SCR 4013 — A concurrent resolution to support the electoral college, denounce the National Popular Vote Interstate Compact, and invite interested states to form the Electoral College Interstate Compact.
Last action — Filed with Secretary Of State 03/26
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This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced January 30, 2025. Enacted.
Signed by Governor Kelly Armstrong (Republican) on March 24, 2025.
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Enacted
Current position in the legislative process.
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5 sponsors
1 primary, 4 co-sponsors signed on.
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Single-party support
Sponsorship is currently within one party (4 R).
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Cleared a recorded vote
Passed 1 recorded vote so far.
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Summary
A concurrent resolution to support the electoral college, denounce the National Popular Vote Interstate Compact, and invite interested states to form the Electoral College Interstate Compact.
Bill Text
What changed in the latest version
48 added · 49 removedPlain-language change summary
The recent amendment to SCR 4013 adds a specific introductory line that clarifies the context of the resolution as being part of the Sixty-ninth Legislative Assembly of North Dakota, starting on a specified date in January 2025. This addition is significant because it establishes a clear timeline for when this resolution is to be considered, highlighting its relevance to upcoming legislative sessions and discussions around the electoral college in presidential elections. The resolution itself affirms support for the electoral college system and raises concerns about the National Popular Vote Interstate Compact, emphasizing the perceived importance of state representation in electoral processes.
25.3065.03000 Sixty-ninth Legislative Assembly of North Dakota In Regular Session Commencing Tuesday, January 7, 2025 SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO.
4013 of(Senators North Dakota Introduced by Senators Sickler, Erbele, Klein, MeyerMeyer) Representative(Representative BahlBahl) A concurrent resolution to support the electoral college, denounce the National Popular Vote Interstate Compact, and invite interested states to form the Electoral College Interstate Compact.
and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, in response to the creation of the National Popular Vote Interstate Compact, North Dakota and all other interested states should consider forming an Electoral College Interstate Compact, which would prohibit requiring state electors to cast Pageelectoral No.college votes in accordance with the national popular vote count for President and require the compact states to legally challenge the constitutionality of the National Popular Vote Interstate Compact;
1 25.3065.03000 Sixty-ninth Legislative Assembly electoral college votes in accordance with the national popular vote count for President and require the compact states to legally challenge the constitutionality of the National Popular Vote Interstate Compact;
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4013 - PAGE 2 ____________________________ ____________________________ President of the Senate Speaker of the House ____________________________ ____________________________ Secretary of the Senate Chief Clerk of the House Filed in this office this ___________day of _______________________________________, 2025, at ________ o’clock ________M.
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Action History
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Filed with Secretary Of State 03/26
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Signed by President
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Signed by Speaker
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Returned to Senate
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Second reading, adopted yeas 82 nays 11
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Reported back, do pass, place on calendar 11 2 1
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Committee Hearing 09:00
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Introduced, first reading, referred Finance and Taxation Committee
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Received from Senate
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Second reading, adopted
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Reported back, do pass, place on calendar 6 0 0
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Committee Hearing 09:00
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Introduced, first reading, referred State and Local Government Committee
Sponsors
- Jonathan Sickler · Primary
- Robert Erbele · Cosponsor
- Jerry Klein · Cosponsor
- Scott Meyer · Cosponsor
- Landon Rep. Bahl · Cosponsor
Sponsorship breakdown
Export CSV (upgrade) →1 sponsors · 4 co-sponsors · 143 not signed on · 11 voted No
Sponsors (1)
- Sickler, Jonathan Republican
Co-sponsors (4)
- Erbele, Robert Republican
- Klein, Jerry Republican
- Meyer, Scott Republican
- Rep. Bahl, Landon
Not signed on (143)
143 members have not signed on to this bill.
Show all 143 →"Not signed on" means a member has not sponsored or co-sponsored this bill — it does not imply opposition. Members flagged Voted No have a recorded No vote on this bill.
Votes
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | 81 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Unaffiliated | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Democratic | 0 | 11 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 82 | 11 | 0 | 1 |
| % of votes cast | 87% | 12% | 0% | 1% |
How each member voted (94)
| Member | Party | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Olson | — | Yea |
| Brown, Collette | Democratic | Nay |
| Conmy, Liz | Democratic | Nay |
| Davis, Jayme | Democratic | Nay |
| Dobervich, Gretchen | Democratic | Nay |
| Finley-DeVille, Lisa | Democratic | Nay |
| Foss, Austin | Democratic | Nay |
| Hager, LaurieBeth | Democratic | Nay |
| Hanson, Karla Rose | Democratic | Nay |
| Ista, Zachary | Democratic | Nay |
| Mitskog, Alisa | Democratic | Nay |
| Schneider, Mary | Democratic | Nay |
| Anderson, Bert | Republican | Yea |
| Anderson, Dick | Republican | Yea |
| Anderson, Karen A. | Republican | Yea |
| Bahl, Landon | Republican | Yea |
| Beltz, Mike | Republican | Yea |
| Berg, Mike | Republican | Yea |
| Bolinske, Macy | Republican | Yea |
| Bosch, Glenn | Republican | Yea |
| Brandenburg, Mike | Republican | Yea |
| Brown, TJ | Republican | Yea |
| Christianson, Nels | Republican | Yea |
| Dockter, Jason | Republican | Yea |
| Dressler, Ty | Republican | Yea |
| Fegley, Clayton | Republican | Yea |
| Fisher, Jay | Republican | Yea |
| Frelich, Kathy | Republican | Yea |
| Grindberg, Karen | Republican | Yea |
| Grueneich, Jim | Republican | Yea |
| Hagert, Jared C. | Republican | Yea |
| Hatlestad, Patrick R. | Republican | Yea |
| Hauck, Dori | Republican | Yea |
| Headland, Craig | Republican | Yea |
| Heilman, Matthew | Republican | Yea |
| Heinert, Pat D. | Republican | Yea |
| Henderson, Donna | Republican | Yea |
| Hendrix, Jared | Republican | Yea |
| Holle, Dawson | Republican | Yea |
| Hoverson, Jeff | Republican | Yea |
| Johnson, Jorin | Republican | Yea |
| Johnston, Daniel | Republican | Yea |
| Jonas, Jim | Republican | Yea |
| Karls, Karen | Republican | Yea |
| Kasper, Jim | Republican | Yea |
| Kempenich, Keith | Republican | Not Voting |
| Kiefert, Dwight | Republican | Yea |
| Klemin, Lawrence R. | Republican | Yea |
| Koppelman, Ben | Republican | Yea |
| Lefor, Mike | Republican | Yea |
| Longmuir, Donald W. | Republican | Yea |
| Louser, Scott | Republican | Yea |
| Maki, Roger A. | Republican | Yea |
| Marschall, Andrew | Republican | Yea |
| Martinson, Bob | Republican | Yea |
| McLeod, Carrie | Republican | Yea |
| Meier, Lisa | Republican | Yea |
| Monson, David | Republican | Yea |
| Morton, Desiree | Republican | Yea |
| Motschenbacher, Mike | Republican | Yea |
| Murphy, Eric J. | Republican | Yea |
| Nathe, Mike | Republican | Yea |
| Nehring, Dennis | Republican | Yea |
| Nelson, Jon O. | Republican | Yea |
| Novak, Anna S. | Republican | Yea |
| O'Brien, Emily | Republican | Yea |
| Olson, Jeremy | Republican | Yea |
| Osowski, Doug | Republican | Yea |
| Ostlie, Mitch | Republican | Yea |
| Porter, Todd | Republican | Yea |
| Pyle, Brandy L. | Republican | Yea |
| Richter, David | Republican | Yea |
| Rios, Nico | Republican | Yea |
| Rohr, Karen M. | Republican | Yea |
| Ruby, Dan | Republican | Yea |
| Ruby, Matthew | Republican | Yea |
| Sanford, Mark | Republican | Yea |
| Satrom, Bernie | Republican | Yea |
| Schatz, Mike | Republican | Yea |
| Schauer, Austen | Republican | Yea |
| Schreiber-Beck, Cynthia | Republican | Yea |
| Steiner, Vicky | Republican | Yea |
| Stemen, Gregory | Republican | Yea |
| Swiontek, Steve | Republican | Yea |
| Toman, Nathan | Republican | Yea |
| Tveit, Bill | Republican | Yea |
| VanWinkle, Lori | Republican | Yea |
| Vetter, Steve | Republican | Yea |
| Vigesaa, Don | Republican | Yea |
| Vollmer, Daniel R. | Republican | Yea |
| Wagner, Scott | Republican | Yea |
| Warrey, Jonathan | Republican | Yea |
| Weisz, Robin | Republican | Yea |
| Wolff, Christina | Republican | Yea |
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Frequently asked questions
- What does SCR 4013 do?
- A concurrent resolution to support the electoral college, denounce the National Popular Vote Interstate Compact, and invite interested states to form the Electoral College Interstate Compact.
- Who sponsors SCR 4013?
- SCR 4013 is sponsored by Sickler, Jonathan (Republican), Erbele, Robert (Republican), Klein, Jerry (Republican), Meyer, Scott (Republican), and Rep. Bahl, Landon.
- What is the current status of SCR 4013?
- This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced January 30, 2025. Enacted.
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