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Senate declines overhaul of North Dakota Beef Commission director selection
Summary
Senate Bill 22-02, which would have replaced gubernatorial appointment with district elections for directors of the North Dakota Beef Commission, failed after committee opposition and floor debate about representation and districting.
Senator Lem introduced Senate Bill 22-02, a measure to change how directors of the North Dakota Beef Commission are selected. The proposal would divide the state into nine districts and elect one director from each district rather than relying on nominations vetted and appointed by the governor.
Committee testimony raised concerns about district population differences (the sponsor noted as much as a 120,000-head…
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