Bill > HF993

This bill amends Minnesota's election law to enhance transparency and accessibility of temporary polling locations by requiring county auditors and municipal clerks to publicly disclose details about newly established voting sites. Specifically, within five business days of designating an additional polling place, local election officials must post on their official websites the precise address, dates, and times when these temporary voting locations will be open. This requirement applies to several types of temporary polling places, including those established at the request of federally recognized Indian Tribes or postsecondary institutions with at least 100 students living on campus. The bill maintains existing provisions that allow county auditors and municipal clerks to create additional polling places with varying hours, provided they give at least 47 days' notice to the secretary of state. Additionally, the secretary of state is now required to publish these temporary polling location details on their own website within five business days of receiving notice from local election officials. This legislation aims to improve voter information and make voting more convenient by providing clear, timely information about alternative polling locations.

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https://www.revisor.mn.gov/bills/bill.php?b=House&f=HF0993&ssn=0&y=2025