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.
Past committee meetings
- Elections on: March 25, 2025 15:00
- Judiciary and Public Safety on: March 28, 2025 09:00
Actions
| Date | Chamber | Where | Type | Name | Committee Name |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| February 24, 2025 | Senate | Floor | Action | Introduction and first reading | |
| February 24, 2025 | Senate | Floor | Action | Referred to | Elections |
| March 27, 2025 | Senate | Floor | Action | Comm report: To pass as amended and re-refer to | Judiciary and Public Safety |
| March 27, 2025 | Senate | Floor | Action | Author added | |
| April 01, 2025 | Senate | Floor | Action | Comm report: To pass | |
| April 01, 2025 | Senate | Floor | Action | Second reading | |
| April 02, 2025 | Senate | Floor | Action | Authors added | |
| May 16, 2025 | Senate | Floor | Action | Author added | |
| Senate | Note | Action | Rule 47, returned to | Judiciary and Public Safety |
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": ""
},
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"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": ""
}
]