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Introduced
01/23/2023
01/23/2023
In Committee
01/23/2023
01/23/2023
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
05/20/2024
05/20/2024
Introduced Session
93rd Legislature 2023-2024
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 2022, 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.03, by adding a subdivision; 203B.04, subdivisions 1, 4; 203B.065; 203B.07, subdivision 3; 203B.08, subdivision 1; 203B.081, 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.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; proposing coding for new law in Minnesota Statutes, chapters 200; 201; 204C; 357; repealing Minnesota Statutes 2022, section 201.061, subdivision 7.
AI Summary
This bill, known as the "Minnesota Elections Integrity Act", proposes several key changes to Minnesota's election laws:
It requires voters to present photo identification, such as a driver's license, state identification card, or new "voter identification card", when registering to vote and when voting. The bill establishes a new voter identification card that can be obtained for free by voters who do not have other acceptable ID. The bill also prohibits certain methods of compensating individuals for soliciting, collecting, or accepting absentee ballot applications, and requires identification of individuals assisting voters in the polling place. Additionally, the bill creates a provisional ballot process for voters who cannot provide the required ID on election day. The bill makes various other changes to absentee voting, voter registration, and election administration procedures, and increases criminal penalties for certain election-related offenses. The bill appropriates funding for implementation, including for a public education campaign.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
Referred to Elections (on 01/23/2023)
Taxonomy
Civil Rights, Minority Issues, and Civil Liberties
- ‐ Campaign Finance and Political Spending
- ‐ Voting Rights and Issues
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=SF0521&ssn=0&y=2023 | 01/20/2023 |
| BillText | https://www.revisor.mn.gov/bills/text.php?number=SF521&version=0&session=ls93&session_year=2023&session_number=0&format=pdf | 01/20/2023 |
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