The bill amends sections 16.1-09-02, 16.1-09-03, and 16.1-09-05 of the North Dakota Century Code, focusing on the requirements for candidates and appointees to file a statement of interests with the secretary of state. Key changes include the introduction of a provision that allows presidential and vice presidential candidates to file either a statement of interests or a federal personal disclosure statement during election years. Additionally, candidates who have already filed a statement for a primary election are not required to refile for the general election. The bill also establishes that a candidate's name cannot be included on the ballot if there are errors in their statement that are not corrected by a specified deadline.

Further amendments detail the contents of the statement of interests, which now includes a requirement to disclose any sales of goods or services exceeding $5,000 to political subdivisions or state agencies by the candidate or their spouse, provided they have a significant ownership interest in the related business. The secretary of state is tasked with publishing all statements on a dedicated website and preserving them for the duration of the office term or for one year for candidates who are not elected or appointed. These changes aim to enhance transparency and accountability in the electoral process.

Statutes affected:
INTRODUCED: 16.1-09-02, 16.1-09-03, 16.1-09-05
Adopted by the House Political Subdivisions Committee: 16.1-09-02, 16.1-09-03, 16.1-09-05
FIRST ENGROSSMENT: 16.1-09-02, 16.1-09-03, 16.1-09-05
Prepared by the Legislative Council staff for Senator Roers: 16.1-09-02, 16.1-09-03, 16.1-09-05
Enrollment: 16.1-09-02, 16.1-09-03, 16.1-09-05