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MN HF1641
MN HF1641Political subdivisions prohibited from establishing or enforcing ranked-choice voting.
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Introduced
02/13/2023
02/13/2023
In Committee
02/13/2023
02/13/2023
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; 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 as a method of voting for local offices. Ranked-choice voting is defined as any election method where voters rank or assign a numerical value to candidates in order of their preference. Any existing rules, resolutions, charter provisions, or ordinances that conflict with this prohibition are considered void. The bill takes effect the day after final enactment and applies to elections on or after that date.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs
Sponsors (12)
Pam Altendorf (R)*,
Matt Bliss (R),
Brian Daniels (R),
Ben Davis (R),
Jeff Dotseth (R),
Bobbie Harder (R),
Josh Heintzeman (R),
Krista Knudsen (R),
Paul Novotny (R),
Duane Quam (R),
Isaac Schultz (R),
Paul Torkelson (R),
Last Action
Author added Knudsen (on 02/20/2023)
Bill Topics
Civil Rights, Minority Issues, and Civil Liberties
- ‐ Voting Rights and Issues
Government Operations
- ‐ Intergovernmental Relations
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location | Created |
|---|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.revisor.mn.gov/bills/bill.php?b=House&f=HF1641&ssn=0&y=2023 | 02/13/2023 |
| BillText | https://www.revisor.mn.gov/bills/text.php?number=HF1641&version=0&session=ls93&session_year=2023&session_number=0&format=pdf | 02/13/2023 |
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