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HCR 3008

A concurrent resolution that Chuck Suchy be designated as the first state troubadour of North Dakota for a term of five years until a successor is selected pursuant to law.

69th Legislative Assembly (2025-26) Introduced by Justin Gerhardt and 5 co-sponsors

Designates Chuck Suchy North Dakota's first state troubadour for five years; ceremonial honor with no funding, ending when a successor is legally chosen.

Filed with Secretary Of State 03/25
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Bill Summary · HCR 3008

Summary: House Concurrent Resolution No. 3008 (HCR 3008)

Overview

HCR 3008 is a concurrent resolution in the Sixty-ninth North Dakota Legislative Assembly that designates Chuck Suchy as the first state troubadour of North Dakota for a five-year term, ending when a successor is selected pursuant to law. The measure is ceremonial in nature and does not create new statutory duties or funding.

Purpose and Intent

  • Officially recognize Chuck Suchy for his contributions to North Dakota’s musical and cultural heritage.
  • Establish the title of “state troubadour” to promote and celebrate the state’s musical traditions and cultural identity.
  • Align with North Dakota’s tradition of honoring distinguished individuals in the arts and cultural preservation.

Key Provisions

  • Designation: Chuck Suchy is designated as the first state troubadour of North Dakota.
  • Term: The designation lasts for five years.
  • Succession: The term ends when a successor is selected pursuant to law, i.e., there is a process to designate a future state troubadour as required by law.
  • Ceremonial recognition: The Legislature expresses appreciation and extends congratulations to Suchy, and directs the Secretary of State to forward a copy of the resolution to him.

Who Is Affected

  • Primary individual: Chuck Suchy (the designated state troubadour).
  • Public/cultural sector: Potential impact on North Dakota’s cultural promotion efforts and public engagement with the arts.
  • Government: No new agencies, offices, or funding mechanisms are created by this resolution; it is a ceremonial acknowledgment.

Procedural and Timeline Aspects

  • Introduced: January 27, 2025.
  • Initial referral: Political Subdivisions Committee (as part of the standard bill referral process).
  • Committee activity: Committee hearings and votes occurred in February 2025.
  • Floor action: The measure progressed through the normal House and Senate readings and votes, with committee reports and calendar placement, and eventual passage.
  • Final actions:
    • Signed by the President of the Senate on March 24, 2025.
    • Signed by the Speaker of the House on March 25, 2025.
    • Filed with the Secretary of State on March 25, 2025.
    • Status: Filed with Secretary of State (03/25/2025).

Fiscal and Administrative Notes

  • No appropriation, funding authorization, or administrative duties are specified in the text of the resolution.
  • The resolution is purely ceremonial and does not establish a paid position or ongoing program in this form.

Summary

HCR 3008 provides formal, ceremonial recognition of Chuck Suchy as North Dakota’s first state troubadour for a five-year term, with the designation to end upon the selection of a successor under applicable law. It underscores the state's interest in promoting its cultural heritage and notifies the public of Suchy’s contributions to North Dakota’s musical arts. The resolution has completed the legislative process and is filed with the Secretary of State.

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

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