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Mr. Bjornsson explained that House Bill 1020 created the interim study for advanced nuclear energy and authorized appointment of energy sector representatives to sit with legislators on the committee. The committee moved to appoint the two nominees; a member seconded the motion and the roll call vote was recorded with the chair announcing the motion carried.

The new appointees will participate in the interim committee’s work on advanced nuclear energy options and report as required under the statute establishing the study.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Legislative Management Jul 11, 2025","oneSentenceSummary","Legislative Management approved appointments of Pam Gorman Prochaska (Xcel Energy) and Gavin McCollum (Basin Electric) to the Advanced Nuclear Energy Study established by House Bill 1020.","taxTitle","Legislative, North Dakota","taxId",28306,"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},6174781,"Eighth Circuit mandate could issue next week; Legislative Management told to standby on districts 9 and 15",403,3573000,3976000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5365277-512d4e469e8ac0741c23401894c0c17a&start=3573&end=3976","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5365277-512d4e469e8ac0741c23401894c0c17a/thumbnail_3573000.jpg","/articles/6174781/North-Dakota/Eighth-Circuit-mandate-could-issue-next-week-Legislative-Management-told-to-standby-on-districts-9-and-15","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6174781-0e2b7f9c610e117760cd553217619a90/orig.mp4?Expires=1771141853&Signature=ExBT9dEXt~NU4fhgHyIRb9xHyZRB~fEDX9sJBrTAXoivhnx4KhVXXBuQPtLCMi3nz5S5mqJ0VyX8UV7n2a32jTR5Ox4J42SwD7BADZBgMm9H5c28RssiR7sY~gJZqVlMoo3J4iDtJ5vgYEJ6kWotJMAicnGnYwjfBHs0QWfPDO6Nno0ZSX2XJZIyHHeAI6UIP8e46rzho~aFRhd6FTqd7E2aelUjznnBeG6So55lbK8P7L1o9WsDOPgnnT5kwsWrfAXswPJAQT-aNPKenEEkOn8oDETJ3jJmMDzINbZBtelogklRaPGclLhl4E2oXaXHjOePh3bOC8G5ChEnfcoOCg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Dustin Richard, Legislative staff, told Legislative Management that the Eighth Circuit Court of Appeals denied a petition for rehearing en banc and denied a request for a stay of the court’s ruling. Under the Federal Rules of Appellate Procedure, the Eighth Circuit must issue its mandate seven days after denying a stay, so the mandate could take effect as early as the coming week, Richard said.

If the mandate goes into effect, the boundaries adopted by the legislative assembly during the 2021 session would be restored, which could affect representation and the timeline for organization and endorsement conventions in Districts 9 and 15. “Things move fast,” Richard said, and the committee was told it is “truly in a holding pattern” until the federal appellate timetable plays out.

Chairman Hogue and other members asked for a memorandum from Legislative Council and for consultation with the Attorney General’s office to clarify options and constitutional duties if the mandate issues. Representative Freilich, who represents District 15, said the committee needs swift guidance because reversion could leave those districts without seated senators and create immediate constitutional questions about representation.

Legislative Council staff Mr. Bjornsson described the situation as “very novel” and said there is no clear, definitive answer in existing precedent about how seating or reorganizing would proceed if the mandate takes effect quickly. He said both houses have constitutional authority to determine qualifications and eligibility of members and that removal of a member would require affirmative action by the respective chamber or private litigation.

Committee members asked Richard and staff to coordinate a memorandum outlining legal options and timelines and to prepare for a possible quick follow‑up meeting should the Eighth Circuit issue its mandate.","Legislative Management received an update that the Eighth Circuit denied rehearing en banc and denied a stay; the court’s mandate could issue next week, potentially restoring district boundaries adopted in 2021 and triggering immediate timing questions for Districts 9 and 15.",{"_33":89,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":90,"_41":91,"_43":92,"_45":93,"_47":94,"_49":95,"_51":96,"_53":97,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":98,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":99,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6174786,"Legislative Management directs procedures committee to draft post‑session veto rules after split over AG opinion",2963,580000,3543000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5365277-512d4e469e8ac0741c23401894c0c17a&start=580&end=3543","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5365277-512d4e469e8ac0741c23401894c0c17a/thumbnail_580000.jpg","/articles/6174786/North-Dakota/Legislative-Management-directs-procedures-committee-to-draft-postsession-veto-rules-after-split-over-AG-opinion","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6174786-fa0086bf40c034dd3de9207b6ccf7a57/orig.mp4?Expires=1771141853&Signature=PCLhB7y3uuIka7fzYDQWGzLDPAl90ewhoHFkl4rnA2LqaRUwoNg506awfuVZbzjraAd0Q6eZuvpf3ZqGddJGPzv1siR-UiVB3vQlk8EMqTEvmPet1Ox7IzJs2qHJlkdvHpHp~3G-6mt0nPp05L9GKWqUOu6mBL-IT5JYmPC06ClodoNfikcygwvCgafgDIyWQqgmyb8w0an-RS7VaE470eZNPzsb51JX23Bk9~nKbmlmFj5fsNDYQHkdj5xXmXPKQ0IOYsHyfeZjghOnHUURgJqQ~8zNy91m35RpZF7KdIRvIshmo8xSrYqcMWI-BmWaVt7VOvVcpnl~JYHZmvOxhw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","At a meeting of the Legislative Management, members voted to direct the Legislative Procedures and Arrangements Committee to draft statutory procedures for post‑session vetoes and to propose a standing “veto day” process, with a report back in 90 days to coincide with any potential special session.

Members said the action was prompted by conflicting interpretations of a recent line‑item veto and an attorney general opinion. Chairman Hogue read aloud language from the Legislative Council memo warning that the attorney general’s opinion “sets a dangerous precedent” by allowing the governor and attorney general to redefine the scope of item vetoes after adjournment. The committee discussed whether that uncertainty could erode the legislative assembly’s ability to know what a vetoed item contains when deciding whether to override.

Legislative Council staff member Mr. Bjornsson told the committee the attorney general’s opinion directed that $35,000,000 be spent but the director of the Office of Management and Budget told members the director intended to withhold $150,000. “So yes, it appears that part of the opinion is being followed and part of the opinion is apparently being somewhat ignored,” Bjornsson said, noting that discrepancy leaves discretion in executive branch officials and raises questions about future consistency.

Senator Hogan urged the committee to consider the broader question of legislative authority and when the legislature should use vetoes, saying lawmakers should be “intentional” about responses. Senator Beckettall and others recommended a prospective, statutory fix and noted other states have codified post‑session veto procedures. Leader Lafour moved the directive asking LPA to: (1) set a future veto day mechanism; (2) review the attorney general opinion and its effects; (3) draft statutory language for veto returns and post‑adjournment override sessions; and (4) report within 90 days so the work could be available for a possible special session. Senator Hogan seconded the motion. The motion carried on a roll call.

Committee members discussed related options — litigation, a special session to override the veto, or doing nothing — and repeatedly voiced concern about putting funds that are already allocated at risk. Several members said they prefer a legislative, prospective solution to avoid sending the question to the courts and to make the attorney general opinion effectively irrelevant going forward by changing the statute.

The committee also directed that, as part of the LPA work, staff prepare a draft bill so that if the assembly is reconvened for other contingencies the committee would be able to consider language promptly. The motion and roll call were recorded and the chair said the motion carried.","Legislative Management voted to send the attorney‑general opinion and post‑adjournment veto procedures to the Legislative Procedures and Arrangements Committee for drafting within 90 days after committee members raised concern that the governor’s office and the attorney general have different interpretations of a recent line‑item veto.","actionData","errors"]

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