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MN SF970
Minnesota Elections Integrity Act

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Introduced
01/30/2023
In Committee
01/30/2023
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
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, titled the "Minnesota Elections Integrity Act," proposes several changes to Minnesota's election laws, including: Requiring photo ID to register to vote and to vote, with the creation of a new "voter identification card" for those who do not already have an acceptable ID. The bill also establishes provisional ballots for voters unable to provide the required ID. Prohibiting certain methods of compensation related to absentee voting, such as paying based on the number of applications collected or setting compensation thresholds. Requiring identification of individuals assisting an absentee voter or assisting a voter in the 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 for certain election-related offenses. Requiring various reporting from state agencies and appropriating funds to implement the changes. The bill aims to enhance election integrity through new voter ID requirements and various restrictions and reporting obligations related to voter registration and absentee voting.

Committee Categories

Government Affairs

Sponsors (4)

Last Action

Author added Howe (on 02/01/2023)

Taxonomy

Civil Rights, Minority Issues, and Civil Liberties
  • ‐ Voting Rights and Issues
(3 Companion Bills)

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