The bill amends the North Dakota Century Code to update the requirements for criminal history record checks for individuals with access to federal tax information. Specifically, it modifies subdivision xx of subsection 2 of section 12-60-24 to specify that the state treasurer must conduct checks for "an applicant or employee" rather than "each individual." Additionally, it introduces a reference to chapter 54-11-16, which outlines the procedures for these checks.

Furthermore, section 54-11-16 is amended to clarify that the state treasurer is responsible for requiring any applicant or employee (removing the mention of independent contractors) to undergo both statewide and nationwide criminal history record checks, with a subsequent recheck required every five years instead of the previous ten years. These changes aim to streamline the process and ensure that individuals with access to sensitive federal tax information are properly vetted.

Statutes affected:
PREFILED: 54-11-16
Adopted by the Senate State and Local Government Committee: 12-60-24, 54-11-16
FIRST ENGROSSMENT: 12-60-24, 54-11-16
Enrollment: 12-60-24, 54-11-16
INTRODUCED: 54-11-16