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MN HF293

MN HF293
Photo ID required to register to vote and to vote, voter ID card created, provisional ballots established, reports required, and money appropriated.


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Introduced
01/25/2021
In Committee
01/25/2021
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
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 proposes the following key provisions: This bill requires photo ID to register to vote and to vote, creates a voter identification card, establishes provisional ballots, requires reports, and appropriates money. It amends numerous sections of Minnesota statutes related to voter registration, voter ID requirements, provisional balloting, and administration of elections. Key changes include requiring voters to present proof of identity and residence to register and vote, establishing a new voter identification card, allowing for provisional ballots for voters unable to meet ID requirements, and modifying various deadlines and procedures for election administration and canvassing. The bill also appropriates funding to implement the new voter ID requirements.

Committee Categories

Budget and Finance

Sponsors (26)

Last Action

Author added Boe (on 04/19/2022)

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