Bill > HF2596

This bill modifies the timing for special county elections in Minnesota by extending the window for holding such elections from 74 to 84 days after a county board adopts a resolution calling for the election. The bill specifically amends Minnesota Statutes section 375.20, which governs ballot questions that require voter approval for county actions like incurring debt, appropriating money, or exercising certain powers. Under the existing law, county boards could call a special election to be held within 74 days of adopting a resolution, but this bill increases that timeframe to 84 days. The proposed change gives county boards slightly more flexibility in scheduling special elections, while maintaining the existing requirements that the election notices must be posted and published as specified in state law, and that the election must be conducted according to standard election procedures. The ballot for such elections will continue to use a simple "Yes/No" format that asks voters to approve or reject the specific proposal being considered.

Budget and Finance, Government Affairs

https://www.revisor.mn.gov/bills/bill.php?b=House&f=HF2596&ssn=0&y=2025