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 organization and duties of the commission, including the requirement for commissioners to attend the annual meeting of the national conference and to promote uniformity in state laws. The commission is tasked with submitting recommendations for uniform and model laws to the legislative management and reporting its transactions to the legislative assembly. Notably, while commissioners serve without compensation, they are entitled to reimbursement for necessary expenses incurred in performing their duties. The bill also clarifies the process for expense reimbursement 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