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ND HB1158

Bill

Official Source

Status

Passed

3/28/2025

Primary Sponsor

Greg Stemen

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Origin

House of Representatives

69th Legislative Assembly

AI Summary

  • Records related to petition approval requests for initiated or referred measures received by the Secretary of State are classified as exempt from public disclosure

  • The exemption expires when the Secretary of State rules on the petition's sufficiency under section 16.1-01-10, or after 35 days from receipt, whichever comes first

  • Adds a new section to chapter 44-04 of the North Dakota Century Code governing open records

  • Passed the House 90-0 and the Senate 45-1 during the 69th Legislative Assembly (2025 session)

Legislative Description

The exempt status of records related to petitions in possession of the secretary of state.

Last Action

Filed with Secretary Of State 03/27

3/31/2025

Committee Referrals

State and Local Government2/13/2025
Political Subdivisions1/7/2025

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