Beliefs and Policies

NDSBA Beliefs and Policies are permanent philosophical, legislative, and operational statements established by the Delegate Assembly. They are amended only by the action of that Assembly. NDSBA Standing Resolutions are adopted by the Delegate Assembly and are uniquely legislative. They are dropped after four years unless brought to the Delegate Assembly for reconsideration. In order to view NDSBA’s total legislative platform, please access both Beliefs and Policies and Standing Resolutions.

NDSBA’s Government Affairs Committee (GAC) met on August 30, 20204, to act on resolutions for consideration by the Delegate Assembly. Participating committee members were: Karl Lembke, Chair (Bismarck); Patti Stedman (West Fargo); Marlana Knudson (May-Port CG); Jason Rohr (Jamestown); Robin Nelson (Fargo); Michelle Orton (Dickinson); LeeAnn Johnston (Devils Lake); Collette Hertz (Harvey); and Mike Lautenschlager (Lewis & Clark).  

Seven resolutions were recommended for re-adoption as written, one resolution was recommended to be dropped, and one new resolution was submitted in 2024. The following are the recommendations of the GAC: 2024 GAC Resolutions Report