North Dakota lawmakers look to clarify veto procedures after disagreement with governor

North Dakota lawmakers weigh new legislation after governor veto confusion

BISMARCK, N.D. (North Dakota Monitor) — Lawmakers are considering a bill to clarify the legislative veto process after Gov. Kelly Armstrong’s office appeared to accidentally line-item veto housing funding in May. Armstrong in his veto message indicated he was vetoing $150,000 the 2025 Legislature set aside for a Native American homelessness liaison, but a staff member also crossed out $25 million for affordable housing and $10 million for homele…

North Dakota lawmakers look to clarify veto procedures after disagreement with governor

North Dakota lawmakers on Wednesday took steps to address veto procedures and discussed security changes for legislators in the state.

North Dakota lawmakers talk vetoes, ‘balance’ in government authority

BISMARCK — The North Dakota Legislature is drafting new rules relating to a governor’s veto after Gov. Kelly Amstrong’s office last May submitted an erroneous veto that nearly resulted in millions of dollars lost in affordable housing money. The mistake led the executive and legislative branches to question how far the governor’s constitutional power extends when it comes to the act of vetoing legislation, namely, when it happens after a lawmaki…