Legislative Management adopts special‑session rule package and day‑one agendas for Jan. 21 special session Legislative Management approved special‑session rule amendments that accelerate floor procedures, create two joint standing committees, and shift several filing deadlines. It also adopted tentative day‑one Senate and House agendas, including time to swear in new House members.

North Dakota's Legislative Management is shaking things up with new rules and joint committees to streamline the upcoming special session—are you ready for the changes?

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Kane County committee keeps 'direct' in ordinance after hours-long debate on boards' authority The Executive Committee voted on first reading to keep a proposed amendment to Kane County Code that would let standing committees 'supervise, evaluate and direct' department heads. Supporters said it gives committees 'teeth' for accountability; opponents warned it risks day-to-day political interference and urged training and guardrails.

Kane County's Executive Committee sparks a heated debate by voting to retain the word "direct," a move that could redefine the power dynamics among department heads and committees.

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Portland Council Debates Merging Housing and Land Use Committees Amid Concerns Councilors voice strong opposition to merging housing and land use committees before voting.

Portland's city council is at a crossroads, debating a controversial plan to merge key committees that could reshape how they tackle the city's most pressing issues like housing and climate.

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