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MN SF3571
MN SF3571Voter registration photo ID requirement; voter identification card creation; provisional ballot establishment; reporting and appropriation
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Introduced
02/24/2020
02/24/2020
In Committee
03/11/2020
03/11/2020
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
05/17/2020
05/17/2020
Introduced Session
91st Legislature 2019-2020
Bill Summary
Voter registration photo ID requirement; voter identification card creation; provisional ballot establishment; reporting and appropriation
AI Summary
This bill establishes a voter identification card, requires voters to present proof of identity and residence when voting, creates a provisional ballot system, and makes other changes to election administration and reporting requirements.
Specifically, the bill:
- Requires a voter to present a valid photo ID, such as a driver's license, state ID, tribal ID, or new voter ID card, to vote. Voters without an accepted ID can cast a provisional ballot.
- Creates a free voter identification card that can be obtained by eligible voters who do not have another acceptable form of ID.
- Establishes a provisional ballot process for voters who cannot provide the required proof of identity and residence on election day. Provisional ballots must be verified within 7 days after the election for them to be counted.
- Changes deadlines for county and state canvassing of election results.
- Appropriates funding for implementing the new voter ID requirements, including reimbursing voters for costs of obtaining required documents.
- Requires a public education campaign on the new voter ID requirements.
The bill aims to enhance election integrity by implementing a voter ID requirement, while also ensuring access through the new voter ID card and provisional ballot process.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance, Government Affairs, Justice, Transportation and Infrastructure
Sponsors (5)
Last Action
Comm report: To pass and re-referred to Finance (on 03/11/2020)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location | Created |
|---|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.revisor.mn.gov/bills/bill.php?b=Senate&f=SF3571&ssn=0&y=2019 | 02/22/2020 |
| BillText | https://www.revisor.mn.gov/bills/text.php?number=SF3571&version=2&session=ls91&session_year=2020&session_number=0&format=pdf | 03/05/2020 |
| BillText | https://www.revisor.mn.gov/bills/text.php?number=SF3571&version=1&session=ls91&session_year=2020&session_number=0&format=pdf | 03/03/2020 |
| BillText | https://www.revisor.mn.gov/bills/text.php?number=SF3571&version=0&session=ls91&session_year=2020&session_number=0&format=pdf | 02/22/2020 |
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