The bill amends section 54-03-01.14 of the North Dakota Century Code, which governs the structure of legislative districts in the state. It establishes that each legislative district will have one senator and two representatives, with some districts divided into subdistricts for representative elections. A key clarification is that representatives elected from subdistricts must be qualified electors in those subdistricts on the election day. The bill also removes specific references to Districts 9 and 15 and their subdistricts, streamlining the language regarding district boundaries and potentially affecting representation in those areas.

Furthermore, the bill proposes significant changes to the boundaries of various districts across Towner, Ramsey, Benson, Eddy, and Cass Counties, as well as Fargo and West Fargo. It introduces new legal language that specifies the townships included in each district, while also removing certain townships from previous configurations. The bill aims to enhance clarity in district boundaries for administrative purposes and ensure accurate local governance representation. Importantly, it includes a provision that the changes will not affect the term of office for any member of the Legislative Assembly elected in 2024, facilitating a smooth transition to the new district configurations.

Statutes affected:
INTRODUCED: 54-03-01.14