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MN SF173
MN SF173Election voter registration photo ID requirement; voter identification care creation; provisional ballots establishment; appropriations
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Introduced
01/19/2021
01/19/2021
In Committee
05/06/2021
05/06/2021
Crossed Over
05/06/2021
05/06/2021
Passed
Dead
05/23/2022
05/23/2022
Introduced Session
92nd Legislature 2021-2022
Bill Summary
A bill for an act relating to elections; requiring photo ID to register to vote and to vote; creating a voter identification card; establishing provisional ballots; requiring reports; appropriating money; amending Minnesota Statutes 2020, sections 5B.06; 13.6905, by adding a subdivision; 144.226, by adding subdivisions; 171.06, subdivisions 1, 2, by adding a subdivision; 171.061, subdivisions 1, 3, 4; 171.07, subdivisions 1a, 4, 14, by adding a subdivision; 171.071, subdivisions 1, 2; 171.10, subdivision 1; 171.11; 171.12, subdivision 3c; 171.121; 171.14; 201.022, subdivision 1; 201.061, subdivisions 1, 1a, 3; 201.071, subdivisions 1, 2, 3; 201.091, subdivision 9; 201.121, subdivision 1; 201.13, subdivision 3; 201.14; 201.145, subdivisions 2, 3, 4, 5; 201.161; 201.221, subdivision 3; 201.225, subdivision 2; 203B.04, subdivisions 1, 4; 203B.065; 203B.07, subdivision 3; 203B.08, subdivision 1; 203B.121, subdivision 2; 203B.17, subdivision 2; 203B.19; 203B.21, subdivision 3; 203B.24, subdivision 1; 204B.45, subdivision 2; 204B.46; 204C.08, subdivision 1d; 204C.10; 204C.32; 204C.33, subdivision 1; 204C.37; 205.065, subdivision 5; 205.185, subdivision 3; 205A.03, subdivision 4; 205A.10, subdivision 3; 256E.22, subdivision 1; proposing coding for new law in Minnesota Statutes, chapters 200; 201; 204C; 357; repealing Minnesota Statutes 2020, section 201.061, subdivision 7.
AI Summary
This bill requires voters to present proof of identity and residence when registering to vote or voting, creates a new voter identification card, establishes a provisional ballot process for voters unable to provide the required proof, and makes various other changes to election laws.
Specifically, the bill:
- Requires voters to present certain government-issued documents, such as a driver's license, state ID, or voter ID card, to prove their identity and residence when registering to vote or voting. Voters who cannot provide this proof can cast a provisional ballot.
- Creates a new voter identification card that can be used to prove identity and residence for voting purposes. The card will be issued free of charge.
- Modifies various deadlines and procedures related to voter registration, absentee voting, canvassing of election results, and other election administration processes.
- Requires the Secretary of State to conduct a public education campaign to inform voters about the new identification requirements.
- Provides funding and appropriations to implement the changes in the bill.
The bill's goal is to enhance election integrity by requiring more rigorous proof of voter eligibility, while also ensuring access to voting through the new voter ID card and provisional ballot process. It represents a significant change to Minnesota's election laws.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance, Government Affairs, Transportation and Infrastructure
Sponsors (5)
Last Action
Senate file first reading, referred to State Government Finance and Elections (on 05/06/2021)
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