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North Dakota Child Custody and Support, Statutory Measure 3 (2006)
If Measure 3 had been approved, it would have added a new section to chapter 14-09 of the North Dakota Century Code which would have provided that, for child custody and support in the event of a divorce, separation, or custody proceeding, each parent would be entitled to joint legal and physical 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; that child support payments be based on the parenting plan and could not be greater than the actual cost of providing for the basic needs of each child.
Election results
| Measure 3 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Result | Votes | Percentage | ||
 No | 118,048 | 57% | ||
| Yes | 91,225 | 43% | ||
Supporters
Mitchell Sanderson, of Grand Forks, a sponsor of the child custody measure, said the initiative was hurt by "fear-mongering from attorneys who were protecting their Lexus payment and lake home payment." He said he would attempt to work with the Legislature on a new bill. "If that doesn't work, I will come back with another initiative that is plain and clear: joint physical custody unless you're found unfit," he said. [2]
$18,932 was raised by the campaign committee supporting Measure 3.
Opponents
Carrie McKay, 35, of Bismarck, said she voted against it because it "doesn't seem right" for children.[2]
$30,804 was raised by the campaign committee opposing Measure 3.
See also
- List of North Dakota ballot measures
- Procedures for qualifying an initiative in North Dakota
- Laws governing the initiative process in North Dakota
- Campaign finance requirements for North Dakota ballot measures
- North Dakota 2006 ballot measures
External links
- Full text of the initiative
- Bismarck Tribune - Three ballot measures have been somewhat low-key
- Secretary of State election information
- Donations to and against Measure 3
References
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