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SCR 4005

A concurrent resolution designating House and Senate employment positions and fixing compensation.

69th Legislative Assembly (2025-26) Introduced by Dick Dever and 1 co-sponsor

North Dakota concurrent resolution formally designates legislative chamber employment positions and establishes their compensation rates for administrative operations.

Filed with Secretary Of State 01/21
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Bill Summary · SCR 4005

Legislative bill overview

SCR 4005 is a concurrent resolution that establishes the official employment positions within the North Dakota House and Senate and sets their compensation levels. This is an internal legislative housekeeping measure that formalizes staffing structure and salary schedules for both chambers.

Why is this important

Legislative staff compensation directly affects the legislature's operational capacity and ability to serve constituents. Clear designation of positions and pay scales ensures transparent use of public funds and establishes baseline expectations for legislative administration. This type of resolution is typically required annually or when structural changes are made.

Potential points of contention

  • Salary levels: Some taxpayers may question whether compensation is appropriate or competitive, while legislative operations may argue adequate pay is necessary to retain qualified staff
  • Staffing levels: The bill's specific staffing allocations could be scrutinized regarding whether they represent efficient use of resources or bureaucratic bloat
  • Transparency: The resolution's internal nature means detailed position descriptions and salary justifications may not be readily available to the general public for review

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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