North Dakota SB2230: AN ACT to create and enact a new section to chapter 16.1-01 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to the secretary of state's duty to distribute educational and informational materials before an election; to provide an appropriation; and to provide an expiration date.

What the bill says

An act to create and enact a new section to chapter 16.1-01 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to the secretary of state's duty to distribute educational and informational materials before an election; to provide an appropriation; and to provide an expiration date.

From the enrolled text, April 21, 2025:

AN ACT to create and enact a new section to chapter 16.1-01 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to the secretary of state's duty to distribute educational and informational materials before an election; to provide an appropriation; and to provide an expiration date. SECTION 1. A new section to chapter 16.1-01 of the North Dakota Century Code is created and enacted as follows: Secretary of state to distribute information to qualified electors regarding ballot measures. 1. For each statewide constitutional measure approved by the legislative assembly, initiated measure, or referendum appearing on the ballot of a special, primary, or general election, the secretary of state shall create and distribute objective and factual educational materials to each individual listed as "active voter" in the central voter file not less than forty - five days before the election at which the question will be voted upon. Materials created under this subsection also must be posted at all voting locations. 2. The materials created and distributed under subsection 1 must b. The anticipated fiscal impact of the measure; c. Whether the measure was approved by the legislative assembly or originated as an initiative or referred petition; and d. An objective analysis of a vote in favor and a vote opposed. SECTION 2. APPROPRIATION - SECRETARY OF STATE - BALLOT MEASURE EDUCATIONAL MATERIALS …

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Sponsors

• Janne Myrdal (R, 19) · primary sponsor
• David Hogue (R, 38)
• Carrie McLeod (R, 45)
• Scott Meyer (R, 18)
• Karen Rohr (R, 31)

Latest actions

1. April 24, 2025: Filed with Secretary Of State 04/23
2. April 23, 2025: Signed by Governor 04/22
3. April 21, 2025: Sent to Governor
4. April 21, 2025: Signed by President
5. April 21, 2025: Signed by Speaker
6. April 16, 2025: Second reading, passed, yeas 46 nays 1
7. April 16, 2025: Concurred
8. April 10, 2025: Returned to Senate (12)
9. April 10, 2025: Second reading, passed as amended, yeas 87 nays 5
10. April 7, 2025: Reported back, do pass, place on calendar 19 0 4

Votes

• Final Passage (April 16, 2025): 46 yea, 1 nay, passed
• Final Passage (April 10, 2025): 87 yea, 5 nay, passed
• Final Passage (February 24, 2025): 47 yea, 0 nay, passed

Common questions

What is SB2230?

SB2230 is a bill in the North Dakota Legislature (69th Legislative Assembly): AN ACT to create and enact a new section to chapter 16.1-01 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to the secretary of state's duty to distribute educational and informational materials before an election; to provide an appropriation; and to provide an expiration date.

What does SB2230 do?

In its own words: An act to create and enact a new section to chapter 16.1-01 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to the secretary of state's duty to distribute educational and informational materials before an election; to provide an appropriation; and to provide an expiration date.

What is the status of SB2230?

Signed into law as of April 24, 2025. Latest action: Filed with Secretary Of State 04/23 (April 24, 2025).

Who sponsored SB2230?

Janne Myrdal (R, 19), with 4 co-sponsors.

Where is the official record for SB2230?

On the North Dakota Legislature website: https://ndlegis.gov/assembly/69-2025/regular/bill-overview/bo2230.html