During each biennial legislative session, North Dakota League of Cities (NDLC) Executive Director Matt Gardner and Deputy Director and Staff Attorney Stephanie Dassinger Engebretson represent cities and park districts at the Capitol every day, advocating on legislative matters. Between sessions, they remain actively engaged—participating in interim legislative work and collaborating with state and federal agencies to strengthen intergovernmental cooperation.

If your city or park district has questions or concerns about policy, please contact Matt or Stephanie for assistance.

Contact Your Legislators

As a city or park district leader, your legislators are essential partners in shaping strong, effective policy for North Dakota communities. They rely on your insight to understand local needs and the real-world impact of proposed legislation on the people they represent.

To find your legislators and their contact information, visit the North Dakota Legislative website.

Hearing Schedule (next session in 2027)

The legislative committee hearing schedule is available below. It’s typically updated late Thursday evenings during the legislative session but may change throughout the week. Near the end of the session, when conference committees meet, updates may occur several times a day.

You can also download the most current hearing schedule by clicking here.

Bills That Passed During 2025
View the NDLC Tracking List Spreadsheet for a complete list of passed bills.

NDLC 2026 NDLC Policy Resolutions

Each September, during the NDLC Annual Business Session, city members of the North Dakota League of Cities adopt policy resolutions that guide the NDLC staff’s advocacy and policy efforts for the coming year.

These resolutions originate from the NDLC Policy Committee, which reviews proposals submitted by members and identifies emerging policy needs. Before adoption, the NDLC Executive Board reviews and approves the committee’s recommendations to ensure alignment with member priorities.

If your city has a policy item for consideration by the NDLC Policy Committee, please contact Matt at matt@ndlc.org or Stephanie at stephanie@ndlc.org.

During each legislative session, the North Dakota League of Cities Legislative Team reviews every bill and resolution introduced by members of the North Dakota Legislative Assembly. Bills identified as potentially impacting cities or park districts are included in the tracking list below.
The list also shows the NDLC’s official position on each bill, determined through policy resolutions adopted by the NDLC members at the Annual Conference each September.

• Neutral — Indicates that, through collaboration with a legislative committee, the NDLC Legislative Team helped amend the bill so it no longer conflicts with adopted policy resolutions.
• Monitor — Indicates that while no specific policy resolution applies, the bill could still affect how a city or park district operates.

Stay informed and connected with the NDLC Weekly Legislative Update Virtual Meetings. Each week during the legislative session, the North Dakota League of Cities Legislative Team provides updates on bills and issues that affect North Dakota’s cities and park districts.
These meetings also offer an opportunity for city and park district leaders to share local perspectives and insights on how proposed legislation impacts their communities.
A weekly email reminder with connection details is sent every Friday morning during the session. If you’re a city or park district official and are not receiving these reminders, please contact the NDLC office at 701-223-3518 for assistance.

Weekly meetings will resume on Fridays beginning January 2027.