North Dakota SCR4027: A concurrent resolution to amend and reenact section 25 of article XI of the Constitution of North Dakota, relating to charitable gaming and limitations on the use of gaming proceeds.

What the bill says

A concurrent resolution to amend and reenact section 25 of article XI of the Constitution of North Dakota, relating to charitable gaming and limitations on the use of gaming proceeds. STATEMENT OF INTENT This measure adds a provision to prohibit the use of proceeds from gaming or the lottery for a political campaign, candidate for office, ballot measure, or political organization.

From the engrossed text, March 17, 2025:

A concurrent resolution to amend and reenact section 25 of article XI of the Constitution of North Dakota, relating to charitable gaming and limitations on the use of gaming proceeds. STATEMENT OF INTENT This measure adds a provision to prohibit the use of proceeds from gaming or the lottery for a political campaign, candidate for office, ballot measure, or political organization. BE IT RESOLVED BY THE SENATE OF NORTH DAKOTA, THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES CONCURRING THEREIN: That the following proposed amendment to section 25 of article XI of the Constitution of North Dakota is 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. SECTION 1. AMENDMENT. Section 25 of article XI of the Constitution of North Dakota is amended and reenacted as follows: Section 25. The legislative assembly shallmay not authorize any game of chance, lottery, or gift enterprises, under any pretense, or for any purpose whatever. However, the legislative assembly shall authorize the state of North Dakota to join a multi-state lottery for the benefit of the state of North Dakota, and, the legislative assembly may authorize by law bona fide nonprofit veterans', charitable, educational, religious, or fraternal organizations, civic and service …

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Sponsors

• Sean Cleary (R, 35) · primary sponsor
• Dick Dever (R, 32)
• Jim Jonas (R, 13)
• Austen Schauer (R, 13)

Latest actions

1. March 28, 2025: Second reading, failed to adopt yeas 7 nays 85
2. March 25, 2025: Reported back, do not pass, placed on calendar 9 3 2
3. March 25, 2025: Committee Hearing 09:00
4. March 19, 2025: Introduced, first reading, referred Judiciary Committee
5. March 18, 2025: Received from Senate
6. March 17, 2025: Second reading, adopted yeas 45 nays 2
7. March 17, 2025: Amendment adopted, placed on calendar
8. March 14, 2025: Reported back amended, do pass, amendment placed on calendar 5 1 0
9. March 6, 2025: Committee Hearing 01:45
10. February 24, 2025: Rereferred to State and Local Government

Votes

• Final Passage (March 28, 2025): 7 yea, 85 nay, failed
• Final Passage (March 17, 2025): 45 yea, 2 nay, passed

Common questions

What is SCR4027?

SCR4027 is a bill in the North Dakota Legislature (69th Legislative Assembly): A concurrent resolution to amend and reenact section 25 of article XI of the Constitution of North Dakota, relating to charitable gaming and limitations on the use of gaming proceeds.

What does SCR4027 do?

In its own words: A concurrent resolution to amend and reenact section 25 of article XI of the Constitution of North Dakota, relating to charitable gaming and limitations on the use of gaming proceeds. STATEMENT OF INTENT This measure adds a provision to prohibit the use of proceeds from gaming or the lottery for a political campaign, candidate for office, ballot measure, or political organization.

What is the status of SCR4027?

Failed as of March 28, 2025. Latest action: Second reading, failed to adopt yeas 7 nays 85 (March 28, 2025).

Who sponsored SCR4027?

Sean Cleary (R, 35), with 3 co-sponsors.

Where is the official record for SCR4027?

On the North Dakota Legislature website: https://ndlegis.gov/assembly/69-2025/regular/bill-overview/bo4027.html