Political Subdivisions Committee, North Dakota State Senate
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The Political Subdivisions Committee is a standing committee of the North Dakota State Senate.[1]
Per Section 501 of the Senate Rules, committees of the North Dakota Senate are assigned by the Committee on Committees. Committees are assigned at the start of an organizational session after every election. The majority leader shall serve as the chair of the Committee on Committees and shall appoint four members from the majority party and three members from the minority party to the committee.[2] The Senate has one five-day standing committee, the Appropriations Committee, five three-day standing committees and five two-day standing committees. Members can only serve on two standing committees; no more than one three-day and one two-day standing committee. Members of the Appropriations Committee may not serve on any other standing committee.[3] The Majority Leader shall appoint the chair and vice-chair of each standing committee.[4]
See rules: Senate and House Legislative Manual 2021-2022
Function
| “ | The Political Subdivisions Committee may consider bills and resolutions in the following areas: Cities; Counties; Townships; Park Districts; Apportionment.[5][6] | ” |
Membership
Erin Oban (D) left this committee on March 27, 2022. [Source]
2017 legislative session
The following table describes committee membership at the beginning of the 2017 legislative session.
| Political Subdivisions Members, 2017 | |
|---|---|
| Democratic members (1) | Republican members (5) |
| • Jim Dotzenrod | • Randy Burckhard, Chair |
| • Howard Anderson, Vice chair | |
| • Jordan Kannianen | |
| • Diane Larson | |
| • Judy Lee |
2015 legislative session
The following table describes committee membership at the beginning of the 2015 legislative session.
| Political Subdivisions Committee Members, 2015 | |
|---|---|
| Democratic members (2) | Republican members (4) |
| • Jim Dotzenrod | • Randy Burckhard, Chairman |
| • John Grabinger | • Howard C. Anderson, Jr., Vice Chairman |
| • Brad Bekkedahl | |
| • Judy Lee |
2013-2014
| Political Subdivisions Committee Members, 2013 | |
|---|---|
| Democratic members (2) | Republican members (4) |
| • Jim Dotzenrod | • John Andrist, Chairman |
| • John Grabinger | • Ronald Sorvaag, Vice Chairman |
| • Howard C. Anderson, Jr. | |
| • Judy Lee |
2011-2012
| Political Subdivisions Committee Members, 2011 | |
|---|---|
| Democratic members (1) | Republican members (4) |
| • Jim Dotzenrod | • John Andrist, Chairman |
| • Lonnie Laffen, Vice Chairman | |
| • Judy Lee | |
| • Curtis Olafson |
2009-2010 Members
| Political Subdivisions Committee Members, 2009 | |
|---|---|
| Democratic members (3) | Republican members (3) |
| • Jim Dotzenrod | • Curtis Olafson |
| • JoNell Bakke | • Judy Lee |
| • Arden Anderson | • John Andrist |
External links
Footnotes
- ↑ North Dakota State Legislature, "Senate and House Legislative Manual 2021-2022," accessed February 26, 2021(Section 501)
- ↑ North Dakota State Legislature, "Senate and House Legislative Manual 2021-2022," accessed February 26, 2021(Section 501)
- ↑ North Dakota State Legislature, "Senate and House Legislative Manual 2021-2022," accessed February 26, 2021(Section 502)
- ↑ North Dakota State Legislature, "Senate and House Legislative Manual 2021-2022," accessed February 26, 2021(Section 501)
- ↑ North Dakota State Legislature, "Senate and House Legislative Manual 2021-2022," accessed February 26, 2021(Section 501)
- ↑ Note: This text is quoted verbatim from the original source. Any inconsistencies are attributable to the original source.
Leadership
Majority Leader:David Hogue
Minority Leader:Kathy Hogan
Senators
Republican Party (42)
Democratic Party (5)
