Weekly Brew: June 12, 2026
North Dakota voters will decide on Constitutional Amendment 1 on June 9, which would establish a single-subject rule for future ballot initiatives, potentially making North Dakota the 17th state to adopt such restrictions. The single-subject rule would require ballot measures to address only one subject, topic, or issue. This constitutional amendment aims to streamline the ballot initiative process and prevent omnibus measures.
Key Points
- North Dakota Constitutional Amendment 1 would create a single-subject rule for ballot initiatives
- The rule would require ballot measures to address only a single subject, preventing omnibus measures
- If passed, North Dakota would become the 17th state with a single-subject rule for constitutional amendments