Bill > HF3557

This bill makes several modifications to election administration in Minnesota, including: - Changing voter registration requirements, such as allowing voters to provide a physical description of their residence location if they lack a specific physical address, and requiring voter registration applications to include a space for this information. - Amending the process for filling vacancies in nominations for certain federal and state offices, including requiring a special election to be held if a candidate for U.S. Senator or Representative dies, withdraws, or is declared ineligible after the 79th day before the general election. - Expanding requirements for providing voting instructions and sample ballots in languages other than English, including mandatory translations in the three most commonly spoken non-English languages in the state. - Modifying the tabulation process and equipment requirements in precincts using ballot tabulators. - Changing the timeline for notifying counties and the Secretary of State about upcoming municipal and school district elections. - Amending the recount threshold requirements for certain races and ballot questions. - Updating the vacancy in nomination process for certain state and federal offices. The bill aims to make various changes to election administration and voter registration in Minnesota, with the goal of improving the voting process and accessibility for all eligible voters.