdf/newsletter/newsletter101226.pdf

Tuesday, October 13, 2026.Emergency Response Services Committee - Presentations, committee discussion, and comments from...
10/12/2026

Tuesday, October 13, 2026.

Emergency Response Services Committee - Presentations, committee discussion, and comments from interested persons relating to the committee's studies of volunteer emergency responder recruitment and retention, the fire service regional response model, the feasibility and desirability of establishing a delinquent billing reimbursement grant system for ambulance service providers, and grant funding for emergency services and public safety; consideration of bill drafts; receipt of required reports; and other committee matters.

Agenda:https://ndlegis.gov/assembly/69-2025/interim/27-5209-02000-meeting-agenda.pdf

We mourn former legislator Pat Conmy, who passed away on Wednesday, October 7.District 47House 1977-85During his tenure ...
10/09/2026

We mourn former legislator Pat Conmy, who passed away on Wednesday, October 7.

District 47
House 1977-85

During his tenure in the Legislative Assembly, he twice served as Chairman of the Judiciary Committee and served as Chairman of the Constitutional Revision Committee during the 46th Legislative Assembly.

His other standing committee assignments included Constitutional Revisions, Judiciary, Political Subdivisions, and Joint Constitutional Revision. He also served on the Enrolling and Engrossment, House and Joint Rules, and Inaugural Planning Committees. His interim committee assignments included Constitutional Revision, Judicial System, Health Care, Judiciary, Political Subdivisions, Court Services, and Judicial Process, as well as service on the Legislative Council.

“It was truly a privilege serving with Pat. He had such a great sense of humor and you felt so at ease in working with him on policy and discussing issues. On the floor of the House, when he was presenting a bill; he had a great ability to explain a very complicated issue into simple terms for those of us who were not attorneys to completely understand. Pat was a wonderful role model.” - Representative Steve Swiontek.

Funeral information can be found at https://www.eastgatefuneral.com/obituaries/patrick-pat-conmy

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