Prohibiting the legislative assembly from proposing certain amendments to article XV of the Constitution of North Dakota; and to provide for application.
Impact
If passed, HCR3034 would modify Article XV of the North Dakota Constitution to not only mandate a minimum four-year gap between serving two consecutive twelve-year terms but also to repeal existing provisions that limit the legislative assembly's ability to propose amendments to term limits. This development is poised to reshape political careers and limit the tenure of public servants in the state, potentially fostering a new generation of leaders while influencing legislative continuity.
Summary
HCR3034 proposes significant amendments to the Constitution of North Dakota concerning term limits for members of the legislative assembly and statewide elected officials. The resolution aims to restrict individuals from serving more than twelve cumulative years in either chamber of the legislative assembly, while also enforcing term limits on various statewide elected offices, excluding the governor and lieutenant governor. For these two executive roles, the bill suggests a maximum of eight cumulative years in office.
Contention
The discussions surrounding HCR3034 have sparked varying opinions regarding the necessity and effectiveness of such term limits. Proponents argue that limiting the terms of public officials is vital for enhancing political accountability and promoting fresh ideas within the legislative process. Conversely, critics contend that such restrictions could disenfranchise voters by removing experienced individuals from office, particularly in roles that require deep institutional knowledge.
Prohibiting the legislative assembly from proposing certain amendments to article XV of the Constitution of North Dakota, and to provide for an application.
A concurrent resolution to rescind all extant applications by the North Dakota Legislative Assembly to call a convention to propose amendments to the United States Constitution under Article V of the United States Constitution.
Requiring each resolution adopted by the legislative assembly proposing a constitutional amendment and each initiative petition and measure proposing a constitutional amendment to be comprised of a single subject.
Relating to restrictions on certain contributions and lobbyist compensation by persons appointed to public office by the governor; creating a criminal offense.
Relating to restrictions on certain contributions and lobbyist compensation by persons appointed to public office by the governor; creating a criminal offense.
Relating to the delivery of services and programs to individuals with disabilities; conferring powers and duties on the Office of the Governor; establishing the Office for Individuals with Disabilities and the Advisory Committee for Individuals with Disabilities; and providing for the powers and duties of the office and the committee and for funding of the office and the committee.