This bill proposes a constitutional amendment to allow counties, municipalities, and school districts in Minnesota to lower the voting age to 16 for local elections. It also includes conforming changes to Minnesota Statutes, such as voter registration forms and absentee ballot requirements, ensuring that eligible 16- and 17-year-olds can participate in local elections while maintaining the minimum voting age of 18 for state and federal elections.

Key provisions of the bill: - Grants political subdivisions the authority to permit 16- and 17-year-olds to vote in local elections while keeping all other voter eligibility requirements unchanged. - Updates voter registration forms, polling place procedures, and absentee ballot processes to accommodate those younger voters. - Requires the proposed constitutional amendment to be placed on the ballot for the 2026 general election, allowing Minnesota voters to decide on the change.

If passed, this bill would give local governments the option to expand voting rights for younger residents in municipal, county, and school district elections.