The concurrent resolution proposes to amend the North Dakota Constitution by increasing the threshold required for approving a constitutional amendment from a simple majority to sixty percent. This change affects both the process of amending the constitution through initiative petitions and legislative proposals. Specifically, it stipulates that for a proposed constitutional amendment to be enacted, it must receive at least sixty percent of the affirmative votes cast during elections.
The resolution outlines the necessary amendments to sections 9 of article III and 16 of article IV of the North Dakota Constitution. It mandates that these proposed changes be submitted to the qualified electors of North Dakota during the general election scheduled for 2026. If approved, the new requirement will apply to all future constitutional amendments, thereby raising the bar for enacting such changes in the state.