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MN SF510

MN SF510
Ranked-choice voting establishment and enforcement prohibition


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Introduced
01/23/2023
In Committee
01/23/2023
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
05/20/2024

Introduced Session

93rd Legislature 2023-2024

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, such as cities, counties, townships, and school districts, from establishing or enforcing ranked-choice voting, which is an election method where voters rank or assign numerical values to candidates in order of preference. The bill declares any existing rules, resolutions, charter provisions, or ordinances that are inconsistent with this prohibition to be void. The bill goes into effect the day after it is finally enacted and applies to elections starting from that date.

Committee Categories

Government Affairs

Sponsors (4)

Last Action

Referred to Elections (on 01/23/2023)

Bill Topics

Civil Rights, Minority Issues, and Civil Liberties
  • ‐ Voting Rights and Issues

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