Bill

Bill > SF2424


MN SF2424

MN SF2424
Ranked-choice voting local election jurisdictions option to adopt authorization and procedures for adoption, implementation and use establishment; municipalities use of electronic voting systems with a reallocation feature authorization; rulemaking


summary

Introduced
03/13/2019
In Committee
03/13/2019
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
05/17/2020

Introduced Session

91st Legislature 2019-2020

Bill Summary

Ranked-choice voting local election jurisdictions option to adopt authorization and procedures for adoption, implementation and use establishment; municipalities use of electronic voting systems with a reallocation feature authorization; rulemaking

AI Summary

This bill authorizes local jurisdictions in Minnesota, such as cities, counties, townships, and school districts, to adopt ranked-choice voting as a method of voting for local offices. The bill establishes procedures for the adoption, implementation, and use of ranked-choice voting, including requirements for ballot formatting, vote tabulation, reporting of results, and recounts. The bill also requires that any new voting equipment purchased in Minnesota be capable of conducting ranked-choice voting elections. The bill amends existing state laws to accommodate the use of ranked-choice voting.

Committee Categories

Government Affairs

Sponsors (5)

Last Action

Referred to State Government Finance and Policy and Elections (on 03/13/2019)

bill text


bill summary

Loading...

bill summary

Loading...
Loading...