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SCR 4025

A concurrent resolution directing the Legislative Management to consider studying all state laws to identify laws that are outdated, unnecessary, or cause undue burden on this state and its citizens.

69th Legislative Assembly (2025-26) Introduced by Jeff Hoverson and 3 co-sponsors

SCR 4025 directs Legislative Management to study all North Dakota laws, identify outdated or burdensome provisions, and report repeal or reform options with implementing bills.

Second reading, failed to adopt
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Bill Summary · SCR 4025

Summary of Bill: SCR 4025 (North Dakota)

Overview

SCR 4025 is a Senate Concurrent Resolution introduced on February 21, 2025, by Senators Magrum and Walen and Representatives S. Olson and Hoverson. It would direct the Legislative Management to study all state laws to identify those that are outdated, unnecessary, or impose an undue burden on the state and its citizens. The resolution is a procedural measure, not a law, and would require a findings and recommendations report, including any implementing legislation, to the Seventieth Legislative Assembly. As of the latest actions, the resolution failed to adopt after second reading.

Purpose and Intent

  • Recognizes value in reviewing existing North Dakota laws to determine if they are outdated, unnecessary, or burdensome.
  • Establishes legislative responsibility to evaluate whether repeal or modification of laws is appropriate.
  • Aims to inform future legislative action by identifying laws for potential repeal or reform and any needed implementing bills.

Key Provisions

  • Directs: The Legislative Management must study all state laws to identify those that are outdated, unnecessary, or cause undue burden on the state and its citizens.
  • Reporting requirement: The Legislative Management must report its findings and recommendations, along with any legislation required to implement the recommendations, to the Seventieth (next) Legislative Assembly.
  • Scope for implementing legislation: The report may include proposed bills needed to carry out the recommendations.

Affected Parties and Effects

  • Primary: Legislative Management, state agencies, and state lawmakers who would consider any recommended repeals or reforms.
  • Secondary: North Dakota residents and businesses, who could experience changes in the regulatory or statutory environment if implementing legislation is pursued in the future.
  • Note: As a concurrent resolution, SCR 4025 itself does not repeal or modify laws; any substantive changes would require future legislative action.

Procedural History and Status

  • Introduced: February 21, 2025 (69th Legislative Assembly)
  • Assigned to: State and Local Government Committee (referenced in first reading).
  • Committee Hearing: March 6, 2025.
  • Reported back: March 14, 2025 — “do not pass,” placed on calendar.
  • Second Reading: March 20, 2025 — failed to adopt.
  • Current status: Failed to adopt; did not advance to the Seventy-fifth? Seventieth Legislative Assembly (as applicable).

Timelines

  • If adopted, the report and any implementing legislation would be directed to the Seventieth Legislative Assembly for consideration.
  • No immediate statutory changes would occur unless subsequent legislation is enacted.

Bottom Line

SCR 4025 would have launched a comprehensive, formal review of all North Dakota statutes to identify outdated or burdensome laws and to propose repeal or reform, with implementing bills to be presented in the next legislative session. The measure did not pass, so no statutory changes or formal recommendations were advanced at this time.

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

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