HCR 3008 North Dakota House · 69th Legislative Assembly (2025-26)

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.

HCR 3008 designates Chuck Suchy as North Dakota's first state troubadour for a five-year term, recognizing his decades of work as a folk musician preserving the state's musical heritage. The resolution honors his contributions to celebrating North Dakota's agricultural roots, Native American heritage, and natural beauty through song. This is a ceremonial honor with no legal effect - it does not create new laws, alter regulations, or impact any individuals or groups beyond the symbolic recognition of Suchy's cultural work. The title follows North Dakota's tradition of honoring arts contributors, and the resolution expresses legislative appreciation for his role in advancing the state's cultural identity.
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2025
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Jan 27, 2025 Last action Mar 25, 2025
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INTRODUCED Enrollment · 2 edits
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The bill was converted from a draft introduction format to an enrolled, finalized legislative resolution. The substantive content of the resolution remains unchanged, designating Chuck Suchy as North Dakota's first state troubadour for a five-year term.
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Removed draft formatting markers (line numbers, section codes) and replaced them with official enrolled formatting including assembly session dates, sponsor names, and signature lines for legislative officers.

Added official filing information including date placeholders for the Secretary of State's office and signature lines for the Speaker of the House, President of the Senate, Chief Clerk, and Secretary of the Senate.

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Total actions
14
Key actions
5
Committee
5
Mar 25, 2025
Introduced
Filed with Secretary Of State 03/25
lower
Mar 14, 2025
Upper · Passed
Reported back, do pass, place on calendar 7 0 0
upper
Mar 14, 2025
Upper · Passed
Committee Hearing 10:00
upper
Feb 17, 2025
Introduced
Introduced, first reading, referred Energy and Natural Resources Committee
upper
Feb 10, 2025
Lower · Passed
Reported back, do pass, placed on consent calendar 13 0 0
lower
Feb 6, 2025
Lower · Passed
Committee Hearing 03:00
lower
Feb 6, 2025
Lower · Passed
Committee Hearing 11:30
lower
Jan 27, 2025
Introduced
Introduced, first reading, referred Political Subdivisions Committee
lower
1 primary · 5 co-sponsors

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