Committee Memorandums

March 12, 2026 - 9:00 am to 2:00 pm CDT

• Motions for the Administrative Rules Committee 

September 2, 2025 - 10:00 am to 11:55 am CDT

• Administrative Rules Committee - Background Memorandum 
• Guidelines Under North Dakota Century Code Section 28-32-10 
• Supplementary Rules of Operation and Procedure of the North Dakota Legislative Management 
• Voiding and Carrying Over Administrative Rules 

September 3, 2025 - 9:00 am to 5:00 pm CDT

• Advanced Nuclear Energy Study - Background Memorandum 
• Request for Proposal and Proposal Responses - Advanced Nuclear Energy Study 
• Supplementary Rules of Operation and Procedure of the North Dakota Legislative Management 

November 13, 2025 - 10:00 am to 4:15 pm CST

• Economic Analysis Formula for Drain Projects Study - Background Memorandum 

September 11, 2025 - 10:00 am to 3:30 pm CDT

• Agriculture Insurance Safety Program Study - Background Memorandum 
• Supplementary Rules of Operation and Procedure of the North Dakota Legislative Management 
• Wetlands Regulations and Tax Treatment of Inundated Agricultural Lands Study - Background Memorandum 

December 10, 2025 - 10:00 am to 12:00 pm CST

• Legacy and Budget Stabilization Fund Advisory Board - Status Report to the Budget Section December 10, 2025 
• New and Vacant FTE Funding Pools 

June 25, 2025 - 10:00 am to 12:00 pm CDT

• Budget Changes During the Interim - Emergency Commission and Budget Section Approval Process 
• Budget Section Duties and Responsibilities for the 2025-27 Biennium 
• Legacy and Budget Stabilization Fund Advisory Board - Status Report to the Budget Section June 25, 2025 
• Supplementary Rules of Operation and Procedure of the North Dakota Legislative Management 

December 4, 2024 - 12:30 pm to 3:30 pm CST

• Legacy and Budget Stabilization Fund Advisory Board - Status Report to the Budget Section December 4, 2024 

June 25, 2025 - 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm CDT

• Budget Section Divisions - Background Memorandum 
• Statewide Area Career Center Initiative Grant Program 

June 25, 2025 - 1:00 pm to 3:20 pm CDT

• Budget Section Divisions - Background Memorandum 

June 25, 2025 - 1:00 pm to 3:30 pm CDT

• Budget Section Divisions - Background Memorandum 

March 18, 2026 - 1:00 pm to 3:15 pm CDT

• Legislative Task Force on Government Efficiency - Interim Update 

December 10, 2025 - 1:00 pm to 2:55 pm CST

• North Dakota Taxable Sales and Purchases for Calendar Years 2016 Through 2024 

June 25, 2025 - 1:00 pm to 2:45 pm CDT

• Budget Section Divisions - Background Memorandum 

February 23, 2026 - 10:00 am to 4:00 pm CST

• Legislative Proposals for Task Force Consideration 

December 11, 2025 - 10:00 am to 4:15 pm CST

• North Dakota Court Structure and Family Court Overview 

September 24, 2025 - 10:00 am to 5:00 pm CDT

• Child Custody Review Task Force - Background Memorandum 
• Supplementary Rules of Operation and Procedure of the North Dakota Legislative Management 

October 15, 2025 - 9:00 am to 3:00 pm CDT

• Dual-Credit Study - Background Memorandum 
• Other Duties of the Education Committee - Background Memorandum 
• Supplementary Rules of Operation and Procedure of the North Dakota Legislative Management 

February 25, 2026 - 10:00 am to 4:00 pm CST

• Request for Proposal and Proposal Response - Fire Service Regional Response Model  

December 17, 2025 - 10:00 am to 4:00 pm CST

• Definitions of Volunteer Emergency Responders in Century Code and Administrative Code 
• Grant Funding for Emergency Services and Public Safety 

October 23, 2025 - 9:30 am to 4:00 pm CDT

• Ambulance Service Provider Delinquent Billing Reimbursement Grants 
• Draft Request for Proposals for Consulting Services 
• Evolving Fire Service Operational and Response Needs Study - Background Memorandum 
• Potential Approaches to Encourage Volunteerism 
• Request for Proposals and Proposal Responses - Delinquent Billing Reimbursement 

August 20, 2025 - 9:30 am to 4:00 pm CDT

• Supplementary Rules of Operation and Procedure of the North Dakota Legislative Management 
• Volunteer Emergency Responder Recruitment and Retention - Background Memorandum 

October 30, 2025 - 10:00 am to 5:00 pm CDT

• Employee Benefits Programs Committee - Statutory Responsibilities - Background Memorandum 
• State Employee Compensation Study - Background Memorandum 
• Supplementary Rules of Operation and Procedure of the North Dakota Legislative Management 
• Uniform Group Insurance Program - Prior Authorization Requirements Study - Background Memorandum 

February 26, 2026 - 9:00 am to 3:45 pm CST

• Geothermal Energy Study - Background Memorandum  

November 6, 2025 - 9:00 am to 4:15 pm CST

• Comprehensive Energy Policy Study - Background Memorandum 

August 27, 2025 - 9:00 am to 4:30 pm CDT

• Impact of Large Energy Consumers on the Electric Grid - Background Memorandum 
• Supplementary Rules of Operation and Procedure of the North Dakota Legislative Management 

September 25, 2025 - 10:00 am to 3:40 pm CDT

• Legislative Office Building Study 
• Other Duties of the Government Finance Committee - Background Memorandum 
• Regional Correctional Facility Study - Background Memorandum 
• State Agency Fees - Background Memorandum 
• Study of Fixed Route City Transportation Services - Background Memorandum 
• Supplementary Rules of Operation and Procedure of the North Dakota Legislative Management 

December 11, 2025 - 10:00 am to 12:00 pm CST

• Regional Correctional Facility Study - Background Memorandum 

December 11, 2025 - 10:00 am to 12:00 pm CST

• Study of Fixed Route City Transportation Services - Background Memorandum 

February 12, 2026 - 9:30 am to 2:45 pm CST

• Dental School - Education, Workforce, and Funding Considerations 
• Historical Health Care Mandates - Background Memorandum 

November 18, 2025 - 10:00 am to 4:00 pm CST

• Electronic Prior Authorization Requirements - Background Memorandum 
• Unmet Dental and Oral Health Care Needs - Background Memorandum 

August 18, 2025 - 10:00 am to 5:00 pm CDT

• Prescription Drug Transparency Reporting Study - Background Memorandum 
• Supplementary Rules of Operation and Procedure of the North Dakota Legislative Management 

August 27, 2025 - 9:30 am to 3:15 pm CDT

• Duties of the Higher Education Funding Review Committee 
• Higher Education Funding Methods Study - Background Memorandum 
• Supplementary Rules of Operation and Procedure of the North Dakota Legislative Management 

January 15, 2026 - 8:30 am to 3:30 pm CST

• Funding for Other Entities Under the Control of the State Board of Higher Education 

October 28, 2025 - 10:30 am to 3:30 pm CDT

October 29, 2025 - 8:30 am to 12:00 pm CDT

• Higher Education Governance 
• Higher Education Governance 

August 21, 2025 - 11:00 am to 3:45 pm CDT

August 22, 2025 - 8:30 am to 12:00 pm CDT

• Duties of the Higher Education Institutions Committee - Background Memorandum 
• Higher Education Institutions Study 
• Supplementary Rules of Operation and Procedure of the North Dakota Legislative Management 
• Duties of the Higher Education Institutions Committee - Background Memorandum 
• Higher Education Institutions Study 
• Supplementary Rules of Operation and Procedure of the North Dakota Legislative Management 

November 19, 2025 - 9:00 am to 3:30 pm CST

• Program Evaluation of Child Care Services - Proposed Objectives and Scope 

September 4, 2025 - 9:30 am to 3:40 pm CDT

• Accessibility of Government Services For Individuals Who Are Deaf, Hard of Hearing, Or Have Hearing Differences - Background Memorandum 
• Homelessness in North Dakota 
• Program Evaluation of Child Care Services - Background Memorandum 
• Study of Child Care Provider Licensing - Background Memorandum 
• Supplementary Rules of Operation and Procedure of the North Dakota Legislative Management 

December 2, 2025 - 10:00 am to 3:30 pm CST

• Enterprise Resource Planning System in Other States 

August 20, 2025 - 10:00 am to 3:30 pm CDT

• Information Technology Committee - Background Memorandum 
• Information Technology-Related Statutory Provisions 
• Major Information Technology Project Life Cycle 
• Study of Statewide Interoperable Radio Network Funding and Emergency Communication Fees 
• Study of the Enterprise Resource Planning System 
• Supplementary Rules of Operation and Procedure of the North Dakota Legislative Management 

April 1, 2026 - 9:00 am to 3:15 pm CDT

• Ownership of Alcoholic Beverage Establishments by Charitable Gaming Organizations Study - Background Memorandum 
• Presidential Executive Orders April 12, 2024, Through March 20, 2026 

December 18, 2025 - 9:00 am to 3:45 pm CST

• Sentencing, Corrections, and Parole Study - Background Memorandum 

August 26, 2025 - 9:00 am to 2:30 pm CDT

• Assessment of Court Fines and Fees - Background Memorandum 
• Assessment of Pretrial Service Programs - Background Memorandum 
• Expanding Criminal Record Sealing 
• Supplementary Rules of Operation and Procedure of the North Dakota Legislative Management 

June 17, 2026 - 10:00 am to 3:45 pm CDT

• Political Subdivision Noncompliance with State Law - Roles of the Legislative Assembly, State Auditor, and Attorney General 
• Summary of Major Items in Audit Reports for the June 17, 2026, Meeting 
• Wonder Fund North Dakota and Angel Match Programs 

March 24, 2026 - 10:00 am to 4:15 pm CDT

• Summary of Major Items in Audit Reports for the March 24, 2026, Meeting 

December 9, 2025 - 10:00 am to 3:00 pm CST

• Summary of Major Items in Audit Reports for the December 9, 2025 Meeting 

August 14, 2025 - 10:00 am to 4:00 pm CDT

• Legislative Audit and Fiscal Review Committee - Statutory Duties and Responsibilities for the 2025-27 Biennium 
• Summary of Major Items in Audit Reports for the August 14, 2025, Meeting 
• Supplementary Rules of Operation and Procedure of the North Dakota Legislative Management 

December 3, 2024 - 12:30 pm to 5:30 pm CST

• Summary of Major Items in Audit Reports for the December 3, 2024, Meeting 

June 11, 2026 - 8:00 am to 9:00 am CDT

• 2026 General Election Ballot Measure 

January 14, 2026 - 1:00 pm to 2:30 pm CST

• Legislative Procedures and Arrangements - Report 
• North Dakota Legislative Assembly Policy Against Workplace Harassment 
• Rural Health Transformation Report 
• Tentative Agenda - Special Session - House 
• Tentative Agenda - Special Session - Senate 
• Workplace Harassment Complaint Form 
• Workplace Harassment Complaint Intake Checklist 
• Workplace Harassment Complaint Investigation Checklist 

July 11, 2025 - 9:00 am to 10:35 am CDT

• Redistricting Litigation Update 

June 26, 2025 - 9:00 am to 2:15 pm CDT

• 2025-27 Biennium Estimated Oil and Gas Tax Allocations - Alternate Scenarios 
• Analysis of Attorney General Opinion Regarding Veto Errors 
• Proposed Federal Funding Reductions and Rescissions 
• Redistricting Litigation Update 
• Supplementary Rules of Operation and Procedure of the North Dakota Legislative Management 

May 28, 2025 - 9:00 am to 1:35 pm CDT

• Study Directives Approved by the Legislative Management for the 2025-26 Interim 

June 10, 2026 - 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm CDT

• Draft Legislative Organizational Session 
• Draft New Legislator Training Agenda 
• Legislative Assembly Employee Positions and Compensation 
• North Dakota Legislative Council - 2027 Proposed Positions 
• Proposed House Session Staff 2027 
• Proposed Senate Session Staff 2027 

April 22, 2026 - 1:00 pm to 4:15 pm CDT

• Legislator Security Best Practices 

January 8, 2026 - 10:00 am to 4:00 pm CST

• North Dakota Legislative Assembly Policy Against Workplace Harassment 
• Prefiling and Legislative Measures and Days Statistics 
• Workplace Harassment Complaint Form 
• Workplace Harassment Complaint Intake Checklist 
• Workplace Harassment Complaint Investigation Checklist 

September 23, 2025 - 9:00 am to 12:00 pm CDT

• 2027 Legislative Deadlines 
• Intake Checklist - North Dakota Legislative Assembly Policy Against Workplace Harassment 
• Investigation Checklist - North Dakota Legislative Assembly Policy Against Workplace Harassment 
• Legislative Document Printing Services 
• Legislative Interns - Historical List 
• Policy on Use of Computers by Legislators 
• Policy on Use of Computers by Legislators (as Approved) 
• Request for Proposals and Proposal Responses - Impact of Term Limits Study 
• Workplace Harassment Complaint Form 

August 13, 2025 - 10:00 am to 12:00 pm CDT

• Guidelines for Use of Legislative Chambers and Displays in Legislative Assembly Hall and Memorial Hall 
• Guidelines for Use of Legislative Committee Rooms in the North Dakota State Capitol 
• Legislative Intern Program 
• Supplementary Rules of Operation and Procedure of the North Dakota Legislative Management 

March 25, 2026 - 10:00 am to 2:45 pm CDT

• Statute Revisions Proposals Survey 

October 16, 2025 - 10:00 am to 3:45 pm CDT

• Summary of Governor Schafer Recommendations for State Agency Consolidation and Elimination 
• Workforce Programs Survey 
• Workforce Programs Survey Results 

August 26, 2025 - 10:00 am to 4:00 pm CDT

• Government Efficiency Initiatives and Proposals in Other States 

July 30, 2025 - 10:00 am to 2:45 pm CDT

• Legislative Task Force on Government Efficiency - Background Memorandum 
• Supplementary Rules of Operation and Procedure of the North Dakota Legislative Management 

May 13, 2026 - 9:00 am to 4:00 pm CDT

• Artificial Intelligence and Sexual Exploitation  
• Criminalization of Child Sexual Grooming and Child Sex Dolls 

September 30, 2025 - 9:00 am to 4:00 pm CDT

• Detrimental Impacts of Pornography Study - Background Memorandum  
• Human Trafficking Victim Service and Re-Entry Programs Study - Background Memorandum 
• Laws on Criminal Conduct Against Children Study - Background Memorandum 
• Supplementary Rules of Operation and Procedure of the North Dakota Legislative Management 

October 14, 2025 - 10:00 am to 4:30 pm CDT

October 15, 2025 - 8:30 am to 4:30 pm CDT

• Rural Health Transformation Committee - Background Memorandum 
• Rural Health Transformation Committee - Background Memorandum 

September 3, 2025 - 9:00 am to 3:00 pm CDT

• Reading and Mathematics Proficiency in Students With Disabilities - Background Memorandum 
• Recruitment and Retention of Special Education Teachers - Background Memorandum 
• Special Education Funding Study - Background Memorandum 
• Supplementary Rules of Operation and Procedure of the North Dakota Legislative Management 

December 3, 2025 - 10:00 am to 4:30 pm CST

• Stripper Well Exemption Study - Background 
• Stripper Well Study - Committee Motion 
• Tax Reform and Relief Advisory Committee - Tentative Interim Schedule  

September 23, 2025 - 10:00 am to 4:15 pm CDT

• Economic Development Tax Incentive Study - Tax Increment Financing Districts 
• Economic Development Tax Incentive Study - Angel Investor Tax Credit 
• Economic Development Tax Incentive Study - Biologic Manufacturing Sales Tax Exemption 
• Economic Development Tax Incentive Study - Coal Processing Facility That Utilizes Coal as a Feedstock Sales Tax Exemption 
• Economic Development Tax Incentive Study - Fertilizer or Chemical Processing Facility Sales Tax Exemption 
• Economic Development Tax Incentive Study - Qualified Data Center Sales Tax Exemption 
• Economic Development Tax Incentive Study - Renaissance Zone Tax Credits and Exemptions 
• Economic Development Tax Incentives Review - Background Memorandum 
• Property Tax Reform and Relief - Background Memorandum 
• Supplementary Rules of Operation and Procedure of the North Dakota Legislative Management 

August 19, 2025 - 2:30 pm to 5:00 pm CDT

• Supplementary Rules of Operation and Procedure of the North Dakota Legislative Management 
• Taxation of Land Owned by Enrolled Tribal Members Study - Background Memorandum 
• Tribal and State Relations Committee - Background Memorandum 

June 10, 2026 - 9:00 am to 2:00 pm CDT

• Storm Water Projects Study and Wastewater Projects Fund Study - Interim Status Update 
• Watershed Management Study - Interim Status Update 

December 9, 2025 - 8:30 am to 3:45 pm CST

• Major Water-Related State Funds 
• Water Development Trust Fund 

September 18, 2025 - 10:00 am to 3:45 pm CDT

• Stormwater Projects Study and Wastewater Projects Fund Study - Background Memorandum 
• Supplementary Rules of Operation and Procedure of the North Dakota Legislative Management 
• Water Topics Overview Committee - Background Memorandum 
• Watershed Management Study - Background Memorandum