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Senate rejects bill limiting Attorney General control over special assistant designations
Summary
After hours of debate, the North Dakota Senate voted down House Bill 1601, which would have prevented the attorney general from refusing or revoking special assistant attorney general designations for certain constitutional offices including the Ethics Commission and the State Auditor.
MADAM PRESIDENT — The North Dakota Senate voted down House Bill 1601 on final passage after extended debate about whether the attorney general should retain exclusive control over special assistant attorney general (SAAG) designations.
Supporters said the bill would create a firewall so independent constitutional offices could secure outside counsel without fear of political interference. Opponents said the existing structure aligns…
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