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Hearing on bill blocking international health and climate rules draws sharp questions from state agencies
Summary
Representative Halvorsen introduced House Bill 1089, a proposal that would bar state adoption of laws tied to certain United Nations agendas and restrict public spending on related initiatives.
Representative Halvorsen introduced House Bill 1089, a proposal that would prohibit state or local laws, ordinances or policies that "deliberately or inadvertently" restrict private property rights in furtherance of certain United Nations agendas and would bar public funds for related initiatives.
The bill's sponsor said the measure is intended to be proactive protection of state sovereignty and private-property rights. "The key part ... is 'may not adopt or implement a law, ordinance, or policy that deliberately or inadvertently infringes on ... private property rights in North Dakota,'" Representative Halvorsen said, adding he would seek drafting clarifications after committee questions.
Supporters: Several local Republicans and activists testified in support, arguing the United Nations' publicly posted…
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