A memorial resolution for deceased members of the House of Representatives of North Dakota.
Summary
House Memorial Resolution 7001 is a commemorative resolution honoring deceased former members of the North Dakota House of Representatives. It lists 22 former legislators who served in various legislative assemblies and districts and notes their dates of death, then pauses to recognize their public service and contributions to the state.
The resolution does not create new policy, amend statutes, or appropriate funds. Instead, it directs that the memorial be printed in the House Journal and that enrolled copies be presented by the Secretary of State to the surviving families of the deceased representatives, serving as an official expression of sympathy and respect by the House.
Impact
HM7001 has no substantive legal effect on state law and does not alter any existing statutes, regulations, or government programs. Its only operational effect is ceremonial: it requires publication in the House Journal and delivery of enrolled copies to the families of the deceased members, thereby preserving the memorial in the legislative record and recognizing the service of former legislators.
Sentiment
The sentiment surrounding the resolution is uniformly respectful and solemn. As a memorial measure, it reflects gratitude for the deceased members’ service and expresses collective sorrow on behalf of the House and the people of North Dakota. No opposition or debate is indicated in the available record, and there are no recorded votes or committee transcripts suggesting controversy.
Contention
There is no notable policy contention in the bill itself because it is a noncontroversial memorial resolution rather than a legislative proposal affecting rights, duties, or spending. The only potentially sensitive aspect is the inclusion of a long list of deceased former members and the formal recognition of their service, but the text presents this as a customary act of remembrance rather than a disputed issue. No differing viewpoints are reflected in the available history.