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March 26, 2025 Update from the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) - FinCEN has issued an interim final rule that removes the requirement for U.S. companies and U.S. persons to report beneficial ownership information (BOI) to FinCEN under the Corporate Transparency Act.

North Dakota Secretary of State Michael Howe warns businesses and nonprofits to be aware of misleading letters offering to file annual reports on their behalf. The senders may appear to be working with the North Dakota Office of the Secretary of State and the letters may look like a bill, ask for hefty fees, and/or express a sense of urgency. 

Legislators, lobbyists, the Capitol Press corps, and state executive elected officials participated in the Capitol Classic basketball shoot-out today to raise over $24,000 for Special Olympics North Dakota. The executive elected officials defeated seven other teams to win the coveted Capitol Classic Trophy. 

Secretary of State Michael Howe announced today that a proposed petition to initiate a constitutional measure was submitted to the Office of the Secretary of State for review and approval to circulate. The proposed constitutional initiative relates to public records, legislative salaries, and lobbying. 

North Dakota Secretary of State Michael Howe has approved the format of a petition to initiate a statutory measure on the ballot related to vehicle window tinting. Proponents now have until February 24, 2026, one year after notice of approval, to collect signatures and submit them to the Office of the Secretary of State for review.