Petition Reform Bill Hopes to Put a Damper on Fraudulent Signors and Petitioners

Over North Dakota’s recent political past, we’ve had no shortage of stories related to petition fraud. It’s the price we’ve paid with a state law that has historically relied more on honor than teeth. This legislative session may change that. Rob Port has the news and commentary on the bipartisan-sponsored House Bill 1230 that’s intended to make it a bit more painful to submit a fraudulent signature on a petition.