The bill amends and reenacts several sections of the North Dakota Century Code concerning the Commission on Uniform State Laws. Key changes include the restructuring of the commission's membership, which now consists of a licensed attorney, a law school faculty member, a law-trained judge, a member of the House of Representatives, a member of the Senate, and a member of the legislative council. The bill also introduces provisions for the appointment of members by the attorney general and specifies that all commissioners must be residents of the state, with exceptions for life members of the national conference of commissioners on uniform state laws. Additionally, it establishes eligibility criteria for appointment, requiring individuals to be licensed attorneys in good standing with the state bar association.

Further amendments detail the commission's organizational structure, including the election of a chairman, vice chairman, and secretary, and outline the duties of the commissioners. They are required to attend annual meetings of the national conference and promote uniformity in state laws. The commission is also tasked with submitting recommendations for uniform and model laws to the legislative management and reporting its activities to the legislative assembly. Importantly, while commissioners serve without compensation, they are entitled to reimbursement for necessary expenses incurred in their duties. The bill clarifies the reimbursement process and ensures that expenses are managed through the office of management and budget.

Statutes affected:
INTRODUCED: 54-55-01, 54-55-03, 54-55-04, 54-55-05
Enrollment: 54-55-01, 54-55-03, 54-55-04, 54-55-05