ND SB2324

Counties and cities may amend their home rule charters by governing body resolution (without voter approval) when charter provisions are preempted, superseded, or invalidated by state legislation or court order

Resolutions amending charters under this expedited process must reference the legal authority supporting the amendment and be published within 30 days in the official newspaper or government website

Amendments that add new powers not included in the original charter cannot use this expedited process and must follow the standard voter approval procedure

Standard charter amendments and repeals still require publication, a 60-day waiting period, and majority voter approval at a primary or general election

Passed Senate 45-1 and House 85-6