A draft constitutional measure has been submitted to the North Dakota Secretary of State proposing changes to the state Legislature’s salary, public records, and lobbying rules. The proposal focuses on transparency, ethics, and public accountability within the government. If approved, the measure would increase public access to legislative meetings and communications, make pay raises for legislators effective only after their term ends, and restrict legislators from receiving health insurance or state benefits. The measure also requires legislators to disclose conflicts of interest before voting on bills, with penalties for non-compliance. Former legislators would be banned from lobbying for four years after leaving office. To get the measure on the 2026 Primary Election ballot, petitioners will need to collect 31,164 valid signatures from qualified North Dakota voters by February 19. The goal of the measure is to increase transparency and accountability within the state government.
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