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Members of the Legislative Council staff volunteered at the Great Plains Food Bank as part of MSA United Way Day of Cari...
08/12/2026

Members of the Legislative Council staff volunteered at the Great Plains Food Bank as part of MSA United Way Day of Caring on Wednesday, sorting and repackaging bulk food items into household portions.

United Way Day of Caring brings volunteers together to support organizations and projects throughout the community. We were glad to spend part of the day lending a hand and supporting the work of the Great Plains Food Bank and MSA United Way!

Thursday, August 13, 2026.Artificial Intelligence and Data Center Committee - Presentation of background information, te...
08/12/2026

Thursday, August 13, 2026.

Artificial Intelligence and Data Center Committee - Presentation of background information, testimony, and discussion regarding the committee's study of artificial intelligence, including information regarding statutory protections for children against artificial intelligence harm, prohibitions on external artificial intelligence designed to or showing signs of exceeding human control, and cybersecurity, and other administrative matters.

Agenda:https://ndlegis.gov/assembly/69-2025/interim/27-5178-02000-meeting-agenda.pdf

Wednesday, August 12, 2026.Kratom Working Group - Discussion and receipt of testimony regarding the working group's dire...
08/11/2026

Wednesday, August 12, 2026.

Kratom Working Group - Discussion and receipt of testimony regarding the working group's directive to address kratom legislation.

Agenda:https://ndlegis.gov/assembly/69-2025/interim/27-5191-02000-meeting-agenda.pdf

Legacy Budget Stabilization Fund Advisory Board - Presentation by a representative of the Retirement and Investment Office and advisory board discussion regarding the status of the Budget Stabilization Fund and Legacy Fund; and other presentations and discussion, including a presentation by a representative of the Bank of North Dakota regarding the status of the CD Match Program.

Agenda:https://ndlegis.gov/assembly/69-2025/interim/27-5177-02000-meeting-agenda.pdf

Stay informed about legislative developments from the past week with our latest newsletter. Read the full edition on our...
08/10/2026

Stay informed about legislative developments from the past week with our latest newsletter. Read the full edition on our website:https://ndlegis.gov/sites/default/files/pdf/newsletter/newsletter081026.pdf

Monday, August 10, 2026.Tax Reform and Relief Advisory Committee - Property Tax Statement Subcommittee: Presentations a...
08/09/2026

Monday, August 10, 2026.

Tax Reform and Relief Advisory Committee - Property Tax Statement Subcommittee: Presentations and discussion regarding the subcommittee's study of the feasibility and desirability of revising the content of the real estate tax statement to improve transparency in property taxation.

Agenda:https://ndlegis.gov/assembly/69-2025/interim/27-5173-02000-meeting-agenda.pdf

Friday, August 7, 2026.Kratom Working Group - Discussion and receipt of testimony from members of the Legislative Assemb...
08/06/2026

Friday, August 7, 2026.

Kratom Working Group - Discussion and receipt of testimony from members of the Legislative Assembly regarding the working group's directive to address kratom regulation.

Agenda:https://ndlegis.gov/assembly/69-2025/interim/27-5190-02000-meeting-agenda.pdf

Senator David Hogue, Chairman of the Legislative Management, has created the Kratom Working Group to gather input on the...
08/05/2026

Senator David Hogue, Chairman of the Legislative Management, has created the Kratom Working Group to gather input on the regulation of kratom ahead of the special legislative session scheduled to convene on September 2.

Assistant Minority Leader Josh Boschee, District 44, resigned from the North Dakota Senate effective Tuesday, August 4, ...
08/04/2026

Assistant Minority Leader Josh Boschee, District 44, resigned from the North Dakota Senate effective Tuesday, August 4, 2026. Boschee was sworn in as Mayor of Fargo in early July after being elected to the position on June 9.

Stay informed about legislative developments from the past week with our latest newsletter. Read the full edition on our...
08/03/2026

Stay informed about legislative developments from the past week with our latest newsletter. Read the full edition on our website:https://ndlegis.gov/sites/default/files/pdf/newsletter/newsletter080326.pdf

Governor Kelly Armstrong has called the North Dakota Legislative Assembly into special session beginning September 2, 20...
08/03/2026

Governor Kelly Armstrong has called the North Dakota Legislative Assembly into special session beginning September 2, 2026.

The special session follows the Governor’s issuance of Executive Order 2026-04, which declared a public health emergency and prohibited the sale, use, and possession of kratom in North Dakota. The Legislative Assembly will convene to consider legislation codifying the prohibition into state law.

Additional information regarding the special session will be available as the session approaches. The Governor’s order can be found at:https://www.governor.nd.gov/sites/default/files/documents/Executive%20Order%202026-04%20-%20kratom.pdf

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