HB1298 — A BILL for an Act to create and enact a new section to chapter 11‑10, a new section to chapter 40‑05, and a new section to chapter 58‑03 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to prohibiting counties, cities, and townships from contracting with lobbyists; to amend and reenact section 54‑05.1‑02 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to the definition of lobbyist and prohibiting lobbyists from receiving public funds from political subdivisions; and to provide a penalty.

HB1298 — A BILL for an Act to create and enact a new section to chapter 11‑10, a new section to chapter 40‑05, and a new section to chapter 58‑03 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to prohibiting counties, cities, and townships from contracting with lobbyists; to amend and reenact section 54‑05.1‑02 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to the definition of lobbyist and prohibiting lobbyists from receiving public funds from political subdivisions; and to provide a penalty. · Informed CitizenryHB1298 prohibits counties, cities, and townships from using public funds to contract with individuals to influence legislation or executive decisions, unless specifically permitted by law or approv…Open in Informed Citizenry