Senator Diane Larson
Diane Larson was elected to the North Dakota Senate in 2016 and prior to that had served in the House from 1989-1990, and again 2013-2016. She has dedicated her career to public service, with a strong focus on legislative bills that prioritize public safety and support for law enforcement. In the last legislative session, Senator Larson served as the Prime Sponsor of SB 2147, a bill to help with recruitment and retention within the law enforcement community by implementing an income tax reduction for their retirement benefits. This bill is similar to what was done for military service in the 2019 session.
This commitment to public safety was further recognized when she received the Legislative Service award from the State Bar Association in 2023, highlighting her outstanding contributions to the legal and legislative community.
Throughout her legislative career, Diane has taken on various roles and responsibilities within committees, recently serving as the Chair of the Senate Judiciary Committee in last session in 2023, as well as in 2021, and 2019. In the interim, she serves as the Vice Chair of the Juvenile Justice Committee and is also a member of the Administrative Rules Committee, Government Services Committee, and the Judiciary Committee.
Beyond legislative responsibilities, Senator Larson is a huge advocate for children. She actively serves in various boards and commissions including Interstate Compact for Juveniles, the State Advisory Group on Juvenile Justice, and the North Dakota Commission on Juvenile Justice. She is also very involved with the Dakota Boys and Girls Ranch and the Children’s Advocacy Center.
Diane and her husband Greg have 2 children and 4 wonderful grandchildren. She spent 23 years in youth work at the Police Youth Bureau, contributing to the well-being of young individuals in the community. Additionally, she is an accomplished author, having written a Christian children's book titled "The Reward."
Representative Mike Nathe
Mike Nathe grew up in Montevideo, MN. He graduated from Montevideo Senior High School and attended University of Minnesota where he graduated from the school of Medicine, Mortuary Science in 1986.
Mike and his wife, Karen have 3 children: Anne (Ben), Jack, Matthew and one grandson, Griffin. Mike and Karen moved to Bismarck in 1995 to build and start Bismarck Funeral Home and Crematory that opened in 1996. In 2007, Mike was elected to The Creamation Association of North America (CANA) board of directors. CANA is the authoritative voice in the field of cremation in the United States.
Mike is also an active member of the Disaster Mortuary Operational Response Team Region VIII for Homeland Security; in 2005 he was deployed to New Orleans for the first three weeks after hurricane Katrina struck. Following that, in 2007 at the National Disaster Medical System (NDMS) Conference in Nashville, TN, Mike was named the Disaster Mortuary Operational Response Team’s (DMORT) ‘Distinguished Member of the Year’ for Region VIII. Mike was recognized for his role in assisting in the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina and for setting up/conducting training for first responders in North and South Dakota.
Mike Nathe is currently a member of the North Dakota House of Representatives from District 30, Bismarck. He was elected in 2008. He currently is Chairman of the House Education and Environment section of House appropriations. Mike is also past Chairman of the House Education Committee 2013-2016, former member of the Energy and Natural Resources Committee, Industry, Business and Labor committees. Past House Republican Caucus Chair from 2010-2012.
In 2013 Mike was a co-sponsor of a historic bill that lowered property taxes in ND thru education funding that resulted in the biggest property cut in state history at that time. In 2015 he was the main sponsor of the “Civics bill” that required all ND students take the new citizens test and pass it before graduating, ND was the 2nd state to pass the legislation. Mike was also the prime sponsor of the landmark infrastructure bill known as “Prairie Dog” in the 2019 session, a bill that help funds infrastructure projects in North Dakota cities and counties, thus helping to keep the expenses of local property taxes down while infrastructure was being built and repaired. In the 2021 session, Mike was the lead sponsored of the popular legacy in- state investment bill that directs the state to invest up to 20% of states legacy oil tax dollars back into the state for investment into the ND business community, thus increasing jobs and tax revenue. The bill was instrumental in Rainbow Energy’s acquisition of Coal Creek station and saved it from being shut down. Also in 2021, he co-sponsored the bill that eliminated North Dakota state tax on Social Security Benefits for those receiving them. Mike has received an A+ rating from the NRA since 2008, he was also named a Chamber Champion by the Great North Dakota Chamber for the 4th session in a row for his support of the North Dakota business community this past session.
Representative Glenn Bosch
Glenn Bosch was elected to the North Dakota House of Representatives in 2016 and recently completed his fourth legislative session, serving as Assistant Majority Leader and a member of Legislative Management. In addition to his leadership responsibilities, he is a member of the Finance and Tax and Energy and Natural Resources committees. Prior to his time in the legislature, Glenn had a successful 35-year career in the visual communication industry, helping businesses across the country integrate technology to support their operations. He began his career as a bench technician and worked his way up through the ranks, retiring in 2017 as the Executive Vice President of AVI Systems. He is also co-owner of the Bismarck Larks.
"North Dakota is blessed with unlimited opportunities, I believe that policymakers have the responsibility to ensure that this good fortune extends to every North Dakotan."
During the interim, Glenn serves as chairman of the Legacy and Budget Stabilization Fund Advisory Board, the Information Technology Committee, as well Co-Chair of the Clean Sustainable Energy Authority. He also serves as a committee member on the Budget Section and the State Investment Board.
In the last legislative session, Bosch sponsored House Bill 1158, this historic legislation provided the largest tax relief package in the history of North Dakota. "When state revenues exceed projections, those dollars should be returned to hard working families and homeowners across the state."
During the 67th session, Bosch was the prime sponsor of House Bill 1452 that established the Clean Sustainable Energy Authority. This game-changing legislation provided the framework for the state to partner with our energy industry to develop technologies that are bringing billions of dollars of investments and thousands of good paying jobs into North Dakota. "It’s exciting and humbling to see legislation I brought forward continuing to deliver such positive impact to our state."
Bosch graduated from Bismarck State College in 1980 with a degree in Electronic Technology. In 2023 he was recognized as BSC Alumni of the Year. Glenn and his wife Julie recently celebrated their 42-wedding anniversary. They have three children and seven wonderful grandchildren.