North Dakota 69-2025 Assembly Status: In Committee 3 R cosponsors

SCR 4028 — Relating to term limits for the governor, lieutenant governor, statewide elected officials, and members of the legislative assembly and prior years of service for members of the legislative assembly and statewide elected officers; to repeal sections 2, 3, 4, 5, and 6 of article XV of the Constitution of North Dakota, relating to cumulative term limits for members of the legislative assembly and the office of governor, and legislative authority, and initiative petition processes; and to provide an effective date.

Last action — Second reading, failed to adopt yeas 19 nays 28

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    Introduced
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    In Committee
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    Passed Senate
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    Passed House
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    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill is in committee in the Senate. Introduced February 24, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Next likely step: a committee vote, then a floor vote in the Senate.

Odds of enactment

Low chance

Based on the sponsor, cosponsors, and committee posture, this bill has a low chance of becoming law.

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Prognosis

Stalled 14% · moderate confidence

  • In Committee

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 6 sponsors

    1 primary, 5 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Single-party support

    Sponsorship is currently within one party (3 R).

  • Failed a recorded vote

    Failed 1 recorded vote so far — a real headwind.

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Summary

A concurrent resolution to create and enact a new article to the Constitution of North Dakota, relating to term limits for the governor, lieutenant governor, statewide elected officials, and members of the legislative assembly and prior years of service for members of the legislative assembly and statewide elected officers; to repeal sections 2, 3, 4, 5, and 6 of article XV of the Constitution of North Dakota, relating to cumulative term limits for members of the legislative assembly and the office of governor, and legislative authority, and initiative petition processes; and to provide an effective date.

Bill Text

What changed in the latest version

50 added · 54 removed

Plain-language change summary

The proposed amendments to SCR 4028 have made a significant change regarding term limits for state elected officials. The new version allows individuals to serve a maximum of four complete four-year terms in the legislative assembly, whereas the earlier version did not clearly specify this limit for assembly members. Additionally, the updated bill now states that prior service before the 2022 election will not count towards these term limits, which helps clarify when the limits apply. This matters because it sets clearer boundaries on how long individuals can hold public office, potentially fostering greater political diversity and accountability in North Dakota’s government.

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25.3096.02002 Adopted by the State and Local Title.03000 Government Committee March 13, 2025 Sixty-ninth Legislative Assembly of North Dakota PROPOSED AMENDMENTS TO Introduced by SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO.
25.3096.03000 Sixty-ninth Legislative Assembly FIRST ENGROSSMENT of North Dakota ENGROSSED SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO.
4028 Senators Gerhardt, Hogue, Roers Representatives Nathe, Brandenburg, Vigesaa A concurrent resolution to create and enact a new article to the Constitution of North Dakota, relating to term limits for the governor, lieutenant governor, statewide elected officials, and members of the legislative assembly and prior years of service for members of the legislative assembly and statewide elected officers;
4028 Introduced by Senators Gerhardt, Hogue, Roers Representatives Nathe, Brandenburg, Vigesaa A concurrent resolution to create and enact a new article to the Constitution of North Dakota, relating to term limits for the governor, lieutenant governor, statewide elected officials, and members of the legislative assembly and prior years of service for members of the legislative assembly and statewide elected officers;
to repeal sections 2, 3, 4, 5, and 6 of article XV of the Constitution of North Dakota, relating to cumulative term limits for members of the legislative assembly and the office of governor, and legislative authority, and initiative petition processes, and severability;
to repeal sections 2, 3, 4, 5, and 6 of article XV of the Constitution of North Dakota, relating to cumulative term limits for members of the legislative assembly and the office of governor, and legislative authority, and initiative petition processes;
STATEMENT OF INTENT This measure provides an individual may not be elected more than three times as a member of the house of representatives and three times as a member of the senatefour complete four-year terms to the legislative assembly.
STATEMENT OF INTENT This measure provides an individual may not be elected more than four complete four-year terms to the legislative assembly.
The measure provides that service before the 20182022 general election may not count toward a term limit established under the measure.
The measure provides that service before the 2022 general election may not count toward a term limit established under the measure.
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That the following proposed new article to the Constitution of North Dakota and the repeal of sections 2, 3, 4, 5, and 6 of article XV of the Constitution of North Dakota are agreed to and Page No.
1 25.3096.02002 Sixty-ninth Legislative Assembly That the following proposed new article to the Constitution of North Dakota and the repeal of sections 2, 3, 4, 5, and 56 of article XV of the Constitution of North Dakota are agreed to and must be submitted to the qualified electors of North Dakota at the general election to be held in 2026, in accordance with section 16 of article IV of the Constitution of North Dakota.
1 25.3096.03000 Sixty-ninth Legislative Assembly must be submitted to the qualified electors of North Dakota at the general election to be held in 2026, in accordance with section 16 of article IV of the Constitution of North Dakota.
Notwithstanding section 1 of article XV of the Constitution of North Dakota, an individual may not be elected to the house of representatives more than three times, nor may an individual be elected to the senate more than three timesfour complete four-year terms in the legislative assembly.
Notwithstanding section 1 of article XV of the Constitution of North Dakota, an individual may not be elected to more than four complete four-year terms in the legislative assembly.
Any prior election as a member of the house of representatives, a member of the senate, the office of governor, lieutenant governor, and a statewide elected office, may not be counted against the election of an individual occurring before the 20182022 general election.
Any prior election as a member of the house of representatives, a member of the senate, the office of governor, lieutenant governor, and a statewide elected office, may not be counted against the election of an individual occurring before the 2022 general election.
The provisions of this article are severable.
If any provision is held to be invalid, either on its face or as applied, the application of the remaining provisions of this article are not affected.
Section 6.5.
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Action History

  1. Second reading, failed to adopt yeas 19 nays 28

  2. Amendment adopted, placed on calendar

  3. Reported back amended, do not pass, placed on calendar 6 0 0

  4. Committee Hearing 01:00

  5. Introduced, first reading, referred State and Local Government Committee

Sponsors

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1 sponsors · 5 co-sponsors · 142 not signed on · 26 voted No

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (5)

Not signed on (142)

142 members have not signed on to this bill.

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"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.

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Votes

Final Passage

Failed 19 Yea · 28 Nay
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Republican 192200
Democratic 0500
Unaffiliated 0100
Total 192800
% of votes cast 40%60%0%0%
How each member voted (47)
Member Party Vote
van Oosting — Nay
Boschee, Josh Democratic Nay
Braunberger, Ryan Democratic Nay
Hogan, Kathy Democratic Nay
Marcellais, Richard Democratic Nay
Mathern, Tim Democratic Nay
Axtman, Michelle Republican Nay
Barta, Jeff Republican Nay
Beard, Todd Republican Nay
Bekkedahl, Brad Republican Yea
Boehm, Keith Republican Nay
Burckhard, Randy A. Republican Yea
Castaneda, Jose L. Republican Nay
Cleary, Sean Republican Nay
Clemens, David A. Republican Nay
Conley, Cole Republican Yea
Cory, Claire Republican Yea
Davison, Kyle Republican Nay
Dever, Dick Republican Yea
Dwyer, Michael Republican Nay
Enget, Mark Republican Yea
Erbele, Robert Republican Yea
Gerhardt, Justin Republican Yea
Hogue, David Republican Yea
Kessel, Greg Republican Nay
Klein, Jerry Republican Yea
Larson, Diane Republican Nay
Lee, Judy Republican Nay
Lemm, Randy D. Republican Yea
Luick, Larry Republican Yea
Magrum, Jeffery J. Republican Nay
Meyer, Scott Republican Nay
Myrdal, Janne Republican Yea
Patten, Dale Republican Nay
Paulson, Bob Republican Yea
Powers, Michelle Republican Yea
Roers, Kristin Republican Nay
Rummel, Dean Republican Nay
Schaible, Donald Republican Nay
Sickler, Jonathan Republican Yea
Sorvaag, Ronald Republican Nay
Thomas, Paul J. Republican Yea
Walen, Chuck Republican Yea
Wanzek, Terry M. Republican Nay
Weber, Mark F. Republican Nay
Weston, Kent Republican Nay
Wobbema, Mike Republican Yea

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Frequently asked questions

What does SCR 4028 do?
A concurrent resolution to create and enact a new article to the Constitution of North Dakota, relating to term limits for the governor, lieutenant governor, statewide elected officials, and members of the legislative assembly and prior years of service for members of the legislative assembly and statewide elected officers; to repeal sections 2, 3, 4, 5, and 6 of article XV of the Constitution of North Dakota, relating to cumulative term limits for members of the legislative assembly and the office of governor, and legislative authority, and initiative petition processes; and to provide an effective date.
Who sponsors SCR 4028?
SCR 4028 is sponsored by Gerhardt, Justin (Republican), Hogue, David (Republican), Roers, Kristin (Republican), Rep. Brandenburg, Mike, Rep. Nathe, Mike, and Rep. Vigesaa, Don.
What is the current status of SCR 4028?
This bill is in committee in the Senate. Introduced February 24, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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