North Dakota designates Chuck Suchy as the state's first official troubadour for a five-year term

Original title: A concurrent resolution that Chuck Suchy be designated as the first state troubadour of North Dakota for a term of five years until a successor is selected pursuant to law.

Last action · March 25, 2025: Filed with Secretary Of State 03/25Sponsors: Todd Porter and 5 others

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What This Bill Would Do

North Dakota establishes the official title of state troubadour and designates folk musician Chuck Suchy to hold the position for a five-year term.

Why it matters

Establishes a new honorary cultural designation for the state without altering any government funding, services, or legal rights.

Who It Would Affect

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Directly affected

Chuck Suchy

Receives the official honorary designation of state troubadour for a five-year term.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the duration of the state troubadour designation?

The designation lasts for a term of five years until a successor is selected pursuant to law.

Who receives a copy of this resolution?

The Secretary of State is directed to forward a copy of the resolution to Chuck Suchy.

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Procedural history

14 actions

Mar 25, 2025House
Filed with Secretary Of State 03/25
Mar 25, 2025House
Signed by Speaker
Mar 24, 2025Senate
Signed by President
Mar 19, 2025House
Returned to House
Mar 18, 2025SenateFloor
Second reading, adopted
Mar 14, 2025SenateCommittee
Reported back, do pass, place on calendar 7 0 0

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Mar 14, 2025SenateCommittee
Committee Hearing 10:00
Feb 17, 2025SenateIntroduced
Introduced, first reading, referred Energy and Natural Resources Committee
Feb 13, 2025Senate
Received from House
Feb 12, 2025HouseFloor
Second reading, adopted
Feb 10, 2025HouseCommittee
Reported back, do pass, placed on consent calendar 13 0 0
Feb 6, 2025HouseCommittee
Committee Hearing 03:00
Feb 6, 2025HouseCommittee
Committee Hearing 11:30
Jan 27, 2025HouseIntroduced
Introduced, first reading, referred Political Subdivisions Committee

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