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Secretary of State, Ethics Commission back annual statements of interest; League of Cities objects to online posting requirement
Summary
Secretary of State Michael Howe and the North Dakota Ethics Commission told the House Political Subdivisions Committee they support House Bill 14-69, which would require officials who must file statements of interest to update them annually and expand disclosure thresholds.
Secretary of State Michael Howe and the North Dakota Ethics Commission told the House Political Subdivisions Committee they support House Bill 14-69, which would require officials who must file statements of interest to update them annually and would add a reporting threshold for goods and services sold to government by businesses in which the filer or spouse holds a 10% or greater ownership interest.
Howe said the bill sets "year over year transparency for changes candidates may have in their personal or business interests" and would require filings with the appropriate filing officer by January 15 (Howe…
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