This bill amends various sections of the North Dakota Century Code to clarify election laws for home rule counties and cities, as well as to establish signature thresholds for nominating petitions in park districts. Key provisions include the insertion of language that allows home rule charters and ordinances to supersede conflicting state laws, except in election matters, and declares any conflicting ordinances void. The bill emphasizes that the authority of home rule entities is constrained by state laws, particularly concerning taxation and election processes. It also introduces definitions for special assessments and clarifies the procedures for adopting and amending ordinances, while removing previous provisions that allowed home rule entities to govern all election matters.

Additionally, the bill modifies Section 40-49-07 regarding the election and qualifications of park commissioners, requiring members to be qualified electors of the city and elected by the park district's qualified electors. It specifies that the first board can be elected during a regular or special city election, while subsequent boards must be elected during regular city elections. Newly elected members must qualify by July 1 following their election. The bill also allows the board of park commissioners to collaborate with the city governing body on election-related tasks and permits the board to adopt the same signature threshold for nominating petitions as that established for city candidates when applicable.

Statutes affected:
INTRODUCED: 11-09.1-04, 40-05.1-05
Prepared by the Legislative Council staff for Representative Kasper: 11-09.1-04, 11-09.1-05, 40-05.1-05, 40-05.1-06
FIRST ENGROSSMENT: 11-09.1-04, 11-09.1-05, 40-05.1-05, 40-05.1-06
Prepared by the Legislative Council staff for Senator Roers: 11-09.1-04, 11-09.1-05, 40-05.1-05, 40-05.1-06, 40-49-07
Enrollment: 11-09.1-04, 11-09.1-05, 40-05.1-05, 40-05.1-06, 40-49-07