60% Vote Requirement for Constitutional Amendments Measure
North Dakota Ballot Measure - House Concurrent Resolution 3003
Election: June 9, 2026 (General)
Outcome: Passed
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ElectionsConstitution
Summary
Currently, constitutional amendments in North Dakota must be approved by a simple majority (50%+1) of voters. The amendment would require amendments to receive a 60% supermajority vote to be adopted. The supermajority requirement would apply to both constitutional amendments proposed by initiative petition and amendments referred to the ballot by the state legislature.
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Article III
Section 9. A constitutional amendment may be proposed by initiative petition. If signed by electors equal in number to four percent of the resident population of the state at the last federal decennial census, the petition may be submitted to the secretary of state. If the secretary of state finds the petition is valid, the secretary of state shall place the measure on the ballot. If at least sixty percent of votes cast for a proposed constitutional amendment are affirmative, the measure is deemed enacted. All other provisions relating to initiative measures apply to initiative measures for constitutional amendments.
Article IV
Section 16. Any amendment to this constitution may be proposed in either house of the legislative assembly. If agreed to upon a roll call by a majority of the members elected to each house, the question must be submitted to the electors. If at least sixty percent of the votes cast upon the question are in the affirmative, the amendment is a part of this constitution.
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