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ND SCR4024

Concurrent Resolution

Official Source

Status

Introduced

2/25/2013

Primary Sponsor

Larry Robinson

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Origin

Senate

63rd Legislative Assembly

AI Summary

  • Directs the Legislative Management to study the effects of climate change on North Dakota
  • Notes that temperatures in the northern and central Great Plains have risen approximately two degrees Fahrenheit over the past 100 years, with predictions of a seven degree Fahrenheit increase by 2100
  • Identifies economic impacts from climate change on agriculture, water supplies, infrastructure, hunting and fishing, and hydroelectric power generation
  • Cites increased drought, crop pests, disease, and insects as agricultural effects of climate change
  • Requires the Legislative Management to report findings, recommendations, and any necessary implementing legislation to the Sixty-fourth Legislative Assembly

Legislative Description

A concurrent resolution directing the Legislative Management to study the effects of climate change on this state.

Last Action

Second reading, failed to adopt

3/11/2013

Committee Referrals

Natural Resources2/25/2013

Full Bill Text

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