Measure 1 Yes/No

[Walleye Slayer]

We have the same thing on the Ballot here in South Dakota. Makes me wonder who is pushing this. Its a no vote for me.

 

[Fritz the Cat]

I am against term limits. However, Rep. Todd Porter will be terming out soon. So, there is that!!

 

[gonefshn]

Today I heard a very convincing argument to vote no. The person pointed out that our forefathers didn’t trust our legislators and set this at 50+% rather than 60. Its been that way since 1889. Every time its been tried to be raised it’s been the Legislature trying to change it. Not the people, the Legislature. So, tell me one time where giving elected politicians more power and the people less has turned out best for the people? I couldn’t name one.

 

[Rowdie]

Can the ND state legislature change the ND constitution? If so, what percentage do they need?

 

[Sluggo]

I just don’t see how Measure 1 is a citizen vs legislature issue. Either citizens change the constitution with 50.1% approval or citizens change it with 60%. How do legislators factor in?

 

[labhunter66]

Today I heard a very convincing argument to vote no. The person pointed out that our forefathers didn’t trust our legislators and set this at 50+% rather than 60. Its been that way since 1889. Every time its been tried to be raised it’s been the Legislature trying to change it. Not the people, the Legislature. So, tell me one time where giving elected politicians more power and the people less has turned out best for the people? I couldn’t name one.

Apparently they got 170+ other things wrong since our constitution has been amended that many times already. What makes you think they got 50%+1 right if they had so many other issues?

 

[eyexer]

I just don’t see how Measure 1 is a citizen vs legislature issue. Either citizens change the constitution with 50.1% approval or citizens change it with 60%. How do legislators factor in?

They factor in because “they” want the 60% threshold in place. We should know if they want it, it won’t be best for the citizens

 

[Sluggo]

They factor in because “they” want the 60% threshold in place. We should know if they want it, it won’t be best for the citizens

I’m not sure we can assume that since the legislature voted to put this on the ballot that we can assume they want it. Couldn’t it be that they agree that the people should decide? And what about that sketchy Fairness Project opposing it, how do we factor that in?

 

[Sluggo]

I used the links on this page to see how my local reps voted on the bill to put this measure on the ballot. All 3 voted in favor. I generally agree with their votes so not sure it makes sense to think they are pulling a fast one on this one issue.

https://legiscan.com/ND/bill/HCR3003/2025