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's office must conduct checks for "applicants or employees" 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 criminal history record checks for any applicant or employee with access to federal tax information, while removing the requirement for independent contractors. The bill also changes the frequency of subsequent rechecks from every ten years to every five years. These amendments aim to enhance the oversight and security of individuals handling sensitive federal tax information.

Statutes affected:
INTRODUCED: 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
PREFILED: 54-11-16