AN ACT to create and enact a new section to chapter 11-10 and a new section to chapter 58-03 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to the maintenance or vacating of streets and alleys in a dissolved city and the care of property in a dissolved city; and to amend and reenact section 40-53.1-07 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to dissolution, care of property, management, and disposition of funds in a dissolved city.
Senate Bill No. 2329 introduces provisions for the maintenance or vacating of streets and alleys in cities that have been dissolved. It establishes that if a dissolved city is located in an unorganized township, the county has the authority to maintain or vacate these streets and alleys. Conversely, if the dissolved city is situated in an organized township, the township itself may choose to maintain or vacate the streets and alleys. The bill also amends existing law regarding the care of property and management of funds in such dissolved cities, placing responsibility on the county commissioners to manage the property and employ a qualified individual for this purpose.
The bill significantly impacts the governance and management of properties in dissolved cities by clarifying the roles of counties and townships in maintaining or vacating streets and alleys. It modifies the existing framework in the North Dakota Century Code, ensuring that there is a clear process for the management of property and funds associated with dissolved cities, which could lead to more efficient handling of municipal assets and responsibilities.
The sentiment surrounding SB2329 appears to be overwhelmingly positive, as evidenced by the voting history where it passed the Senate with 44 yeas and no nays, and the House with 91 yeas and only 1 nay. This indicates strong bipartisan support for the bill, suggesting that legislators view it as a necessary clarification of existing laws regarding dissolved cities.
There were no notable points of contention discussed in the available transcripts or voting history for SB2329. The unanimous support in both chambers suggests that the bill was not controversial among lawmakers, and no significant opposition was recorded during discussions.