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Legislative Session Capitol Classic Raises Over $24,000 for Special Olympics
Thursday, March 20, 2025
Legislators, lobbyists, the Capitol Press corps, and state executive elected officials participated in the Capitol Classic basketball shoot-out today to raise over $24,000 for Special Olympics North Dakota. The executive elected officials defeated seven other teams to win the coveted Capitol Classic Trophy.
Constitutional Initiative Submitted to Secretary of State
Wednesday, February 26, 2025
Secretary of State Michael Howe announced today that a proposed petition to initiate a constitutional measure was submitted to the Office of the Secretary of State for review and approval to circulate. The proposed constitutional initiative relates to public records, legislative salaries, and lobbying.
Howe Approves Petition Format for Statutory Measure Relating to Vehicle Window Tinting
Monday, February 24, 2025
North Dakota Secretary of State Michael Howe has approved the format of a petition to initiate a statutory measure on the ballot related to vehicle window tinting. Proponents now have until February 24, 2026, one year after notice of approval, to collect signatures and submit them to the Office of the Secretary of State for review.
Constitutional Initiative Proposed Petition Withdrawn
Monday, February 10, 2025
A proposed petition for a constitutional initiative related to public records, legislative salaries, and lobbying has been withdrawn by the sponsoring committee on Monday February 10, 2025. The proposed petition was submitted to the Office of the Secretary of State on February 7, 2025 for review and approval to circulate.
Statutory Initiative Submitted to Secretary of State
Monday, February 10, 2025
Secretary of State Michael Howe announced today that a proposed petition to initiate a statutory measure was submitted to the Office of the Secretary of State for review and approval to circulate. The proposed statutory initiative relates to window tinting.