North Dakota special session on kratom cost $220,000

By: Jack Dura

Outlets: North Dakota Monitor

Published: October 7, 2026

Words: 380

Last Updated: 1 week, 4 days ago


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North Dakota’s special legislative session last month cost about $220,000, according to the Legislature’s staff agency.

Republican Gov. Kelly Armstrong called the special session for the GOP-led Legislature to restrict kratom products. Lawmakers met Sept. 2-4, with a policy committee meeting on Sept. 1 to take public testimony in advance of the special session.

Expenses include:

  • $137,368 for