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North Dakota Senate Bill SB2318
North Dakota 2023-2024 Regular Session
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North Dakota 2023-2024 Regular Session

North Dakota Senate Bill SB2318

Introduced
1/16/23  
Refer
1/16/23  

Caption

Reporting of aggregate expenditures for political purposes; and to provide a penalty.

Impact

This bill has significant implications for state laws surrounding political funding and transparency in campaign financing. By clarifying the requirements for reporting and introducing new penalties for non-compliance, SB2318 seeks to bolster the integrity of electoral processes in North Dakota. Additionally, it mandates that candidates and political committees use dedicated campaign accounts, which should help mitigate the confusion between personal funds and campaign contributions.

Summary

Senate Bill 2318 aims to amend and reenact several sections of the North Dakota Century Code concerning the reporting of aggregate expenditures for political purposes. The bill introduces stricter requirements for candidates, candidate committees, and political parties regarding campaign finance disclosures. These changes emphasize transparency by requiring detailed reporting of contributions over $200, the name and mailing address of contributors, and the total amounts received during specified reporting periods, including pre-election and year-end statements.

Contention

While SB2318 supports the goal of increased transparency, it has sparked debate among lawmakers and political organizations. Proponents argue that such measures are necessary to hold political actors accountable and to safeguard the election process from undue influence by large contributions. On the other hand, critics argue that the increased reporting burden could disproportionately affect smaller candidates who may lack the resources to navigate the complex compliance requirements, potentially stifling competition in the electoral field.

Latest ND SB2318 Activity

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Companion Bills

No companion bills found.

Previously Filed As

ND SB2156

Campaign disclosure statements; to provide a penalty; to provide for application; and to provide an effective date.

ND HB1377

Campaign disclosure statements; to provide a penalty; to provide for application; and to provide an effective date.

ND HB1377

A BILL for an Act to create and enact chapter 16.1-08.2 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to campaign disclosure statements; to amend and reenact sections 15.1-09-08, 15.1-09-19, and 16.1-01-12, subdivision b of subsection 2 of section 16.1-10-02, section 16.1-10-04.1, subdivision f of subsection 8 of section 51-28-01, subsection 11 of section 54-66-01, and section 54-66-02 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to campaign disclosure statements, authorized use of state property for political purposes, and inflationary adjustments for campaign finance reporting thresholds; to repeal chapter 16.1-08.1 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to campaign disclosure statements; to provide a penalty; to provide for application; and to provide an effective date.

ND HB1583

False political advertisements; and to provide a penalty.

ND SB2156

A BILL for an Act to create and enact chapter 16.1-08.2 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to campaign disclosure statements; to amend and reenact sections 15.1-09-08, 15.1-09-19, 16.1-01-12, and 16.1-10-04.1, and subdivision f of subsection 8 of section 51-28-01 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to campaign disclosure statements; to repeal chapter 16.1-08.1 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to campaign disclosure statements; to provide a penalty; to provide for application; and to provide an effective date.

ND HB1286

Identifying the ultimate and true source of funds; and to provide a penalty.

ND HB1286

A BILL for an Act to create and enact sections 16.1-08.1-09, 16.1-08.1-10, 16.1-08.1-11, and 16.1-08.1-12 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to reporting the ultimate and true source of funds; to amend and reenact sections 16.1-08.1-01 and 16.1-10-04.1 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to political advertisements and reporting the ultimate and true sources of funds; to repeal section 16.1-08.1-08 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to identifying the ultimate and true source of funds; and to provide a penalty.

ND HB1583

A BILL for an Act to amend and reenact section 16.1-10-04 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to false political advertisements; and to provide a penalty.

ND HB1446

Party organization endorsements, certificates of endorsement, and the minimum vote required at a primary election for nomination.

ND HB1446

A BILL for an Act to amend and reenact sections 16.1-03-14 and 16.1-03-21, subsection 1 of section 16.1-08.1-02.3, subsection 1 of section 16.1-08.1-02.4, and sections 16.1-09-02, 16.1-11-06, 16.1-11-10, 16.1-11-11, 16.1-11-12, 16.1-11-18, 16.1-11-30, and 16.1-11-39, subsection 1 of section 16.1-12-02, and sections 16.1-12-09 and 16.1-13-08.1 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to placing the name of a candidate on the primary election ballot; and to repeal sections 16.1-11-05.1, 16.1-11-09, and 16.1-11-36 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to party organization endorsements, certificates of endorsement, and the minimum vote required at a primary election for nomination.

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ND SB2156

A BILL for an Act to create and enact chapter 16.1-08.2 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to campaign disclosure statements; to amend and reenact sections 15.1-09-08, 15.1-09-19, 16.1-01-12, and 16.1-10-04.1, and subdivision f of subsection 8 of section 51-28-01 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to campaign disclosure statements; to repeal chapter 16.1-08.1 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to campaign disclosure statements; to provide a penalty; to provide for application; and to provide an effective date.

ND SB2156

A BILL for an Act to create and enact chapter 16.1-08.2 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to campaign disclosure statements; to amend and reenact sections 15.1-09-08, 15.1-09-19, 16.1-01-12, and 16.1-10-04.1, and subdivision f of subsection 8 of section 51-28-01 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to campaign disclosure statements; to repeal chapter 16.1-08.1 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to campaign disclosure statements; to provide a penalty; to provide for application; and to provide an effective date.

ND HB1377

A BILL for an Act to create and enact chapter 16.1-08.2 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to campaign disclosure statements; to amend and reenact sections 15.1-09-08, 15.1-09-19, and 16.1-01-12, subdivision b of subsection 2 of section 16.1-10-02, section 16.1-10-04.1, subdivision f of subsection 8 of section 51-28-01, subsection 11 of section 54-66-01, and section 54-66-02 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to campaign disclosure statements, authorized use of state property for political purposes, and inflationary adjustments for campaign finance reporting thresholds; to repeal chapter 16.1-08.1 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to campaign disclosure statements; to provide a penalty; to provide for application; and to provide an effective date.

ND HB1377

A BILL for an Act to create and enact chapter 16.1-08.2 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to campaign disclosure statements; to amend and reenact sections 15.1-09-08, 15.1-09-19, and 16.1-01-12, subdivision b of subsection 2 of section 16.1-10-02, section 16.1-10-04.1, subdivision f of subsection 8 of section 51-28-01, subsection 11 of section 54-66-01, and section 54-66-02 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to campaign disclosure statements, authorized use of state property for political purposes, and inflationary adjustments for campaign finance reporting thresholds; to repeal chapter 16.1-08.1 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to campaign disclosure statements; to provide a penalty; to provide for application; and to provide an effective date.