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MN HF1188
MN HF1188Photo ID required to register to vote and to vote; voter ID card created; provisional ballots established; compensation methods prohibited; identification of individuals acting as agent for absentee voter or providing assistance to voter required; counties, municipalities, and school districts prohibited from accepting contributions; absentee voting requirements amended; and money appropriated.
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Introduced
02/01/2023
02/01/2023
In Committee
02/01/2023
02/01/2023
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 proposes several key changes to Minnesota's election laws:
It requires voters to present a valid photo ID, such as a driver's license, state ID, or new voter ID card, in order to register to vote and to vote in person. It creates a new voter ID card that can be obtained for free and used for voting purposes only. The bill also establishes a provisional ballot process for voters who cannot provide the required ID.
The bill prohibits certain compensation methods related to collecting absentee ballot applications, requires identification of individuals assisting voters, and prohibits counties, municipalities, and school districts from accepting contributions for election expenses. It also amends requirements for in-person absentee voting locations and increases criminal penalties for certain election-related offenses.
Additionally, the bill makes various conforming changes to statutes related to the new voter ID requirements, including updates to the statewide voter registration system and changes to driver's license and ID card application and issuance procedures.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs
Sponsors (6)
Dawn Gillman (R)*,
Patti Anderson (R),
Brian Daniels (R),
Bobbie Harder (R),
Krista Knudsen (R),
Tom Murphy (R),
Last Action
Author added Murphy (on 03/09/2023)
Taxonomy
Civil Rights, Minority Issues, and Civil Liberties
- ‐ Campaign Finance and Political Spending
- ‐ Voting Rights and Issues
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| Document Type | Source Location | Created |
|---|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.revisor.mn.gov/bills/bill.php?b=House&f=HF1188&ssn=0&y=2023 | 02/02/2023 |
| BillText | https://www.revisor.mn.gov/bills/text.php?number=HF1188&version=0&session=ls93&session_year=2023&session_number=0&format=pdf | 02/02/2023 |
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