North Dakota · 69th Legislative Assembly (2025-26) · Bill
HB 1286: 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.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 1286 is a bill introduced in the North Dakota House on January 13, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: 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. Primary sponsor: Mike Schatz (Republican). It lists 7 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (February 13, 2025): Second reading, failed to pass, yeas 32 nays 53.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
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.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 2 · Republican 5
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mike Schatz | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 39 |
| Josh Boschee | Co-sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Karla Rose Hanson | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 44 |
| Jared Hendrix | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 10 |
| Jeff Magrum | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 8 |
| Alisa Mitskog | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 25 |
| SuAnn Olson | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 8 |
| Bob Paulson | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 3 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Second reading, failed to pass, yeas 32 nays 53
- Reported back, do not pass, placed on calendar 7 6 1
- Committee Hearing 09:30
- Introduced, first reading, referred Government and Veterans Affairs Committee