BISMARCK – North Dakota’s House has passed a measure that would require disclosure of the costs of the travel and security for state officials, including the governor, lieutenant governor and their families.
Republican Rep. Bill Devlin’s bill comes after questions from lawmakers and the media about the level of personal security for Gov. Doug Burgum.
The House passed the measure 58-33 on Thursday.
The governor and Highway Patrol has claimed the records are protected by state laws that were put on the books following the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks.
Supporters of the bill argue the information is needed for budget reasons.