Gov. Kelly Armstrong delivered his first State of the State address in North Dakota and proposed the creation of a task force to eliminate unnecessary government boards. He emphasized the need to reduce costs associated with these boards, even if they have volunteer members. Senate Bill 2308 would establish a task force led by the state labor commissioner to review and report on which boards could be dissolved or combined by October 1, 2026.
Armstrong highlighted the existence of over 150 state government-related boards with about 1,500 members, a majority of whom are appointed by the governor. Industry officials like Ron Ness from the North Dakota Petroleum Council supported the idea, mentioning dormant committees like the Energy Policy Committee formed during the oil boom. However, organizations like the North Dakota Board of Professional Soil Classifiers defended their importance.
The committee, chaired by Sen. Kristin Roers, did not immediately take action on the bill, which reflects a national trend of streamlining government. The task force would include members from the Senate, House, cities, counties, and the business community to evaluate the necessity of these boards. This proposal aims to enhance efficiency and reduce unnecessary bureaucracy in North Dakota.
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