Bill > HF637

This bill clarifies the employment status of election judges in Minnesota by specifying that election judges are not considered employees of the appointing authority (such as a county or municipality) that selects them to work during elections. The legislation prohibits appointing authorities from imposing employment conditions on election judges that are unrelated to their specific duties as election workers or that would be typically required for permanent employees. In other words, the bill aims to protect election judges from being treated like regular full-time employees and ensures that their appointment and requirements are narrowly focused on their specific role in managing polling places and conducting elections. Election judges are typically part-time, temporary workers who help run polling places on election day, and this bill seeks to provide clarity about their distinct status compared to regular government employees.

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https://www.revisor.mn.gov/bills/bill.php?b=House&f=HF0637&ssn=0&y=2025