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Representative Matt Heilman, a state representative from North Dakota’s 7th Legislative District in Bismarck, testified in favor of the bill. He said the text would prevent the state’s National Guard \"from being deployed into active duty combat\" unless Congress exercises the authority described in Article I, Section 8 of the U.S. Constitution. Heilman framed the proposal as a return to constitutional war-declaring powers and a way to prevent what he called \"endless wars,\" and he told the committee his testimony included a list of National Guard members who have served and died since 2001.

The measure drew opposition from several witnesses who said it would harm readiness, recruiting and federal support. State Representative Jeremy Olson, a former Guard member, asked the committee to reject the bill, saying it would \"severely hamper our military's ability to respond to national security threats quickly and effectively.\" Brigadier General Mitch Johnson, Adjutant General for the North Dakota National Guard, told lawmakers a restriction on overseas combat duty would prompt the Department of Defense to shift resources and missions to other states and would reduce federal funding and recruiting for North Dakota units. Johnson said the Guard’s current missions and force structure produce an \"economic impact of $660,000,000 per biennium.\" He added that roughly 4,100 soldiers and airmen from 200 communities statewide provide state capability during emergencies.

Supporters calling for the change included Dan McKnight, chairman of a veterans group called Bring Our Troops Home, who described the effort as a national movement and urged passage. McKnight invoked examples and political endorsements outside the state and argued the bill would protect Guardsmen from serving in conflicts he said lack explicit congressional authorization.

Officials from the governor’s office also testified in opposition. Al Dorman, representing the governor’s office, told the committee the state’s current position is that there are legal authorities the federal government uses to call Guard units and that restricting access would place North Dakota at risk of losing federal training, equipment and future mission investments.

After deliberation, the committee approved a motion recommending the bill not pass. Vice Chairman Satrim moved the do-not-pass recommendation; Representative Christie seconded. Roll call recorded 11 votes in favor of do-not-pass, 2 opposed. Representative Steiner and Representative Van Winkle voted no; the remaining members voted yes.

The committee’s vote is a recommendation to the House; it does not itself end further floor action. The bill’s authors argued that, as written, the bill would not restrict the governor’s authority to deploy the Guard for state missions such as civil-authority or disaster response. Opponents emphasized the potential loss of federal funds, training and equipment and warned of consequences for recruiting if federal missions and orders moved out of state.

The committee hearing included detailed back-and-forth on training parity between Guard and active-duty units, the legal bases for federal activation, and whether federal funding could be curtailed if a state passed such a restriction. Testimony included both personal accounts of families who lost Guardsmembers in post-2001 conflicts and technical briefing from Guard leadership on mission sets and pay/benefits when Guardsmen serve on federal orders.

The bill will proceed according to the House rules and calendar; the committee recommendation will be part of its bill file.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","House Government and Veterans Affairs Jan 24, 2025","oneSentenceSummary","The House Government and Veterans Affairs Committee recommended a do-not-pass on House Bill 1315, which would restrict the North Dakota National Guard from overseas active-duty combat unless Congress declares war.","taxTitle","Government and Veterans Affairs, House of Representatives, Legislative, North Dakota","taxId",28892,"location","North Dakota","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":77,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":78,"_41":79,"_43":80,"_45":81,"_47":82,"_49":83,"_51":84,"_53":85,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":86,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":87,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6370276,"Committee advances Vietnam memorial resolution, moves several agency bills; votes recorded",3763,4915000,8678000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2151878-638265582bd694fed6f3f3123344cd3a&start=4915&end=8678","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2151878-638265582bd694fed6f3f3123344cd3a/thumbnail_4915000.jpg","/articles/6370276/North-Dakota/Committee-advances-Vietnam-memorial-resolution-moves-several-agency-bills-votes-recorded","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6370276-fe0075722f69a9a9b15794304b77c2a6/orig.mp4?Expires=1771141585&Signature=mYKM7IUt7QjtUKG~yd-PpUSIMVGSeavx36pWWCiNbVTpthwXXFoQ~KbahcwZkpBKVbEnIETlhGiZmRJQYoPOiNoJHq-nc48SkaG3~eERak01rviczOx8sxq2NGGxcGpjD1yDTz-FfgWu8kYxjwUt2YCtDyS7hLf8eCdnDZEQK8QYW8oJPz-7IKKHIRej-a2Pg51lvDkPv5D5UDygU6lIIoGA9eXwwYpbCmwS4edCBkRxqUWjoVJSxGu2v-zO5aP8t9pxUVbxbvaSupOq~qEDJCkPZS7rRPr1r4JtNxJp6QxTaJsGzwyeMzggNUlNyCra-nw7muLKpPKiGv-0aVxo0w__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","BISMARCK — At its Friday meeting the House Government and Veterans Affairs Committee voted unanimously to pass House Concurrent Resolution 3005 seeking inscription of 74 sailors from the USS Frank E. Evans on the Vietnam Veterans Memorial wall in Washington, D.C., and took formal committee positions on several other measures.

House Concurrent Resolution 3005: Representative Mary Schneider of District 21 urged the committee to press Congress to add the names of the 74 lost crew members who died after the June 3, 1969 collision of USS Frank E. Evans. Schneider highlighted two North Dakotans named among the lost: Patrick Gene Glennon of Pheasanton and Robert James Seal of Grand Forks, and said the resolution seeks to \"inscribe these sailors' names on the memorial dedicated to those who lost their lives because of the Vietnam War.\" Jim Nelson, a Navy veteran and director for the North Dakota Veterans Legislative Council, testified he was aboard a nearby ship the night of the collision and recounted the rescue and recovery effort. Senator Richard Marsley (testifying in support) and Lonnie Wong, the state Commissioner of Veterans Affairs, also urged a due pass. Representative Christie moved for a unanimous pass; Representative Van Winkle seconded. The committee recorded a voice and roll call; the roll call on the motion showed 14-0 in favor.

Key facts presented in testimony: the collision occurred June 3, 1969; 74 American sailors were killed when the Australian carrier HMAS Melbourne collided with the Evans; proponents argue the deaths resulted directly from the Evans’s combat-support mission and should be treated as Vietnam conflict casualties. Witnesses noted prior congressional requests to the Department of Defense to add names and said DOD has jurisdiction over criteria for adding names to the memorial.

House Bill 1264 (Whitestone Hill/State Historical Society): Representative Jim Greenach told the committee the bill’s budget request was moved to the State Historical Society’s budget and asked that the committee recommend do not pass so the project proceeds through appropriations. A do-not-pass motion was recorded and approved 14-0; the committee noted the project remains viable through the State Historical Society budget process.

House Bill 1233 (Emergency Commission; appropriation process): Representative Mike Lefebvre, the bill sponsor, described technical changes intended to consolidate code and require the Budget Section to approve more categories of transfers and federal/special fund acceptances. He and Legislative Council staff said the bill would let the Legislature set biennial caps and better integrate special and federal funds with the state appropriation process. The committee approved a do-pass recommendation; roll call recorded the motion carrying by recorded vote (committee notation: 13-0).

House Bill 1146 (PERS technical amendments): The committee considered amendments from the Public Employees Retirement System (PERS) staff and accepted two amendments including one changing a required term to a permissive term (\"must\" to \"may\") and adding an emergency clause requested by PERS. After amendment the committee returned a do-pass recommendation; roll call recorded the motion carrying (committee notation: 12-0).

Other committee business: the panel heard briefings and set follow-up tasks for interim materials on several bills. Where the committee recommended do not pass, sponsors or staff noted funding or the program’s administration had been transferred to another agency or budget vehicle, so the committee did not obstruct the underlying projects but instead redirected them to the correct budget process.

Votes at a glance (committee recommendations):
• HCR 3005 (Frank E. Evans names): unanimous recommendation to pass (14-0).
• HB 1264 (Whitestone Hill funding move to State Historical Society): committee recommended do not pass (14-0); project moved into State Historical Society budget process.
• HB 1233 (Emergency Commission / budget section updates): committee recommended do pass (recorded as 13-0).
• HB 1146 (PERS technical changes): committee recommended do pass as amended (recorded as 12-0).

The committee’s recommendations are advisory to the full House and accompany bills and resolutions as they move through the legislative process.","The Government and Veterans Affairs Committee unanimously passed House Concurrent Resolution 3005 to seek inclusion of 74 sailors from the USS Frank E. Evans on the Vietnam Veterans Memorial wall, and recorded committee recommendations on several other bills, including do-not-pass on HB1264 and do-pass on HB1233 and HB1146 (as amended).","actionData","errors"]

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Committee gives do-not-pass to bill that would bar North Dakota Guard from overseas combat

Committee advances Vietnam memorial resolution, moves several agency bills; votes recorded