Rep. Andrew Maragos’ bill to lower the drinking age for service members – HB1225 – failed in the House today by a fairly wide margin, 23-67. Originally the bill would have only allowed service members to drink on-base and with the permission of their commanding officers. It was amended before the floor vote to allow…
North Dakota Bill Would Let Military Members Under 21 Consume Alcohol
The drinking age in North Dakota, like every other state in the union, is 21 years. But a bill introduced by Rep. Andy Maragos (R-Minot) would change that, letting members of the military between ages 18 and 21 drink on base if they have the permission of their superiors. The bill is HB1225: The…