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HF2073 (Legislative Session 94 (2025-2026))

Various election administration changes made, voter registration provisions modified, absentee voting provisions modified, requirements for appointing election judges modified, timelines modified, annexation laws modified, and money transferred.

Related bill: SF2384

AI Generated Summary

This Minnesota House bill, HF 2073, authored by Representative Freiberg, proposes changes to the state's election administration, including modifications to voter registration, absentee voting, election judge appointments, and election-related timelines. Key provisions of the bill include:

  1. Voter Registration Updates:

    • Modifies election day registration requirements, including acceptable proofs of residency and vouching procedures.
    • Updates registration procedures for students living in institutional housing.
    • Ensures consistency between paper and electronic voter registration applications.

  2. Absentee Voting Amendments:

    • Updates rules regarding how absentee ballot applications can be submitted, including electronic submission.
    • Modifies the approval process for absentee applications.
    • Clarifies what information from absentee applications is publicly accessible.
    • Requires municipal clerks managing absentee voting to meet certain technical and training standards.

  3. Election Judge Requirements:

    • Modifies provisions regarding the appointment of election judges.

  4. Election Timeline Adjustments:

    • Adjusts election timelines, including those related to annexation laws that affect elections.

  5. Repeals and Fund Transfers:

    • Repeals certain provisions related to voting equipment grants and transfers associated funds.

The bill amends multiple sections of Minnesota Statutes (2024) and repeals some outdated sections. It was referred to the Committee on Elections Finance and Government Operations for further consideration.

Bill text versions

Actions

DateChamberWhereTypeNameCommittee Name
March 09, 2025HouseFloorActionIntroduction and first reading, referred toElections Finance and Government Operations
March 09, 2025HouseFloorActionIntroduction and first reading, referred toElections Finance and Government Operations

Citations

 
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        "Additional identification options for special categories of residents."
      ],
      "removed": [
        "Requirement for personal oath by vouched individual."
      ],
      "summary": "The bill amends election day registration processes under section 201.061.",
      "modified": [
        "Details regarding the use of identification cards issued by tribal governments."
      ]
    },
    "citation": "201.061",
    "subdivision": "subdivision 3"
  },
  {
    "analysis": {
      "added": [
        "New fields for voter interests and preferences."
      ],
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      "summary": "Modifications to voter registration application form requirements under section 201.071.",
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        "Clarification on eligibility and format requirements."
      ]
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  },
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    "analysis": {
      "added": [
        "Provision to apply electronically with enhanced verification measures."
      ],
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      "summary": "Amendments to absentee ballot application procedures under section 203B.04.",
      "modified": [
        "Expanded options for submission and included application for automatic absentee ballot receipt."
      ]
    },
    "citation": "203B.04",
    "subdivision": "subdivision 1"
  },
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        "Specifications for clerk training and technical requirements."
      ],
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        "Clarifications on the designation and notice processes for clerks."
      ]
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    "citation": "203B.05",
    "subdivision": "subdivision 1"
  }
]

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