The North Dakota Senate's majority leader says he's expecting a very busy interim for state lawmakers.
"This interim, we need to come up with some solutions," said Sen. Rich Wardner (R-Dickinson). "The regular session is so busy, and we've got to put on our 'solution hats' and get the job done in certain areas."
Wardner says the 2013 Legislative Session accomplished a lot for the state -- but there is more work to do, on issues such as infrastructure and other needs in the oil patch, as well as housing and in property tax relief.
"With all the activity across the state, there are going to be challenges," said Wardner. "And we need to prepare for that."
The interim committees will come up with ideas and potential bills for the 2015 session.