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ND SCR4015

Concurrent Resolution

Status

Introduced

2/19/2021

Primary Sponsor

Jason Heitkamp

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Origin

Senate

67th Legislative Assembly

AI Summary

  • Amends North Dakota Constitution Article V, Section 2 to establish the state health officer as an elected position chosen by qualified electors at general elections alongside other statewide officials.

  • Amends North Dakota Constitution Article V, Section 4 to require the state health officer to be licensed to practice medicine in North Dakota as a condition of eligibility for the office.

  • Proposes constitutional amendment to be submitted to North Dakota voters at the general election in 2022.

  • Maintains existing eligibility requirements for all elective offices including being a qualified elector, at least 25 years of age, and a state resident for five years preceding election.

Legislative Description

Election of and qualifications of the state health officer.

Last Action

Second reading, failed to adopt yeas 5 nays 41

3/8/2021

Committee Referrals

Government and Veterans Affairs2/19/2021

Full Bill Text

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