21.0377.02000
Sixty-seventh
Legislative Assembly HOUSE BILL NO. 1256
of North Dakota
Introduced by
Representatives Magrum, Christensen, Fegley
Senator Heitkamp
1 A BILL for an Act to create and enact a new section to chapter 16.1-01 and a new section to
2 chapter 16.1-08.1 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to endorsements and
3 contributions by the governor and a prohibition on using nonpublic funds for elections
4 operations; and to provide a penalty.
5 BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY OF NORTH DAKOTA:
6 SECTION 1. A new section to chapter 16.1-01 of the North Dakota Century Code is created
7 and enacted as follows:
8 Use of nonpublic funds prohibited.
9 The state and political subdivisions may not solicit, accept, or use any grants or donations
10 from private persons for elections operations or administration.
11 SECTION 2. A new section to chapter 16.1-08.1 of the North Dakota Century Code is
12 created and enacted as follows:
13 Endorsements and contributions by the governor - Prohibition.
14 The governor may not endorse or make contributions, directly or indirectly, to a candidate
15 for an office of a member of the legislative assembly.
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