North Dakota SCR4016: A concurrent resolution directing the Legislative Management to consider studying primary election procedures applying to partisan races and whether the use of a separate ballot based on political party would enrich the primary election held in the state.

What the bill says

A concurrent resolution directing the Legislative Management to consider studying primary election procedures applying to partisan races and whether the use of a separate ballot based on political party would enrich the primary election held in the state.

From the introduced text, January 30, 2025:

A concurrent resolution directing the Legislative Management to consider studying primary election procedures applying to partisan races and whether the use of a separate ballot based on political party would enrich the primary election held in the state. WHEREAS, North Dakota is the only state in the United States not requiring voter registration; and WHEREAS, a qualified elector's recent voting history is an exempt record and is not accessible for political purposes under Section 16.1-01-15; and WHEREAS, political parties should have access to information relating to a qualified elector's voting record in a primary election; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE SENATE OF NORTH DAKOTA, THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES CONCURRING THEREIN: That the Legislative Management consider studying primary election procedures applying to partisan races and whether the use of a separate ballot based on political party would enrich the primary election held in the state; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Legislative Management report its findings and recommendations, together with any legislation required to implement the recommendations, to the Seventieth Legislative Assembly. Page No. 1 25.3081.01000

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Sponsors

• Chuck Walen (R, 4) · primary sponsor
• Nico Rios (R, 23)

Latest actions

1. February 25, 2025: Second reading, failed to adopt
2. February 24, 2025: Reported back, do pass, place on calendar 6 0 0
3. February 21, 2025: Committee Hearing 09:30
4. January 30, 2025: Introduced, first reading, referred State and Local Government Committee

Common questions

What is SCR4016?

SCR4016 is a bill in the North Dakota Legislature (69th Legislative Assembly): A concurrent resolution directing the Legislative Management to consider studying primary election procedures applying to partisan races and whether the use of a separate ballot based on political party would enrich the primary election held in the state.

What does SCR4016 do?

In its own words: A concurrent resolution directing the Legislative Management to consider studying primary election procedures applying to partisan races and whether the use of a separate ballot based on political party would enrich the primary election held in the state.

What is the status of SCR4016?

Failed as of February 25, 2025. Latest action: Second reading, failed to adopt (February 25, 2025).

Who sponsored SCR4016?

Chuck Walen (R, 4), with 1 co-sponsor.

Where is the official record for SCR4016?

On the North Dakota Legislature website: https://ndlegis.gov/assembly/69-2025/regular/bill-overview/bo4016.html