Purpose of the Bill

The purpose of this bill is to modify existing provisions relating to election judges in Minnesota to enhance the integrity and accuracy of the voting process.

Main Provisions

• The bill specifies procedures for election judges regarding the handling of ballots.
• Before voting starts, at least two election judges are required to certify the number of ballots delivered to each precinct.
• The bill allows judges to assume the initial total count for prepackaged ballots is correct but mandates that two judges verify this by counting the ballots in each package when opened.
• Any discrepancies in the ballot count must be reported and noted in the incident log.
• Election judges must each initial the backs of all ballots either before voting begins or as soon as possible thereafter.

Significant Changes

• This bill clarifies the responsibilities of election judges in counting and confirming the number of prepackaged ballots.
• It introduces a requirement for documenting any discrepancies in ballot counts in the incident log, ensuring a formal record is kept.

Relevant Terms

election judges, ballots, precinct, counting, initialing, discrepancy, incident log, prepackaged ballots.