North Dakota · 69th Legislative Assembly (2025-26) · Bill

HB 1297: AN ACT to create and enact a new section to chapter 16.1-01 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to prohibiting approval voting and ranked-choice voting in elections; and to amend and reenact subsection 7 of section 11-09.1-05 and subsection 9 of section 40-05.1-06 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to home rule powers in counties and cities.

Enacted Last action April 21, 2025: Filed with Secretary Of State 04/16

Plain-language summary

HB 1297 is a bill introduced in the North Dakota House on January 13, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT to create and enact a new section to chapter 16.1-01 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to prohibiting approval voting and ranked-choice voting in elections; and to amend and reenact subsection 7 of section 11-09.1-05 and subsection 9 of section 40-05.1-06 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to home rule powers in counties and cities. Primary sponsor: Ben Koppelman (Republican). It lists 10 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (April 21, 2025): Filed with Secretary Of State 04/16.

Sponsors

Primary sponsor: Ben Koppelman (Republican). 10 co-sponsors.