With Three Weeks To Go, ND Legislature Takes Action on Mandate Resolution And Interstate Speeds

BISMARCK, N.D. (KVRR/KFGO) — North Dakota lawmakers are heading into the final three weeks of the 80-day session which is scheduled to end on May 9.

Among the latest action by lawmakers, the senate has voted down a resolution that related to mandated reporting requirements for public officials.

It was a proposal prompted by the sex crime conviction of former Sen. Ray Holmberg.

The resolution urged the 2027 Legislature to consider making public officials mandated reporters.

North Dakota law requires mandated reporters to report abuse, neglect and exploitation of vulnerable people to local authorities or law enforcement.

The Senate killed the resolution on a majority voice vote.

It had passed the House unanimously on April 7.

The senate has narrowly passed an amended bill that would increase the speed limit on interstates to 80 miles per hour by a vote of 25-21.

It would also fine speeders $5 for every mile per hour over the speed limit and increases the number of points drivers would lose off their license for various infractions.

The house will now have to approve the amendments before the bill goes to Gov. Armstrong’s desk.

A similar bill was vetoed by then Gov. Doug Burgum two years ago citing the state’s Vision Zero initiative to reduce serious injuries and fatalities on the state’s roadways.