This bill proposes amendments and new provisions to the North Dakota Century Code regarding the North Dakota beef commission. It introduces new definitions, including "cattle industry representative," and outlines the structure of the commission, which will now consist of one elected cattle industry representative from each of nine defined districts. The bill also establishes the nomination and election procedures for these representatives, which will be overseen by the director of the North Dakota State University Extension Service. Additionally, it mandates that the commission review district boundaries and the number of cattle in each district every seven years to ensure accurate representation.

Key amendments include the requirement for commission members to physically reside in the district they represent and the stipulation that each member must be a participating producer. The bill also specifies the terms of office for commission members and outlines the process for filling vacancies. Furthermore, it assigns the responsibility for election costs to the commission. The effective date for the amendments related to the commission's structure and member qualifications is set for January 1, 2026.

Statutes affected:
INTRODUCED: 4.1-03-01, 4.1-03-02, 4.1-03-03, 4.1-03-04