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MN HF3666
MN HF3666Elections; intimidation of election officials prohibited, interference with the performance of a duty of election administration by an election official prohibited, penalties provided, and money appropriated.
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Introduced
02/21/2022
02/21/2022
In Committee
03/17/2022
03/17/2022
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
05/23/2022
05/23/2022
Introduced Session
92nd Legislature 2021-2022
Bill Summary
A bill for an act relating to elections; prohibiting intimidation of election officials; prohibiting interference with the performance of a duty of election administration by an election official; providing penalties; appropriating money; amending Minnesota Statutes 2020, sections 8.31, subdivision 1; 211B.32, subdivision 1; proposing coding for new law in Minnesota Statutes, chapter 211B.
AI Summary
This bill prohibits the intimidation or interference with election officials in the performance of their duties. It amends existing law to allow the Attorney General to investigate and assist in the enforcement of laws related to intimidation and interference with election officials. The bill also creates new penalties, including criminal penalties and civil remedies, for those who violate these provisions. Additionally, the bill appropriates $178,000 in fiscal year 2023 to the Attorney General for the enforcement of these new laws.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance, Justice
Sponsors (5)
Emma Greenman (D)*,
Kristin Bahner (D),
Luke Frederick (D),
Kaohly Her (D),
Carlie Kotyza-Witthuhn (D),
Last Action
Author added Her (on 03/23/2022)
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