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North Dakota State Senate

The North Dakota State Senate is the upper chamber of the North Dakota Legislature, the state’s legislative branch responsible for enacting laws. It comprises of 47 senators representing an equal amount of districts, elected for four-year terms. The senators introduce and deliberate proposed legislation concerning a wide array of public policy issues, from finance to healthcare. The State Senate also shares the responsibility of confirming executive and judicial appointments and has the authority to try impeachment charges brought by the state's House of Representatives. The functioning and proceedings of the North Dakota State Senate are presided over by the Lieutenant Governor, who serves as the Senate President.