The bill amends section 16.1-02-15 of the North Dakota Century Code regarding the availability of voter lists and reports for election-related purposes. It allows voter lists or reports generated from the central voter file to be made available to any person, whether located within or outside the state, for election-related purposes. However, it stipulates that any information obtained from these lists or reports cannot be sold or distributed for non-election-related purposes. Additionally, it clarifies that information designated as "secured active" is exempt from being accessed by any person, except for specific information identified under certain subsections of section 16.1-02-12.
The bill also introduces provisions regarding the handling of funds received by the secretary of state for producing voter reports or lists, mandating that these funds be deposited into the secretary of state's general services operating fund. Furthermore, it establishes that any information submitted by a requesting party to obtain information about "secured active" records is also considered an exempt record. Overall, the bill aims to enhance the regulation of voter information access while ensuring the protection of sensitive voter data.
Statutes affected: INTRODUCED: 16.1-02-15