§ 16.1-01-18 — Secretary of state to distribute information to qualified electors regarding ballot measures (Expired effective July 1, 2027)

ballot measures. (Expired effective July 1, 2027)
1. For each statewide constitutional measure approved by the legislative assembly,
initiated measure, or referendum appearing on the ballot of a special, primary, or
general election, the secretary of state shall create and distribute objective and factual
educational materials to each individual listed as "active voter" in the central voter file
not less than forty-five days before the election at which the question will be voted
upon. Materials created under this subsection also must be posted at all voting
locations.
2. The materials created and distributed under subsection 1 must contain:
a. An objective summary of the measure;
b. The anticipated fiscal impact of the measure;
c. Whether the measure was approved by the legislative assembly or originated as
an initiative or referred petition; and
d. An objective analysis of a vote in favor and a vote opposed.