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HCR 3034

A concurrent resolution to amend and reenact sections 1 and 2 of article XV of the Constitution of North Dakota, relating to term limits for members of the legislative assembly and statewide elected officers; to repeal section 4 of article XV of the Constitution of North Dakota, relating to prohibiting the legislative assembly from proposing certain amendments to article XV of the Constitution of North Dakota; and to provide for application.

69th Legislative Assembly (2025-26) Introduced by Jim Kasper and 2 co-sponsors

Overview: HCR 3034, a concurrent resolution to amend the North Dakota Constitution, failed to be adopted by the state legislature. The resolution sought to repeal term limits for m

Second reading, failed to adopt yeas 20 nays 72
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Bill Summary · HCR 3034

Overview: HCR 3034, a concurrent resolution to amend the North Dakota Constitution, failed to be adopted by the state legislature. The resolution sought to repeal term limits for members of the legislative assembly and statewide elected officers, as well as prohibit the legislature from proposing certain amendments to the constitution.

Purpose and Intent: The main goal of HCR 3034 was to remove the existing term limits for state legislators and other elected officials in North Dakota. The resolution aimed to give voters more flexibility in choosing their representatives and allow experienced lawmakers to continue serving.

Key Provisions:
- Repeal sections 1 and 2 of Article XV of the North Dakota Constitution, which establish term limits of 8 years for members of the legislative assembly and 10 years for statewide elected officers
- Repeal section 4 of Article XV, which prohibits the legislature from proposing amendments to the term limit provisions

Affected Parties and Impacts: The repeal of term limits would have primarily affected current and future members of the North Dakota Legislative Assembly, as well as statewide elected officials like the governor, attorney general, and secretary of state. Voters would have had the opportunity to re-elect experienced lawmakers instead of being limited by term limits.

Procedural and Timeline Considerations: HCR 3034 was introduced in the North Dakota legislature in February 2025 but failed to be adopted, with a final vote of 20 in favor and 72 opposed. The resolution did not advance further in the legislative process.

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

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