701-566-9300Parrell’s Perspectives 2025 #13 — Agriculture and Water Management Interim Committee Holds First Meeting
The committee held its first meeting September 11 at the Capitol. The agenda and meeting were divided between presentations related to the wetland regulations and the tax treatment of inundated agricultural lands study and the agricultural insurance discount program study. In the morning, Legislative Council Staff first provided a background memorandum on the wetlands regulations […]hi
The committee held its first meeting September 11 at the Capitol. The agenda and meeting were divided between presentations related to the wetland regulations and the tax treatment of inundated agricultural lands study and the agricultural insurance discount program study. In the morning, Legislative Council Staff first provided a background memorandum on the wetlands regulations and taxation...
Parrell’s Perspectives 2025 #12 — Legislative Task Force on Government Efficiency (DOGE)
The Legislative Task Force on Government Efficiency (sometimes referred to as the “North Dakota DOGE”) held its initial meeting on July 30 and followed its agenda closely. The categories or members are specified in the new statute. All members attended either in person or remotely via video. The Committee’s studies and assignments capture a broad […]hi
The Legislative Task Force on Government Efficiency (sometimes referred to as the “North Dakota DOGE”) held its initial meeting on July 30 and followed its agenda closely. The categories or members are specified in the new statute. All members attended either in person or remotely via video. The Committee’s studies and assignments capture a broad mandate including, but not limited to:...
ND Soybean Growers Association Elects Officers and Announces New Appointments
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Parrell’s Perspectives 2025 #11 — Legislative Management Committee Selects Interim Studies
Upon completion of the 69th Legislative Assembly, the legislative management committee met in Fargo on May 28 to confirm the required interim studies and to select those studies not required but suggested by the legislature. The committee has 17 members including the Chairman, Sen. David Hogue, and Vice-Chairman Rep. Mike Lefor, and a wide variety […]hi
Upon completion of the 69th Legislative Assembly, the legislative management committee met in Fargo on May 28 to confirm the required interim studies and to select those studies not required but suggested by the legislature. The committee has 17 members including the Chairman, Sen. David Hogue, and Vice-Chairman Rep. Mike Lefor, and a wide variety of legislative leaders.
At the meeting, it was...
Parrell’s Perspectives 2025 #10 — Great Plains Food Bank “A Generous Appropriation”
The Great Plains Food Bank, located in Fargo, is the state’s only food bank and a leading hunger-relief organization. Established in 1983, it serves communities across North Dakota and Clay County, Minnesota, by recovering surplus food and distributing it through a network of over 200 partner agencies, including food pantries, shelters, and soup kitchens. In […]hi
The Great Plains Food Bank, located in Fargo, is the state’s only food bank and a leading hunger-relief organization. Established in 1983, it serves communities across North Dakota and Clay County, Minnesota, by recovering surplus food and distributing it through a network of over 200 partner agencies, including food pantries, shelters, and soup kitchens. In 2023, the Great Plains Food...
Parrell’s Perspectives 2025 #9 — SBARE Priorities Update
Senate Bill 2020, the legislation that includes SBARE Priorities, passed by the Senate, has now been referred by the House Appropriations Committee to the full House chamber for approval. Dr. Greg Lardy, vice president for Agriculture, NDSU and his staff, along with the support of the Soybean Growers Association and others, have been working to […]hi
Senate Bill 2020, the legislation that includes SBARE Priorities, passed by the Senate, has now been referred by the House Appropriations Committee to the full House chamber for approval. Dr. Greg Lardy, vice president for Agriculture, NDSU and his staff, along with the support of the Soybean Growers Association and others, have been working to restore budget cuts by the Senate, and further...
Parrell’s Perspectives #8 — Term Limits and Annual Sessions for Legislators
Currently, Section 1 of Article XV of the North Dakota Constitution provides that an individual shall not serve as a member of the house of representatives or senate for a cumulative period of time amounting to more than eight years. HB 1300 would further define these legislative term limits. It introduces a new section to […]hi
Currently, Section 1 of Article XV of the North Dakota Constitution provides that an individual shall not serve as a member of the house of representatives or senate for a cumulative period of time amounting to more than eight years. HB 1300 would further define these legislative term limits. It introduces a new section to the law, specifying that the calculation of years of service for...
Parrell’s Perspectives 2025 #7 — Soybean Growers Thrilled to Support NDSU and SBARE Initiatives
These past couple of weeks the House Government Operations Division has been hearing testimony in support of NDSU’s SBARE funding requests for their Research and Extension Priorities in Senate Bill 2020. When I was asked to provide testimony on behalf of the Association I was delighted! I felt like a minor league baseball player being […]hi
These past couple of weeks the House Government Operations Division has been hearing testimony in support of NDSU’s SBARE funding requests for their Research and Extension Priorities in Senate Bill 2020. When I was asked to provide testimony on behalf of the Association I was delighted! I felt like a minor league baseball player being asked to step up to the majors.
I am excited to be...
Parrell’s Perspectives 2025 #6 — House Bill 1318—Supporting Science Based Chemicals for Crop Protection
House Bill 1318 would prevent lawsuits against a chemical manufacturer based upon a failure or duty to warn, if the label complies with the federal labelling requirements. This legislation would ensure any pesticide registered with the EPA, and sold under a label consistent with the EPA’s own determinations, are sufficient to satisfy requirements for health […]hi
House Bill 1318 would prevent lawsuits against a chemical manufacturer based upon a failure or duty to warn, if the label complies with the federal labelling requirements. This legislation would ensure any pesticide registered with the EPA, and sold under a label consistent with the EPA’s own determinations, are sufficient to satisfy requirements for health and safety warnings. Opponents...
Parrell’s Perspectives 2025 #5 — Legislation on Regional Planning Councils and Rural Catalyst or Community Development Grants Moves Forward
The North Dakota House has passed HB1524 which provides $2.4 million in new funding for the next biennium. The money is divided between the eight Regional Planning Councils. The Association strongly supports these councils and the work and role they perform is vital to rural North Dakota across the state. These councils leverage a small […]hi
The North Dakota House has passed HB1524 which provides $2.4 million in new funding for the next biennium. The money is divided between the eight Regional Planning Councils. The Association strongly supports these councils and the work and role they perform is vital to rural North Dakota across the state. These councils leverage a small amount of funds to assist communities, townships, and...