Bill > HF596

This bill changes the data classification of election judges' party affiliations, making them public data on individuals. Currently, election judges' party affiliations were treated as restricted information that could only be shared in limited circumstances to verify party balance requirements. Under the new bill, each appointing authority (such as county or local election officials) must maintain a list of election judges that clearly indicates their major political party affiliation or notes if they do not affiliate with a major party. This list will now be considered public data, meaning anyone can request and view information about an election judge's party registration. The bill repeals the previous provision that limited sharing of party affiliation data and amends relevant sections of Minnesota statutes to reflect this change in data classification. By making this information publicly accessible, the bill aims to increase transparency in the election judge selection and assignment process, allowing citizens to more easily understand the political composition of local election workforces.

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https://www.revisor.mn.gov/bills/bill.php?b=House&f=HF0596&ssn=0&y=2025