North DakotaNorth Dakota names October 1 as its Constitution Day
The law marks the state constitution’s adoption and approval in 1889 with an annual observance that encourages North Dakota residents to learn about it.
What it does
October 1 is North Dakota Constitution Day each year. It commemorates the people’s vote to approve the state constitution on October 1, 1889.
Argument forA yearly Constitution Day could give residents a regular reminder to learn about North Dakota’s constitution and its history.
Argument againstThe observance could do little to improve residents’ knowledge because the law encourages learning without requiring any activities.
More detail
North Dakota designates October 1 as Constitution Day. The observance encourages North Dakota residents to learn about the state constitution. It commemorates the constitutional convention’s adoption and the people’s vote to approve it in 1889. The observance falls on October 1 every year.
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Where it stands
- Introduced
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became Law
Looking ahead
No hearings or votes scheduled.
History
- 2025
- Apr 21Filed with Secretary Of State 04/16Latest
- Apr 18Signed by Governor Kelly Armstrong 04/16Became Law
- Apr 15Sent to GovernorTo Governor
- Apr 15Signed by Speaker
- Apr 14Signed by President
- Apr 9Returned to House
- Apr 8Second reading, passed, yeas 45 nays 1Passed Senate
- Vote recorded Motion for Final Passage on HB 1479. Result: pass.Upper
- Apr 4Reported back, do pass, place on calendar 5 0 1Minor
- Apr 3Committee Hearing 02:00
- Feb 13Introduced, first reading, referred State and Local Government CommitteeMinor
- Feb 3Received from House
- Jan 31Second reading, passed, yeas 88 nays 0Passed House
- Vote recorded Motion for Final Passage on HB 1479. Result: pass.Lower
- Jan 30Reported back, do pass, place on calendar 12 0 2Minor
- Jan 30Committee Hearing 08:00
- Jan 20Introduced, first reading, referred Agriculture CommitteeIntroduced
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