On May 1st, during a ceremony that aligned with Law Day, Governor Kelly Armstrong signed a new legislative measure into law. House Bill 1479, which went into effect with the Governor's signature, establishes October 1st as North Dakota Constitution Day. The designation honors the historical adoption and ratification of the state's constitution.
According to the bill, "To commemorate the adoption of the Constitution of North Dakota on August 17, 1889, by constitutional convention, and the ratification by vote on October 1, 1889, by the people of the territory that would become North Dakota, and to encourage state citizens to seek greater knowledge and understanding of the Constitution of North Dakota, the first of October of each year is designated and established as North Dakota Constitution Day."
The signing ceremony matched the national observance of Law Day, a day dedicated to acknowledging the significance of the rule of law.