The 68th Legislative Assembly convened for a regular session on January 3, 2023, and adjourned on April 30, 2023. A law enacted during a regular session of the Legislative Assembly takes effect on August 1 after its filing with the Secretary of State. An appropriation measure for the support and maintenance of state departments and institutions or a tax measure that changes tax rates takes effect on July 1 after its filing with the Secretary of State. Later effective dates can be specified in a bill, and a law declared an emergency measure which passes each house by a vote of two-thirds of the members-elect of each house can take effect upon its filing with the Secretary of State.
The 68th Legislative Assembly convened for a special session on October 23, 2023, and adjourned on October 25, 2023. Laws enacted during a special session of the Legislative Assembly take effect on the date specified in the Act. An emergency clause is not required for laws passed during a special legislative session.
A list of the effective dates of 2023 legislation can be found on the North Dakota Legislative Council's website, along with current legislators and information about the 68th Legislative Assembly.