He represents Sogn og Fjordane in the Norwegian Parliament, where he deputised for Liv Signe Navarsete, who served in government between 2005 and 2013.

Sande argued that in the case of Søgne and Songdalen, they were simply listening to the local population and reiterated that the government would pay for a potential break-up of the merged municipality.

[8] In January, Sande warned that Rogaland would loose state financial scheme support if the county council didn't allow for transport services such as buses and ferries, to be free of charge.

This would also encompass vehicle tolls, and he emphasised that the government would expect counties to utilise the funds for free public transport.

[14] Sande had been advised by both the county governor of Vestland and environmental agencies to not approve of the building of a quay and a quarry near the rock carvings at Vingen in Bremanger Municipality, which furthermore led to an objection letter from the International Council on Monuments and Sites about the move.

Sande denied the accusations, explaining that he had been stern and tried to hold the municipality accountable, while also adding that he was concerned about Moskenes' deteriorating economic situation.

[17] Sande faced criticism in January over his lack of response to the downgrading of nature by municipalities between 2017 and 2022, which in effect had violated the law on biodiversity.

Sande stated that he was confident that "municipalities are aiming to follow the law" and that it was "meaningless to punish them for violations committed many years ago".