The proposed amendments to the North Dakota Century Code aim to revise the process for annexing property to a school district. Key changes include the requirement that the difference in taxable valuation of the properties involved in the exchange must be agreed upon by both affected school districts, replacing the previous stipulation that it may not exceed one thousand dollars. Additionally, the notice period for public hearings regarding annexations has been extended from fourteen days to twenty-one days, and the county superintendent is now required to provide notice by certified mail to each owner of real property to be annexed.

Furthermore, the amendments expand the factors to be considered during the public hearing process, including the potential modification to property tax obligations for owners of the property to be annexed and their concerns. The bill also emphasizes the need for the state board to conduct hearings and make specific findings regarding annexation petitions, with provisions for appeals to the district court. The legislation is declared an emergency measure, indicating its urgency for implementation.

Statutes affected:
INTRODUCED: 15.1-12-05
Prepared by the Legislative Council staff for Senator Beard: 15.1-12-05
FIRST ENGROSSMENT: 15.1-12-05
Adopted by the House Education Committee: 15.1-12-02, 15.1-12-05