Bill > SF2493

This bill modifies several provisions related to absentee voting and election procedures in Minnesota, primarily by reducing the number of days before an election that certain election-related activities must occur. Specifically, the bill changes the timeline for mailing absentee ballots from 46 days to 28 days before regularly scheduled, primary, general, and special elections. The bill also adjusts the time for returning absentee ballots on election day, moving the deadline from 8:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. Additionally, the bill introduces a new requirement that election officials cannot release unofficial election results for a precinct unless the results include all votes cast, including absentee ballots. The legislation affects various aspects of election administration, including ballot preparation, sample ballot posting, voter notification, and temporary polling locations. These changes aim to streamline the absentee voting process and potentially reduce the administrative burden on election officials while maintaining the integrity of the voting process. The bill applies to various types of elections, including state, county, municipal, and special elections, and includes provisions for unique voting scenarios such as elections on Indian reservations and at postsecondary institutions.

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https://www.revisor.mn.gov/bills/bill.php?b=Senate&f=SF2493&ssn=0&y=2025