The proposed amendments to Senate Bill No. aim to update section 54-66-13 of the North Dakota Century Code, which addresses restrictions on public officials and lobbyists. The bill specifically changes the language regarding lobbying by public officials, replacing the term "lobbying" with "being a lobbyist as an elected official." This amendment clarifies the definition of lobbying in the context of elected public officials.

Additionally, the bill establishes that a knowing violation of the relevant constitutional provision is classified as a class A misdemeanor. Furthermore, it empowers the ethics commission to impose a civil penalty of up to one thousand dollars on individuals who knowingly violate this provision. These changes are intended to enhance the regulation of lobbying activities by elected officials and ensure accountability within the state's ethical standards.

Statutes affected:
PREFILED: 54-66-13
Adopted by the House Government and Veterans Affairs Committee: 54-66-13
INTRODUCED: 54-66-13