Bill > SF3380

This bill establishes a ranked-choice voting option for local elections in Minnesota. Key provisions include: - Authorizing home rule charter or statutory cities, counties, townships, and school districts to adopt ranked-choice voting as a method of voting for local offices, either through an ordinance/resolution or a ballot question. - Defining various terms related to ranked-choice voting, such as "threshold," "surplus," and "transferable vote." - Establishing requirements for ranked-choice voting ballots, including allowing voters to rank at least 3 candidates. - Detailing the process for tabulating ranked-choice votes, including transferring surplus votes and eliminating candidates. - Requiring reporting of ranked-choice voting results, including a cast vote record. - Allowing recounts for candidates defeated in the final round. - Authorizing the Secretary of State to adopt rules to implement ranked-choice voting. - Allowing municipalities to use electronic voting systems with a reallocation feature, even if not approved by the Secretary of State. The overall intent is to provide a framework for local jurisdictions in Minnesota to implement ranked-choice voting as an alternative to traditional voting methods for certain local offices.