North Dakota legislation · 69th Legislative Assembly
North Dakota SCR4006: A concurrent resolution urging Congress to establish federal protections for the wild horse herd at Theodore Roosevelt National Park.
Status: Signed into law, March 31, 2025
What the bill says
A concurrent resolution urging Congress to establish federal protections for the wild horse herd at Theodore Roosevelt National Park.
From the enrolled text, March 31, 2025:
A concurrent resolution urging Congress to establish federal protections for the wild horse herd at Theodore Roosevelt National Park. WHEREAS, Theodore Roosevelt was an American statesman, conservationist, historian, and writer, who served as the twenty-sixth President of the United States; and WHEREAS, in 1978, Theodore Roosevelt National Park became the only national park named directly for a single person; and WHEREAS, the wild horse herd, which was present during Theodore Roosevelt's era and contributes to the historical setting and the culture of North Dakota, should be preserved as part of our state's history; and WHEREAS, the wild horses of Theodore Roosevelt National Park bring tourism and economic benefits to the state; and WHEREAS, there are significant concerns regarding the management of the wild horse herd by Theodore Roosevelt National Park and the long-term health and preservation of the herd; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE SENATE OF NORTH DAKOTA, THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES CONCURRING THEREIN: That the Sixty-ninth Legislative Assembly urges Congress to enact legislation establishing federal protections for the wild horse herd of Theodore Roosevelt National Park to ensure the long-term health and preservation of the herd for generations to come; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Secretary of State forward copies of this resolution to the Secretary of the Interior, the Director of the National Park …
Sponsors
- Joshua Boschee (D, 44) · primary sponsor
- Mike Lefor (R, 37)
- Jeremy Olson (R, 26)
- Dale Patten (R, 26)
- Dean Rummel (R, 37)
- Vicky Steiner (R, 37)
Latest actions
- : Filed with Secretary Of State 04/01
- : Signed by President
- : Signed by Speaker
- : Returned to Senate
- : Second reading, adopted yeas 87 nays 4
- : Reported back, do pass, place on calendar 11 1 2
- : Committee Hearing 10:45
- : Introduced, first reading, referred Agriculture Committee
- : Received from Senate
- : Second reading, adopted
Votes
- Final Passage (March 25, 2025): 87 yea, 4 nay, passed
Common questions
- What is SCR4006?
- SCR4006 is a bill in the North Dakota Legislature (69th Legislative Assembly): A concurrent resolution urging Congress to establish federal protections for the wild horse herd at Theodore Roosevelt National Park.
- What does SCR4006 do?
- In its own words: A concurrent resolution urging Congress to establish federal protections for the wild horse herd at Theodore Roosevelt National Park.
- What is the status of SCR4006?
- Signed into law as of March 31, 2025. Latest action: Filed with Secretary Of State 04/01 (March 31, 2025).
- Who sponsored SCR4006?
- Joshua Boschee (D, 44), with 5 co-sponsors.
- Where is the official record for SCR4006?
- On the North Dakota Legislature website: https://ndlegis.gov/assembly/69-2025/regular/bill-overview/bo4006.html
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