Members

Representative
Zachary Ista
District 43
| DemocratD
Chairman

Senator
Dale Patten
District 26
| RepublicanR
Vice Chairman

Representative
Lisa Finley-DeVille
District 4A
| DemocratD

Representative
Jim Grueneich
District 28
| RepublicanR

Representative
Dennis Johnson
District 15
| RepublicanR

Senator
Tim Mathern
District 11
| DemocratD

Senator
Shawn Vedaa
District 6
| RepublicanR
Staff
Austin
Gunderson
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Committee Memorandums
Committee Studies and Assignments
Studies
Study tribal-state issues, including government-to-government relations, human services, education, corrections, and issues related to the promotion of economic development. (NDCC § 54-35-23)
Reports
Receive a report from the Governor describing the negotiations and terms of any agreement between the Governor and the Three Affiliated Tribes of the Fort Berthold Reservation relating to taxation and regulation of oil and gas exploration and production within the boundaries of the Fort Berthold Reservation and thereafter receive a biennial report describing the agreement's implementation and any difficulties in its implementation. (NDCC § 57-51.2-04)