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Senate committee hears bill to send neutral, plain-language election guides to voters
Summary
The Senate State and Local Government Committee heard testimony on Senate Bill 22-30, which would have the Secretary of State distribute objective educational materials about ballot measures to active voters; witnesses and the secretary discussed costs, reading level, and public outreach.
Senate State and Local Government Committee members heard extended testimony on Senate Bill 22-30, a measure that would direct the North Dakota Secretary of State to prepare and distribute explanatory materials about statewide ballot measures to active voters ahead of elections.
Supporters told the committee the measure aims to give voters clear, neutral context about what a “yes” or “no” vote would do and where proposed measures originated. Senator Yana Bridal (District 19), who introduced the bill, said too many voters call her office asking what measures mean and that a short neutral explanation would help constituents decide.
The bill matters because North Dakota voters faced five statewide measures in the last general election and many callers sought clarification, the sponsor and the Secretary of State…
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