A BILL for an Act to create and enact chapter 16.1-08.2 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to campaign disclosure statements; to amend and reenact sections 15.1-09-08, 15.1-09-19, and 16.1-01-12, subdivision b of subsection 2 of section 16.1-10-02, section 16.1-10-04.1, subdivision f of subsection 8 of section 51-28-01, subsection 11 of section 54-66-01, and section 54-66-02 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to campaign disclosure statements, authorized use of state property for political purposes, and inflationary adjustments for campaign finance reporting thresholds; to repeal chapter 16.1-08.1 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to campaign disclosure statements; to provide a penalty; to provide for application; and to provide an effective date.
What changed between versions
The bill now requires amended and reenacted sections covering subsection 17 of section 16.1-08.1-01, subsection 4 of section 16.1-08.1-02.1, sections 16.1-08.1-02.3, 16.1-08.1-02.4, subsection 3 of section 16.1-08.1-03.2, sections 16.1-08.1-03.7, 16.1-08.1-06.2, subsection 11 of section 54-66-01, and section 54-66-02.
New detailed reporting requirements were added for campaign statements, including disclosure of contributor names, addresses, dates, purposes, and specific thresholds for aggregated contributions and expenditures.
Additional requirements were added for disclosing occupation, employer, and principal place of business for individuals contributing $5,000 or more during a reporting period.
The inflation adjustment mechanism was modified to apply to multiple sections rather than just one, with specific thresholds and reporting timelines for different types of political committees and candidates.
A new definition was added for 'Ultimate and true source' meaning a person who knowingly contributed over $250 solely to influence a statewide election or legislative assembly election.
