The resolution proposes an amendment to section 25 of article XI of the North Dakota Constitution, specifically addressing the regulation of charitable gaming and the use of proceeds from such activities. The key change introduced by this measure is the prohibition of using proceeds from gaming or lottery activities to support or finance political campaigns, candidates for office, ballot measures, or political organizations, with the exception of raffles. This amendment aims to ensure that funds generated from games of chance are directed solely towards educational, charitable, patriotic, fraternal, religious, or other public-spirited purposes.
The resolution stipulates that the proposed amendment must be submitted to the qualified electors of North Dakota during the general election in 2026, in accordance with the state's constitutional procedures. By reinforcing the limitations on the use of gaming proceeds, the amendment seeks to maintain the integrity of charitable organizations and prevent the potential misuse of funds for political purposes.