North Dakota 2025-2026 Regular Session

North Dakota Senate Bill SB2346

Introduced
1/21/25  

Caption

A BILL for an Act to create and enact a new section to chapter 4.1-03 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to beef commission member appointments; and to amend and reenact section 4.1-03-02 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to applicants for membership on the beef commission.

Impact

The bill is expected to strengthen the governance of the North Dakota Beef Commission by formalizing the application process for at-large representatives and ensuring that appointees have significant industry experience. By requiring prospective members to be actively engaged in the cattle industry, the bill aims to enhance the representation of beef producers, cattle feeders, and dairy producers, ultimately promoting better decision-making within the commission. This may also enhance the commission's ability to effectively address the challenges and opportunities in the beef market.

Summary

Senate Bill 2346 proposes amendments to the North Dakota Century Code to modify the membership and appointment process for the North Dakota Beef Commission. The bill seeks to ensure that individuals appointed to the commission are actively engaged in the cattle industry and possess a minimum of five years of experience in their respective fields. The amendments also lay out the qualifications required for various representatives, aiming to create a more structured and qualified commission body that reflects the interests and needs of the local cattle industry.

Contention

Notable discussion surrounding SB2346 revolves around the perceived restrictions it places on the appointment process and the implications for balancing representation among different sectors of the cattle industry. Critics may argue that the stringent requirements for active engagement could limit the diversity of perspectives on the commission, possibly excluding valuable insights from less traditional participants in the industry. Supporters counter that these measures are vital for ensuring that the commission is genuinely reflective of professionals directly involved in beef production and marketing.

Companion Bills

No companion bills found.

Previously Filed As

ND SB2346

A BILL for an Act to create and enact a new section to chapter 4.1-03 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to beef commission member appointments; and to amend and reenact section 4.1-03-02 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to applicants for membership on the beef commission.

ND SB2202

The definition of a cattle industry representative, the election and terms of members to the North Dakota beef commission, commission vacancies, and requiring livestock auction markets and livestock dealers to forward names of cattle sellers; to provide a penalty; and to provide an effective date.

ND SB2202

A BILL for an Act to create and enact three new sections to chapter 4.1-03 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to the creation of districts, district commission member nomination and election procedures, and the costs of elections of district representative commission members; to amend and reenact sections 4.1-03-01, 4.1-03-02, 4.1-03-03, and 4.1-03-04 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to the definition of a cattle industry representative, the election and terms of members to the North Dakota beef commission, commission vacancies, and requiring livestock auction markets and livestock dealers to forward names of cattle sellers; to provide a penalty; and to provide an effective date.

ND HB1207

The definition of a cattle industry representative, the election and terms of members to the North Dakota beef commission, commission vacancies, and requiring livestock auction markets and livestock dealers to forward names of cattle sellers, and the refund of assessments; to provide a penalty; and to provide an effective date.

ND HB1207

A BILL for an Act to create and enact four new sections to chapter 4.1-03 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to the creation of districts, district commission member nomination and election procedures, the costs of elections of district representative commission members, and the referral of cattle assessments; to amend and reenact sections 4.1-03-01, 4.1-03-02, 4.1-03-03, 4.1-03-04, 4.1-03-12, and 4.1-03-17 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to the definition of a cattle industry representative, the election and terms of members to the North Dakota beef commission, commission vacancies, and requiring livestock auction markets and livestock dealers to forward names of cattle sellers, and the refund of assessments; to provide a penalty; and to provide an effective date.

ND SB2161

Member districts and the assessments levied by the barley council and wheat commission.

ND SB2161

AN ACT to amend and reenact sections 4.1-02-03, 4.1-02-12, and 4.1-13-15 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to member districts and the assessments levied by the barley council and wheat commission.

ND HB1175

The North Dakota commission on uniform state laws.

ND HB1175

AN ACT to amend and reenact sections 54-55-01, 54-55-03, 54-55-04, and 54-55-05 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to the North Dakota commission on uniform state laws.

ND HB1237

Nonresident hunting licenses.

Similar Bills

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