This bill amends section 54-03-02 of the North Dakota Century Code, which governs the meeting schedule of the legislative assembly. It establishes that the assembly will meet in December following the election of its members for organizational purposes and will then recess until it reconvenes annually. The bill specifies that the assembly will convene on the first Monday after the third day in January for a number of days determined by the assembly, which must be scheduled within a seventy-calendar-day period. Additionally, it outlines that the assembly will primarily meet on Mondays through Thursdays, with Fridays reserved for specific circumstances as determined by legislative management.

The bill also introduces new provisions regarding the structure and logistics of the legislative session, which will be determined by legislative management. It removes previous language that specified the exact timing and conditions for reconvening, allowing for more flexibility in scheduling. The effective date for this legislation is set for January 1, 2027.

Statutes affected:
INTRODUCED: 54-03-02