The proposed amendments to the North Dakota Century Code aim to update the organizational session of the legislative assembly. The bill specifies that in even-numbered years, the organizational session will occur on the first Monday in December or on a date chosen by the legislative management, within the range of December 1 to December 15. It also introduces a provision allowing the organizational session to be conducted over a period of up to five business days. Additionally, the legislative management is tasked with calling the session, while the legislative council will handle the necessary arrangements.

Furthermore, the agenda for the organizational session has been revised to include more comprehensive orientation classes for new legislators, covering topics such as legislative rules, appropriations committee procedures, and general legal principles. The bill removes previous requirements for orientation solely focused on legislative rules and procedures. It also adds a joint session for the presentation of the governor's budget and revenue proposals, while eliminating the requirement for reports from constitutional officeholders. Overall, these amendments aim to enhance the organization and readiness of the legislative assembly for its regular session.

Statutes affected:
INTRODUCED: 54-03.1-02, 54-03.1-03
Adopted by the House Government and Veterans Affairs Committee: 54-03.1-02, 54-03.1-03
FIRST ENGROSSMENT: 54-03.1-02, 54-03.1-03
Adopted by the Senate State and Local Government Committee: 54-03.1-02, 54-03.1-03