20Public Policy Guide24 ND. MINN. A guide to the area’s legislative landscape and overview of the Fargo Moorhead West Fargo Chamber’s public policy views and efforts.
Greetings
A note from the President As a catalyst for growth and prosperity in the Fargo Moorhead West Fargo (FMWF) region, The Chamber serves as a leading, trusted and collective voice of business at all levels of government. We tackle the challenges that matter most to the health and vibrancy of our region and stand up for the ideas, policies and initiatives that protect and promote our business community today and into the future. With heightened engagement and investment from our FMWF business community, The Chamber continues to significantly enhance its public policy influence, strategic partnerships, representation, resources and impact locally and throughout Minnesota, North Dakota and Washington, D.C. Please explore our Annual Report to see the significant successes, efforts and tangible impact we have had in the public policy arena on behalf of our members. We will continue to build upon these accomplishments, initiatives and critical efforts as we strengthen our business-friendly climate and the economic prosperity of our region. In addition to our significant policy efforts and key priorities, The Chamber will continue to prioritize initiatives that actively support and inspire our community members, businesses and employees to become more civically engaged. We will soon establish a Center for Civic Engagement to equip our community with access to toolkits, resources, educational opportunities, forums and roundtables, non-partisan election and voting information and more. For example, The Chamber will provide indepth toolkits to employers and employees to cultivate, motivate and assist individuals interested in seeking elected office. It is essential for our economic growth and prosperity that FMWF remains an educated community that encourages civic engagement and public service. In 2024, I invite you to actively participate in shaping the future of our business community. Your commitment to our collective voice and vision drives our success, and I look forward to achieving our most ambitious goals and aspirations together.
PUBLIC POLICY IMPACT
Shannon Full President/CEO The Chamber
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Table of Contents
Chamber Stances . . . . . 2 1. WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT . . 2 1.1 Childcare . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2 1.2 Early Education . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 1.3 Education . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 1.4 Workforce Development, Recruitment, and Retention . . . . . 3 1.5 Diversity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
2. DEVELOPMENT & VITALITY . . . . 4 2.1 Tax Sustainability . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 2.2 Border City Competitiveness . . . . 4 2.3 Economic Development . . . . . . . . 4 2.4 Comprehensive Planning . . . . . . . 5 2.5 Transportation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 2.6 Infrastructure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 2.7 Residential and Commercial Development . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
3. AGRICULTURE, ENERGY & NATURAL RESOURCES . . . . . . . . 6 3.1 Agriculture . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 3.2 Energy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 3.3 Natural Resources & Environmental Stewardship . . . . . 6
4. HEALTH CARE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 4.1 Community Health . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 4.2 Long-Term Care and Elder Care . . 7 4.3 Behavior Health . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
SUPPORTING SPONSORS
5. SAFETY AND SECURITY . . . . . . . . 7
American Crystal Sugar Company
5.1 Public Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 5.2 Veterans and Military Affairs . . . . 7 5.3 Innovative Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Bobcat Company
6. GENERAL PROVISIONS . . . . . . . . 7
Beverage Wholesalers, Inc.
6.1 Local Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 6.2 Public Policy and Advocacy . . . . . 7
Cardinal IG
Choice Bank
Elected officials . . . . . . . . 8
Cornerstone Bank
About public policy at The Chamber . . . . . . . . . 16
Eide Bailly LLP
Essentia Health
Legislative terminology . . . . . . . . . . 17
Eventide Senior Living Communities Gate City Bank
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OUR STANCES
1. WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT 1.1 Childcare
Childcare, from birth to age 12, has a profound impact on our region’s workforce. Policies and initiatives must increase affordability, access and operational sustainability while maintaining safe and high-quality care for all ages.
1.2 Early Education
Learning opportunities and career advancement opportunities for professionals in the early childhood and school-aged education industry must remain affordable and provide quality opportunities in order to meet the growing demand and critical importance of early childhood and school-aged education.
1.3 Education
The modernization of education must incorporate adequate funding opportunities, new technologies, cutting-edge teaching methods (i.e. competency-based learning and career academy models) and curricula that emphasize science, technology, engineering, arts and mathematics (STEAM). Programs should encourage internships, mentorships, on-the-job training opportunities and applications that enhance career exploration to strategically develop a skilled workforce that aligns with regional employment opportunities and encourages consistent communication between employers, students and educators.
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1.4 Workforce Development, Recruitment and Retention
1.5 Diversity
Diversity of our workforce and region is essential to propel economic and innovative growth. Increasing the inclusion and visibility of the region’s diversity will encourage community cohesiveness, new ideas and growth. The workforce crisis requires immigration and immigration support to address the severe workforce shortage in the region and state. Our region must have the capacity to integrate acclimation services across the region to attract and retain a diverse population.
The number one hindrance to our regional economy is our businesses’ inability to attract, acclimate, retain and develop workforce. Our region must develop, support and implement a systems-based strategy to address these challenges. We must deploy integrated approaches that consider all inputs and services of the talented individuals who populate our workforce – employers, employees, educators, students, adult learners, the community. A vibrant and impactful system will encompass all populations of talent (such as untapped, hidden, remote and traditionally underserved populations). Through these strategies, we will develop a highly skilled group of individuals ready to replenish our regional workforce. To further our region’s workforce competitiveness, occupational licensing and reciprocity regulations, we must recognize economic opportunities of interstate compacts, licensing reform and remote workforce.
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OUR STANCES
2. DEVELOPMENT AND VITALITY 2.1 Tax Sustainability
Tax structures should be continually evaluated to ensure a fair and balanced system that provides necessary funding for critical public services and incentives.
2.2 Border City Competitiveness
Programs and policies that enable border city competitiveness, such as local government aid, disparity reduction credits and border city exemptions are pivotal to our bi-state region.
2.3 Economic Development
Policies, incentives and programs that systematically and financially support the recruitment, retention, development and expansion of business in our region are vital to continued economic growth and prosperity. Support includes the advancement of programs that encourage public-private partnerships, promote access to capital, spur capital investments and provide resources to start-ups, entrepreneurs and small businesses.
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2.4 Comprehensive Planning
Comprehensive planning must be a regional strategy that accounts for community needs, existing infrastructure, demographic forecasts, zoning regulations, land use inventory and development, and multi-modal transportation systems.
2.5 Transportation
A quality, multi-modal transportation system that allows people and goods to move efficiently, conveniently and safely. Our region must continue to develop, integrate and maintain quality transportation services.
2.6 Infrastructure
As business in our region evolves, broadband, flood protection, water supply and other community assets are necessary for growth. Continual private and public investments improve the livability of our region, promote economic vibrancy and maintain regional safety.
2.7 Residential and Commercial Development
The region must continue to evaluate and support sustainable incentives, assessments, taxes, regulations and building codes that bolster and sustain a robust business climate, reinforce affordable housing, facilitate homeownership and create vibrant neighborhoods. Subdivision and zoning regulations must encourage efficient and orderly development, while allowing flexible and innovative development strategies.
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OUR STANCES
3. AGRICULTURE, ENERGY AND NATURAL RESOURCES 3.1 Agriculture
Our region is an epicenter for national and international agribusiness, including agriculture innovation/ technology, agriculture production, equipment manufacturing, food processing, commodity marketing, education, research, land improvement, water management and conservation efforts. Strong advocacy and support for pro-agricultural initiatives and policies are critical to the enhancement of our region’s agricultural vitality and strong economy, which enhances food and energy security and sustainability locally, nationally and internationally. Initiatives and policies may include support of value-added and sustainable agricultural practices, reduction of burdensome environmental policies, maintenance of reliable and affordable financing and insurance programs, creation of start-up capital and fostering advancements in innovation and technology.
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3.2 Energy
Access to reliable, predictable, sustainable and affordable energy is imperative to regional and national prosperity. Ensuring environmental responsibility and reliable energy production is a top priority. Encouraging the commercialization of new technologies that promote the development of our natural resources and protect the environment will move our region forward. To compete on a national and global scale, stakeholders must advance sound energy policies that promote comprehensive research, enhance “All-of-the-Above” energy solutions, provide access to local resources, reduce regulatory burdens and advance energy independence. The development of and investment in essential energy infrastructure is vital to producing and transporting energy. This includes transmission lines, production/ generation facilities, pipelines, sequestration capabilities and sustainable supply chain assets.
3.3 Natural Resources and Environmental Stewardship Policies and programs should encourage responsible stewardship of the land, air, water, minerals, wildlife and natural resources to promote both economic and environmental sustainability.
4. HEALTH CARE
5. S AFETY AND SECURITY
6. GENERAL PROVISIONS
4.1 Community Health
5.1 Public Safety
6.1 Local Control
Access to affordable, reliable and innovative health care is necessary to fostering and promoting regional vibrancy. Policies, programs and resources should address healthcare disparities and promote affordable and quality innovative solutions.
4.2 Long-term care and elder care
Businesses and communities must continue to support policies and programs that incentivize private financial planning and enhance public financial support for longterm care, in-home care and elderly care services.
4.3 Behavioral health
Behavioral Health includes mental health and substance use disorders. Funded services must include support and access, including prevention and intervention, which will reduce expenditures for treatment and recovery.
It is important to recognize law enforcement and first responders and the significant role they play in achieving safe communities. Advancing public safety is essential to building a welcoming and safe community reputation.
5.2 Veterans and Military Affairs
Local military forces are crucial to our regional and national security. It is important to advocate for our local units, their personnel and the important missions they carry out to promote base vitality.
Local control should be strongly considered when evaluating policies, programs and initiatives at all levels of government.
6.2 Public Policy and Advocacy
The FMWF Chamber President/CEO is authorized to take a position on behalf of The Chamber’s best interests on issue(s) not covered in the Policy Guide, provided he or she has secured approval from the Board of Directors.
5.3 Innovative Systems
The continued research, development and integration of modernized or autonomous systems are key to our region’s technological advancement. These systems should enhance security, safety, privacy and efficiency.
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ELECTED OFFICIALS - MINNESOTA
MINNESOTA Constitutional Officers
Governor Tim Walz
651.201.3400 | mn.gov/governor
Lieutenant Governor Peggy Flanagan
Attorney General Keith Ellison
MINN.
Secretary of State Steve Simon
State Auditor Julie Blaha
MINNESOTA STATE CAPITOL BUILDING 75 Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard Saint Paul, MN 55155 leg.mn.gov | 651.296.8338
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ELECTED OFFICIALS - NORTH DAKOTA
NORTH DAKOTA Constitutional Officers
Governor
Doug Burgum
701.328.2200 | governor.nd.gov
Lieutenant Governor Tammy Miller
Agriculture Commissioner
ND.
Doug Goehring
Secretary of State Michael Howe
Attorney General
Insurance Commissioner
Tax Commissioner
Superintendent of Public Instruction
Drew Wrigley
Jon Godfread
Brian Kroshus
Kirsten Baesler
State Auditor Josh Gallion
PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION
Julie Fedorchak Randy Christmann Sheri Haugen-Hoffart
State Treasurer Thomas Beadle
NORTH DAKOTA STATE CAPITOL BUILDING 600 East Boulevard Avenue Bismarck, ND 58505 ndlegis.gov | 701.328.2916
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ELECTED OFFICIALS - MINNESOTA
MINNESOTA Congressional Delegation MINN.
Senator Amy Klobuchar 425 Dirksen Senate Office Building Washington, DC 20510 | 202.224.3244 121 Fourth Street South | Moorhead, MN 56560 klobuchar.senate.gov | 218.287.2219
Senator Tina Smith 720 Hart Senate Office Building Washington, DC 20510 | 202.224.5641 819 Center Avenue, Suite 2A | Moorhead, MN 56560 tsmith.senate.gov | 218.284.8721
Representative Michelle Fischbach 1004 Longworth House Office Building Washington, D.C. 20515 | 202.225.2165 2513 8th Street South | Moorhead, MN 56560 fischbach.house.gov | | 218.422.2090
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ELECTED OFFICIALS - NORTH DAKOTA
NORTH DAKOTA Congressional Delegation
ND.
Senator John Hoeven 338 Russell Senate Office Building Washington, DC 20510 | 202.224.2551 123 Broadway North, Suite 201 | Fargo, ND 58102 hoeven.senate.gov | 701.239.5389
Senator Kevin Cramer 313 Hart Office Building Washington, DC 20510 | 202.224.2043 306 Federal Office Building 657 Second Avenue N | Fargo, ND 58102 cramer.senate.gov | 701.232.5094
Representative Kelly Armstrong 2235 Rayburn House Office Building Washington, DC 20515 | 202.225.2611 3217 Fiechtner Dr. Suite B | Fargo, ND 58103 armstrong.house.gov | 701.353.6665
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ELECTED OFFICIALS - MINNESOTA AND NORTH DAKOTA
MINNESOTA
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State Legislature
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4A
(Clay County) LEGISLATOR CONTACTS
Minnesota legislators are assigned offices and a legislative assistant to help coordinate their work and requests – for assistance, you can reach out to the appropriate legislative assistant.
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LEGISLATOR CONTACTS
House and Senate majority and minority leaders are the only members assigned to offices and receive assistance from a legislative staff member. The best ways to reach legislators during the session are by email, telephone or mail. DISTRICT 10
DISTRICT 13
Sen. Ryan Braunberger rbraunberger@ndlegis.gov
Sen. Judy Lee jlee@ndlegis.gov
Rep. Hamida Dakane hdakane@ndlegis.gov
Rep. Jim Jonas jjonas@ndlegis.gov
Rep. Steve Swiontek sswiontek@ndlegis.gov
Rep. Austen Schauer aschauer@ndlegis.gov
DISTRICT 11
DISTRICT 16
Sen. Tim Mathern tmathern@ndlegis.gov
Sen. David Clemens dclemens@ndlegis.gov
Rep. Liz Conmy lconmy@ndlegis.gov
Rep. Ben Koppelman bkoppelman@ndlegis.gov
Rep. Gretchen Dobervich gdobervich@ndlegis.gov
Rep. Andrew Marschall amarschall@ndlegis.gov
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DISTRICT 1
DISTRICT 4
DISTRICT 1B
DISTRICT 4A
Sen. Mark T. Johnson sen.mark.johnson@senate.mn
Sen. Robert Kupec sen.robert.kupec@senate.mn
Rep. Debra Kiel rep.deb.kiel@house.mn.gov
Rep. Heather Keeler rep.heather.keeler@house.mn.gov DISTRICT 4B
Rep. Jim Joy rep.jim.joy@house.mn.gov
DISTRICT 21
Sen. Kathy Hogan khogan@ndlegis.gov Rep. LaurieBeth Hager lbhager@ndlegis.gov Rep. Mary Schneider mschneider@ndlegis.gov
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DISTRICT 41
DISTRICT 45
Sen. Mark F. Weber markweber@ndlegis.gov
Sen. Kyle Davison kdavison@ndlegis.gov
Sen. Ronald Sorvaag rsorvaag@ndlegis.gov
Rep. Brandy Pyle bpyle@ndlegis.gov
Rep. Jorin Johnson jjohnson@ndlegis.gov
Rep. Carrie McLeod cmcleod@ndlegis.gov
Rep. Jonathan Warrey jwarrey@ndlegis.gov
Rep. Michelle Strinden mstrinden@ndlegis.gov
Rep. Scott Wagner swagner@ndlegis.gov
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DISTRICT 44
DISTRICT 46
Sen. Kristin Roers kroers@ndlegis.gov
Sen. Merrill Piepkorn mpeipkorn@ndlegis.gov
Sen. Jim Roers jroers@ndlegis.gov
Rep. Josh Christy jchristy@ndlegis.gov
Rep. Josh Boschee jboschee@ndlegis.gov
Rep. Jim Kasper jkasper@ndlegis.gov
Rep. Greg Stemen gstemen@ndlegis.gov
Rep. Karla Rose Hanson krhanson@ndlegis.gov
Rep. Shannon Roers Jones sroersjones@ndlegis.gov
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ELECTED OFFICIALS - MINNESOTA
MINNESOTA Local Leaders
MINN.
MOORHEAD CITY COUNCIL
218.299.5166 | cityofmoorhead.com MAYOR
Shelly Carlson | shelly.carlson@moorheadmn.gov FIRST WARD
Matthew Gilbertson | matt.gilbertson@ci.moorhead.mn.us Ryan Nelson | ryan.nelson@ci.moorhead.mn.us SECOND WARD
Laura Caroon | laura.caroon @ci.moorhead.mn.us Heather Nesemeier | heather.nesemeier@ci.moorhead.mn.us THIRD WARD
Deb White | deb.white@ci.moorhead.mn.us Larry Seljevold | larry.seljevold@ci.moorhead.mn.us FOURTH WARD
Sebastian McDougall | sebastian.mcdougall@moorheadmn.gov Chuck Hendrickson | chuck.hendrickson@ci.moorhead.mn.us DILWORTH CITY COUNCIL
218.287.2313 | dilworthcitymn.com MAYOR
Chad Olson | chad.olson@ci.dilworth.mn.us ELECTED CITY OFFICIALS OF DILWORTH
Amber Borah | amber.borah@ci.dilworth.mn.us David Steichen | david.steichen@ci.dilworth.mn.us Julie Nash (Vice Mayor) | julie.nash@ci.dilworth.mn.us Kevin Peterson | kevin.peterson@ci.dilworth.mn.us
CLAY COUNTY COMMISSION
DISTRICT 3
Jenny Mongeau jenny.mongeau@co.clay.mn.us
218.299.5002 | claycountymn.gov DISTRICT 1
Paul Krabbenhoft paul.krabbenhoft@co.clay.mn.us
DISTRICT 4
Kevin Campbell kevin.campbell@co.clay.mn.us
DISTRICT 2
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NORTH DAKOTA
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Local Leaders
FARGO CITY COMMISSION
701.241.1310 | fargond.gov MAYOR
Tim Mahoney | tmahoney@fargond.gov FARGO CITY COMMISSIONERS
Dave Piepkorn | dpiepkorn@fargond.gov Denise Kolpack | dkolpack@fargond.gov Arlette Preston (Deputy Mayor) | apreston@fargond.gov John Strand | jstrand@fargond.gov WEST FARGO CITY COMMISSION
701.515.5000 | westfargond.gov MAYOR
Bernie Dardis | bernie.dardis@westfargond.gov WEST FARGO CITY COMMISIONERS
Roben Anderson | roben. anderson@westfargond.gov Brad Olson (Commission Vice President) | brad.olson@westfargond.gov Mandy George | Amanda.george@westfargond.gov Mark Simmons | mark.simmons@westfargond.gov HORACE CITY COUNCIL
701.492.2972 | cityofhorace.com MAYOR
Kory Peterson | kpeterson@cityofhorace.com HORACE CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS
Jeff Trudeau | jtrudeau@cityofhorace.com Stephanie Landstrom | slandstrom@cityofhorace.com Sarah Veit | sveit@cityofhorace.com Naomi Burkland | nburkland@cityofhorace.com CASS COUNTY COMMISSION
DISTRICT 3
DISTRICT 1
DISTRICT 4
DISTRICT 2
DISTRICT 5
Jim Kapitan | kapitanj@casscountynd.gov
701.241.5720 | casscountynd.gov Chad Peterson | petersonc@casscountynd.gov
Duane Breitling | breitlingd@casscountynd.gov
Tony Grindberg | grindbergt@casscountynd.gov
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About Public Policy at The Chamber As one of the largest chambers in both Minnesota and North Dakota, protecting and promoting thousands of businesses and their employees across the greater FMWF region, we understand the importance and impact of critical public policy efforts. We tackle the challenges that matter most to the health and vibrancy of our region and stand up for the ideas, policies and initiatives that protect and promote our business community today and into the future. “Advocating for sound business policy” can sound daunting, but don’t let that intimidate you. It really means speaking up and telling your story. Public officials want to hear from business leaders, employees, subject-matter experts, volunteers, residents, students and more. It is crucial that they hear real-world stories and examples of the impact that legislation has, or would have, on the lives of their constituents. When we speak as a collective voice through an association like our Chamber, we can do more together and move the needle for positive change. Our Public Policy committee does just this. The committee acts as The Chamber’s advocacy arm, working to advance sound public policy and promote a stable regulatory environment for our business community to thrive. They do this by speaking their voice at meetings, sharing their thoughts directly with public officials and recommending our board take stances on a variety of issues. Recently, the committee has recommended stances on a variety of issues including policy relating to taxes, higher education, regulations and more. Once our Board of Directors takes a stance regarding an issue, we take action on that issue by educating and advocating. We know that a strong business climate is essential for economic growth and prosperity as a region, so we speak out on the issues that are critical to our members. 2023–24 COMMITTEE CHAIR
CHAMBER STAFF SUPPORT
Judd Graham, Dacotah Bank
Cale Dunwoody, Director of Public Policy
For more information about this committee, email Cale at cdunwoody@fmwfchamber.com.
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Select Legislative Terminology BIENNIUM
CONFERENCE COMMITTEE
The two-year period by which North Dakota and Minnesota budgets are set. Unless called into special session, lawmakers in North Dakota meet once during the biennium. While Minnesota lawmakers have a flexible schedule, they are not required by law to meet annually - but are authorized to do so.
A group of members from the House and Senate appointed to resolve differences in a proposal passed by both chambers in different forms. CONSENT CALENDAR
Typically non-controversial bills that are awaiting their second reading.
BILL
FISCAL NOTE
A proposal calling for a new law, a change in current law, the repeal of current law or a constitutional amendment is drafted into a bill for consideration by the legislative bodies.
Fiscal notes are intended to be an objective assessment on the price tag of proposed legislation on the change in expenditures and revenues that will result from a bill.
CAUCUS
INTERIM
House and Senate members of the same political party or faction meet a “caucus” to elect leadership and discuss priorities.
The months between adjournment of one regular session and the next is referred to as the “interim.” When the legislature is not in session, committees continue to work on assigned studies and often produce legislation to introduce in the following session.
COMPANION BILLS
In Minnesota, identical bills can be introduced in the House and the Senate. The bills can be passed out of both chambers into committees for further action. If both bills return to the House and Senate floor, a conference committee would be appointed to work out the differences. Companion bills are not used in North Dakota as typically a bill is introduced in the House or the Senate, is referred to a committee. Once it returns to the House or Senate floor it is voted on and if passed, sent to the second house. If the bill is amended by the second house, a conference committee ultimately is appointed to work out the differences.
JOURNALS
The official records of the House and Senate, which are posted on their respective legislative websites. LOBBYIST
Lobbyists are individuals who attempt to influence action in a particular manner. These individuals may act on their behalf or be hired to do so. Information on how to register as a lobbyist, rules and reporting requirements can be accessed from each State’s Secretary of State office.
CONCURRENCE
REFERENDUM
When changes or amendments are made to a proposal, the original body can concur or not concur. Concurrence is an action in which one body approves or adopts a proposal or action taken by the other house.
Legislatures can refer law making proposals to the voters by passing a referendum. The referendum would be placed on the ballot for a vote.
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This guide was developed by the Public Policy committee and adopted by the Board of Directors of the Fargo Moorhead West Fargo Chamber of Commerce.
