This bill proposes the creation of a new section in chapter 54-03 of the North Dakota Century Code, which establishes limitations on the introduction of legislative bills prepared by executive branch agencies and the judicial branch. It defines "substantial policy change" as a significant alteration to a statute that transforms its original intent. The bill mandates that by November 1st of each even-numbered year, executive agencies and the supreme court must submit any desired bill drafts to the legislative council, with the stipulation that these drafts cannot include appropriations.

Furthermore, the bill outlines a process for reviewing these drafts. The legislative council is required to forward the submitted drafts to the chairman of the legislative management, who must convene a meeting by November 20th to assess whether any draft contains a substantial policy change. If a majority of the members present do not find a substantial policy change, the bill is automatically deemed introduced by the legislative management. This process aims to streamline the legislative process while ensuring that significant changes to policy are carefully considered.