Bill > HF913

This bill modifies Minnesota election law by adding a new requirement that canvassing boards cannot certify election results until they have completed two specific tasks: ballot reconciliation (as defined in section 204C.20) and postelection review (as defined in section 206.89). Currently, canvassing boards are limited to duties specified in sections 204C.32 to 204C.39, but this bill adds an additional procedural step before they can officially certify election results. The purpose appears to be ensuring a more thorough verification process by mandating that comprehensive ballot accounting and post-election verification procedures are fully completed before an election's results can be formally certified. This additional layer of review could help increase transparency and confidence in election processes by requiring election officials to thoroughly validate ballots and voting records before declaring final results.

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https://www.revisor.mn.gov/bills/bill.php?b=House&f=HF0913&ssn=0&y=2025