North Dakota 2006 citizen initiatives

This is a historical listing of the 2006 ballot measures in North Dakota.

2006 Citizen Initiatives

Type	Title	Subject	Description	Outcome
CI	Initiated Constitutional Measure No. 2	Property Rights	Amends the Constitution to provide that the taking of private property for public use or purpose does not include public economic development benefits and that private property could not be taken for private benefit unless necessary for conducting a common carrier or utility business.	Approved
CI	Statutory Measure No. 3	Divorce, Custody	Adds a new section to the North Dakota Century Code to provide that, for child custody and support in the event of a divorce or separation, each parent would be entitled to joint custody unless first declared unfit based on clear and convincing evidence; that parents must develop a joint parenting plan, with a court becoming involved only if parents do not agree on a plan.	Defeated
CI	Family Law	Divorce, Custody	Adds a new section to the North Dakota Century Code on divorce-related matters and would provide that public officials who unlawfully discriminate have no immunity from prosecution or civil suit.	Failed to make 2006 Ballot
CI	Alcohol Tax	Alcohol Regulations	Amends the North Dakota Century Code sections to increase the tax on the wholesale price of beer and establishes a commission to provide public education related to alcohol to be funded by the increased alcohol tax revenue.	Failed to make 2006 Ballot