The bill amends several sections of the North Dakota Century Code concerning the composition and duties of the North Dakota Commission on Uniform State Laws. Key changes include the restructuring of the commission's membership to specify that it 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. Additionally, the bill allows the attorney general to appoint a member and clarifies that all commissioners must be residents of the state, with exceptions for life members of the national conference of commissioners on uniform state laws. The bill also introduces new eligibility criteria for appointment, requiring individuals to be licensed attorneys in good standing with the state bar association.

Furthermore, the bill outlines the commission's organizational structure, requiring it to elect a chairman, vice chairman, and secretary, and mandates that commissioners attend the annual meeting of the national conference. It also stipulates that the commission can submit recommendations for uniform and model laws to the legislative management during legislative sessions. Importantly, while commissioners serve without compensation, they are entitled to reimbursement for necessary expenses incurred in their duties. The bill emphasizes the importance of promoting uniformity in state laws and the commission's role in advising the legislative assembly on relevant legislation.

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