Study recommends changes to North Dakota legislative calendar in response to term limits

By: Michael Achterling

Outlets: North Dakota Monitor

Published: April 24, 2026

Words: 732

Last Updated: 2 months, 2 weeks ago


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A consulting group recommends expanded mentorship and orientation for new lawmakers, making legislative sessions annual or changing the timing of sessions to mitigate the impact of term limits.

The 116-page study, compiled by Garty Consulting for the Legislative Procedure and Arrangements Committee, aimed to help the Legislature prepare for the impact of limiting lawmakers to serving no more than eight years in each chamber, a limit imposed by voters in 2022.

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