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Introduced
02/24/2022
02/24/2022
In Committee
02/24/2022
02/24/2022
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; requiring photo ID to register to vote and to vote; creating a voter identification card; establishing provisional ballots; prohibiting certain methods of compensation related to absentee voting; requiring identification of individuals acting as an agent for an absentee voter; requiring identification of individuals providing assistance to a voter in a polling place; prohibiting certain activities related to voter registration and absentee voting; prohibiting counties, municipalities, and school districts from accepting certain contributions for election expenses; amending requirements for in-person absentee voting polling places; increasing criminal penalties; 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, 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; 203B.03, by adding a subdivision; 203B.04, subdivision 4; 203B.065; 203B.07, subdivision 3; 203B.081, subdivision 1; 203B.17, subdivision 2; 203B.19; 203B.21, subdivision 3; 204B.32, by adding a subdivision; 204B.45, subdivision 2; 204B.46; 204C.08, subdivision 1d; 204C.10; 204C.15, subdivision 1; 204C.32; 204C.33, subdivision 1; 204C.37; 205.065, subdivision 5; 205.185, subdivision 3; 205A.03, subdivision 4; 205A.10, subdivision 3; 211B.07; 211B.13, subdivision 1; 256E.22, subdivision 1; Minnesota Statutes 2021 Supplement, sections 201.071, subdivision 2; 201.225, subdivision 2; 203B.04, subdivision 1; 203B.08, subdivision 1; 203B.121, subdivision 2; 203B.24, subdivision 1; proposing coding for new law in Minnesota Statutes, chapters 200; 201; 204C; 357; repealing Minnesota Statutes 2020, section 201.061, subdivision 7. 1
AI Summary
This bill, titled the "Minnesota Elections Integrity Act", proposes several changes to election laws in Minnesota:
It requires voters to present photo identification, such as a driver's license, state ID, or newly created voter ID card, to register to vote and to vote. It creates a free voter ID card and process for obtaining one. The bill also establishes provisional ballots for voters who cannot provide the required identification on election day.
The bill prohibits certain methods of compensating individuals for soliciting or collecting absentee ballot applications, and requires identification of individuals assisting voters in person or with absentee ballots. It increases criminal penalties for certain election-related offenses.
The bill also modifies requirements for in-person absentee voting locations, changes canvassing timelines, and prohibits counties, municipalities, and school districts from accepting certain contributions for election expenses.
Overall, the key provisions of this bill focus on implementing new voter ID requirements, restricting certain absentee voting practices, and increasing security measures around elections in Minnesota.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs
Sponsors (3)
Last Action
Referred to State Government Finance and Policy and Elections (on 02/24/2022)
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=SF3398&ssn=0&y=2021 | 02/24/2022 |
| BillText | https://www.revisor.mn.gov/bills/text.php?number=SF3398&version=0&session=ls92&session_year=2022&session_number=0&format=pdf | 02/24/2022 |
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