The proposed amendments to House Bill No. aim to update section 54-03-02 of the North Dakota Century Code, which governs the scheduling of legislative assembly sessions. The bill specifies that the legislative assembly will meet in December following the election of its members for organizational and orientation purposes, and will then recess until it reconvenes annually at a date and time determined by the legislative management, but no later than January 11 each year. The amendments also clarify that the assembly will convene for a number of days to be determined by the legislative management, and that the structure and logistics of the legislative session will be established by the legislative management.

Additionally, the bill removes specific language regarding the timing of reconvening sessions, replacing it with more flexible provisions that allow for adjustments by legislative management. It also eliminates the requirement for the assembly to convene on specific weekdays, allowing for more discretion in scheduling. The effective date for these changes is set for January 1, 2027.

Statutes affected:
INTRODUCED: 54-03-02
Prepared by the Legislative Council staff for Representative Bahl: 54-03-02