Legislators Could Discuss Possible Veto Lawsuit in Open Meeting

Members of the Legislative Management Committee. (Michael Achterling/North Dakota Monitor)

(North Dakota Monitor) – North Dakota legislative leaders are scheduled to go into a closed-door session this week to discuss a possible lawsuit over a veto error.

It’s a conversation that should happen out in the open because lawmakers should be transparent about their thinking and decision-making.

The interim Legislative Management Committee is weighing next steps, including legal action or a possible special session, after a snafu with Gov. Kelly Armstrong’s line-item veto of some housing funds.

Armstrong intended to veto $150,000 in one-time funds for a Native American homeless liaison, but a red X on the bill returned to Legislative Council also crossed out $25 million for a housing program and $10 million to combat homelessness.

Members of the Legislative Management Committee. (Michael Achterling/North Dakota Monitor)

(North Dakota Monitor) – North Dakota legislative leaders are scheduled to go into a closed-door session this week to discuss a possible lawsuit over a veto error.

It’s a conversation that should happen out in the open because lawmakers should be transparent about their thinking and decision-making.

The interim Legislative Management Committee is weighing next steps, including legal action or a possible special session, after a snafu with Gov. Kelly Armstrong’s line-item veto of some housing funds.

Armstrong intended to veto $150,000 in one-time funds for a Native American homeless liaison, but a red X on the bill returned to Legislative Council also crossed out $25 million for a housing program and $10 million to combat homelessness.