SF1812 (Legislative Session 94 (2025-2026))
Election-related bribery and solicitation prohibitions expansion
Related bill: HF1378
AI Generated Summary
This bill modifies certain filing dates and reporting requirements related to elections in Minnesota. It amends Minnesota Statutes 2024, specifically addressing sections on statements of economic interest and candidate filing deadlines.
Key changes include: - Adjusting the timeline for filing a statement of economic interest for public officials, judges, county commissioners, and certain candidates. - Requiring candidates who file an affidavit of candidacy or petition to appear on a ballot to submit their economic interest statement within 14 days after the candidate filing period ends. - Updating deadlines for officials requiring Senate confirmation and members of the Minnesota Racing Commission to file relevant disclosures.
Overall, the bill standardizes and clarifies the timing for reporting financial interests and filing requirements related to elections.
Actions
| Date | Chamber | Where | Type | Name | Committee Name |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| February 23, 2025 | House | Floor | Action | Introduction and first reading | |
| February 23, 2025 | Senate | Floor | Action | Introduction and first reading | |
| February 23, 2025 | House | Floor | Action | Referred to | Elections |
| February 23, 2025 | Senate | Floor | Action | Referred to | Elections |
| March 26, 2025 | Senate | Floor | Action | Comm report: To pass as amended and re-refer to | Judiciary and Public Safety |
| March 26, 2025 | Senate | Floor | Action | Author added | |
| March 31, 2025 | Senate | Floor | Action | Comm report: To pass | |
| March 31, 2025 | Senate | Floor | Action | Second reading | |
| April 01, 2025 | Senate | Floor | Action | Authors added |
Citations
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"analysis": {
"added": [
"Expanded definitions for what constitutes bribery within the context of elections."
],
"removed": [],
"summary": "The bill amends the bribery, treating, and solicitation laws for elections under section 211B.13.",
"modified": [
"Clarified what constitutes illegal inducement of voters and election-related activities."
]
},
"citation": "211B.13",
"subdivision": "Subdivision 1"
},
{
"analysis": {
"added": [],
"removed": [],
"summary": "The bill refers to prohibitions related to election disbursements under section 211B.15.",
"modified": []
},
"citation": "211B.15",
"subdivision": ""
},
{
"analysis": {
"added": [
"Allows civil enforcement of election-related bribery laws by the attorney general or county attorney."
],
"removed": [],
"summary": "The bill provides civil enforcement rights under section 8.31 by the attorney general or county attorney.",
"modified": []
},
"citation": "8.31",
"subdivision": ""
}
]