The North Dakota House of Representatives recently passed Senate Bill 2156, which includes several changes to campaign finance disclosures. The bill solidifies reporting deadlines for political candidates, parties, and committees based on specific dates, raises the bar for contributor disclosures, and adds new expenditure categories. Fines for late financial reports were also adjusted, with public disclosure of those who do not pay their fines planned. The changes are set to take effect on January 1, 2026. Representative Scott Louser, R-Minot, expressed optimism that the reforms would modernize the system and make it more accessible to the public.
The bill passed the House with a strong 85-5 vote after receiving unanimous approval in the Senate. It will now return to the Senate for a concurrence vote, with the possibility of a conference committee review. Overall, the changes aim to streamline the campaign finance reporting process and improve transparency in political contributions in North Dakota.
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