SF2384 (Legislative Session 94 (2025-2026))
Election administration provisions modification
Related bill: HF2073
AI Generated Summary
The bill, S.F. No. 2384, proposes various updates to Minnesota’s election laws. Key changes include:
Election Administration Updates: The bill modifies election administration procedures, including those related to voter registration, absentee voting, and election judge appointments.
Voter Registration Changes:
- Updates election-day registration rules, including document requirements for proof of residence.
- Clarifies rules for students using postsecondary housing lists as proof of residence.
- Revises voter registration application requirements, ensuring that voter information aligns with legal eligibility criteria.
Absentee Voting Revisions:
- Updates application procedures for absentee ballots, including online submission and verification processes.
- Adds security measures by requiring verifiable identification information such as a driver’s license or Social Security number.
- Allows voters to automatically receive an absentee ballot for future elections.
Election Judge Appointments:
- Modifies requirements for appointing election judges and permits election officials to track and limit the number of voters vouched for on Election Day.
Timeline Adjustments for Elections:
- Alters election-related deadlines and procedures, including adjustments related to annexation and local government elections.
Elimination of Voting Equipment Grant Account:
- Repeals the grant account for purchasing election equipment and reallocates funds.
Technical and Clarifying Revisions:
- Updates statutory language and improves clarity in election law terminology.
In short, the bill refines Minnesota’s election laws by improving registration processes, enhancing absentee voting security, adjusting deadlines, and removing outdated provisions.
Past committee meetings
- Elections on: March 13, 2025 15:00
- Elections on: April 03, 2025 15:00
- Elections on: April 03, 2025 15:00
- Elections on: April 08, 2025 15:00
- Judiciary and Public Safety on: March 28, 2025 09:00
Actions
| Date | Chamber | Where | Type | Name | Committee Name |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| March 10, 2025 | Senate | Floor | Action | Introduction and first reading | |
| March 10, 2025 | Senate | Floor | Action | Referred to | Elections |
| March 13, 2025 | Senate | Floor | Action | Author added | |
| March 17, 2025 | Senate | Floor | Action | Comm report: To pass as amended and re-refer to | Judiciary and Public Safety |
| April 01, 2025 | Senate | Floor | Action | Comm report: To pass as amended and re-refer to | Elections |
Citations
[
{
"analysis": {
"added": [
"Clarification on proof of residence and vouching procedure for residents of certain facilities."
],
"removed": [
"Requirement for employees of residential facilities to provide a certified list of employees."
],
"summary": "Amendments related to election day registration requirements for Minnesota voters.",
"modified": [
"Voter's ability to vouch for others on election day."
]
},
"citation": "201.061",
"subdivision": "subdivision 3"
},
{
"analysis": {
"added": [
"Provision for absentee ballot applications to be submitted electronically."
],
"removed": [
""
],
"summary": "Amendments to the application procedures for absentee ballots in Minnesota.",
"modified": [
"Verification methods for electronically submitted absentee ballot applications."
]
},
"citation": "203B.04",
"subdivision": "subdivision 1"
},
{
"analysis": {
"added": [
"Specifications for clerks on administering absentee voting provisions."
],
"removed": [
""
],
"summary": "Changes in administration procedures for absentee voting in cities and towns.",
"modified": [
"Training and technical capacity requirements for clerks accessing the statewide voter registration system."
]
},
"citation": "203B.05",
"subdivision": "subdivision 1"
}
]Progress through the legislative process
In Committee