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MN HF2505

MN HF2505
Political subdivisions prohibited from establishing or enforcing ranked-choice voting.


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Introduced
04/09/2021
In Committee
04/09/2021
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
05/23/2022

Introduced Session

92nd Legislature 2021-2022

Bill Summary

A bill for an act relating to elections; prohibiting political subdivisions from establishing or enforcing ranked-choice voting; proposing coding for new law in Minnesota Statutes, chapter 204B.

AI Summary

This bill prohibits political subdivisions in Minnesota, including home rule charter or statutory cities, counties, townships, and school districts, from establishing or enforcing ranked-choice voting as a method of voting for local offices. Ranked-choice voting is defined as any election method where voters rank or assign a numerical value to candidates in order of preference. The bill states that any rule, resolution, charter provision, or ordinance that is inconsistent with this prohibition is void, and the legislation takes effect the day following final enactment, applying to elections on or after that date.

Committee Categories

Budget and Finance, Government Affairs

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

Referred by Chair to Local Government Division (on 01/31/2022)

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