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Introduced
03/09/2023
03/09/2023
In Committee
03/09/2023
03/09/2023
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; modifying the definition of major political party; amending Minnesota Statutes 2022, section 200.02, subdivision 7.
AI Summary
This bill modifies the definition of a "major political party" in Minnesota. Under the new definition, a major political party must present at least one candidate who receives votes in each county and at least 10% of the total votes cast in the last state general election, rather than the previous 5% threshold. The bill also specifies that a party that meets the new criteria becomes a major party as of January 1 following the election and retains that status for at least two state general elections, even if it fails to meet the criteria in subsequent elections. The bill is effective immediately and applies to the 2024 state primary and general elections and thereafter.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs
Sponsors (7)
Luke Frederick (D)*,
Esther Agbaje (D),
Nathan Coulter (D),
Mike Freiberg (D),
Emma Greenman (D),
Kristi Pursell (D),
Zack Stephenson (D),
Last Action
Hearing (08:30:00 3/17/2023 ) (on 03/17/2023)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.revisor.mn.gov/bills/bill.php?b=House&f=HF2802&ssn=0&y=2023 |
| BillText | https://www.revisor.mn.gov/bills/text.php?number=HF2802&version=0&session=ls93&session_year=2023&session_number=0&format=pdf |
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