HF2095 (Legislative Session 94 (2025-2026))
Counties authorized to establish pools of election judges by random selection, and counties and cities allowed to required appointed registered voters to serve as election judges.
Related bill: SF2024
AI Generated Summary
This Minnesota House bill (H.F. No. 2095) proposes changes to the election process by allowing counties to create pools of potential election judges through a random selection of registered voters. The bill grants county boards the authority to direct county auditors to randomly choose individuals from voter registration lists to form these pools. Selected individuals may then be appointed to serve as election judges in polling places or on absentee ballot boards.
Key provisions include: - Election judges must meet existing eligibility and qualification standards under Minnesota law. - If designated, a registered voter is obligated to serve as an election judge. - The selection process cannot exclude individuals based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, or economic status.
The bill amends Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 204B.21, by adding a new subdivision to implement these changes. It has been referred to the Committee on Elections Finance and Government Operations for further consideration.
Bill text versions
- Introduction PDF file
Actions
Date | Chamber | Where | Type | Name | Committee Name |
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March 09, 2025 | House | Floor | Action | Introduction and first reading, referred to | Elections Finance and Government Operations |
March 09, 2025 | House | Floor | Action | Introduction and first reading, referred to | Elections Finance and Government Operations |