Bill > SF1911

This bill establishes the Minnesota Civic Fund program, which replaces the existing political contribution refund program with a new system of civic fund credits. Under this program, eligible Minnesota voters will automatically receive a civic fund credit that they can assign to qualified candidates or political party units in $25 increments, up to a total of $100 per year. Participants will be identified through voter registration lists, and individuals not registered to vote can also opt in. To be eligible to receive these credits, candidates must have a registered campaign committee, agree to voluntary spending limits, and collect a minimum number of small contributions from their constituents. The credits are non-transferable and have no cash value, and they can only be used to make contributions to qualifying candidates representing the donor's geographical area. The bill includes detailed provisions for how credits are issued, assigned, verified, and redeemed, with a cap on the total value of credits that can be redeemed each year. The program is designed to encourage grassroots political participation by giving voters a direct way to support candidates and parties, while also maintaining transparency and preventing potential abuse. The existing political contribution refund program will be phased out, with a final effective date of January 1, 2028.

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