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Bill to void home‑rule election variations draws opposition from cities and public‑health groups
Summary
House Bill 13‑07 would restrict home‑rule counties and cities from adopting election rules that conflict with state law — including approval and ranked‑choice voting. Local governments and public‑health advocates urged opposition, saying home rule enables tailored local solutions.
Representative Jim Casper presented House Bill 13‑07, now narrowed by amendment to focus on election rules, including a prohibition on local adoption of approval voting or ranked‑choice voting that conflict with state election statutes. Casper said his amended bill targets election methods and would not broadly remove home‑rule authority for other municipal policy areas.
Why it matters: The bill would standardize election mechanics across North Dakota and prevent home‑rule cities from adopting alternative voting systems that differ from state statutes. Proponents argued…
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