North Dakota legislative leaders ask for attorney general's opinion on Burgum vetoes
North Dakota legislative leaders have requested an attorney general’s opinion on whether Gov. Doug Burgum overstepped his constitutional authority on several vetoes he issued after the Legislature adjourned in late April.
Rep. Al Carlson and Sen. Rich Wardner, the Republican majority leaders in their respective chambers, sent a letter to Attorney General Wayne Stenehjem Wednesday requesting his opinion on a handful of Burgum’s vetoes.
“Because of the time-sensitive nature of the questions presented, we would appreciate your expedited review of our request,” they wrote.
Meanwhile, Legislative Council staff already concluded that Burgum may have exceeded his authority on at least some of those vetoes, according to a memo provided to Forum News Service Wednesday that outlines relevant court cases and previous opinions.
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