Bill > HB1356

This bill creates a new section of law in North Dakota that requires the legislative council (a research and support agency for the state legislature) to disclose certain information about legislative requests to the caucus leader of the requesting legislator's political party. Specifically, when a member of the legislative assembly requests a draft bill, resolution, or revision, the legislative council must inform the caucus leader of the topic of the request and the name of the requester. Additionally, the draft bill or resolution can be shared with the caucus leader, unless the requesting legislator specifically chooses to keep it confidential by following a procedure established by the legislative council. Importantly, these records shared with caucus leaders are exempted from the state's standard open records laws, meaning they would not be subject to public disclosure requirements. This bill appears to be aimed at providing more transparency within political caucuses about potential legislative proposals while still allowing individual legislators some discretion in keeping their draft legislation private.

Military Affairs and Security

https://ndlegis.gov/assembly/69-2025/regular/bill-overview/bo1356.html