This bill amends various sections of the North Dakota Century Code to enhance the management of voter information and streamline the primary election process. Key updates include the requirement for the central voter file to maintain six years of voting history, including the political party associated with each ballot, and the introduction of a "secured active" designation for certain voter records that are exempt from disclosure. The bill also allows for the provision of voter lists and reports to candidates and political parties for election-related purposes, while prohibiting the sale or use of this information for non-election-related activities.

Additionally, the bill establishes a separate "no-party primary ballot" for all primary elections, which will list candidates without party designations, and mandates that candidates' names be clearly arranged to differentiate them from party candidates. It outlines the criteria for political organizations to access the primary ballot, requiring a petition signed by at least seven thousand qualified electors, and details the process for mail ballot applications. These amendments aim to improve transparency, accessibility, and clarity in the electoral process in North Dakota.

Statutes affected:
INTRODUCED: 16.1-02-12, 16.1-02-15, 16.1-03-21, 16.1-07-05, 16.1-07-06, 16.1-11-10, 16.1-11-12, 16.1-11-21, 16.1-11-22, 16.1-11-24, 16.1-11-26, 16.1-11-29, 16.1-11-30, 16.1-11-39, 16.1-11-40, 16.1-11.1-02, 16.1-12-02