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SF3097 (Legislative Session 94 (2025-2026))

Certain special election timing modification

Related bill: HF2596

AI Generated Summary

Purpose of the Bill

The bill aims to adjust the timeline for holding special county elections in Minnesota. These elections can address issues such as incurring debt, appropriating funds, or authorizing other county actions that require voter approval.

Main Provisions

  • Timing for Special Elections: The bill proposes changing the timeframe in which a special county election can be held following a resolution passed by the county board. The new timeframe is modified from within 74 days to within 84 days.

  • Ballot Questions: It stipulates the process for submitting questions to voters regarding county actions that require public vote. This includes details on the context of these questions, particularly involving financial appropriations, debts, or taxes, and ensures the question correctly states the required amount.

  • Notice Requirements: The bill mandates that notices of the election must be posted and published according to existing statutory requirements, ensuring public awareness and involvement.

Significant Changes

  • Extended Election Timeline: The most notable change is the extension of the period allowed for organizing a special election, increasing from 74 days to 84 days post-resolution.

Relevant Terms

special election, county board, voter approval, public vote, financial appropriation, notice requirements, election timing, ballot questions.

Bill text versions

Past committee meetings

Actions

DateChamberWhereTypeNameCommittee Name
March 27, 2025SenateFloorActionIntroduction and first reading
March 27, 2025SenateFloorActionReferred toElections
April 07, 2025SenateFloorActionComm report: To pass
April 07, 2025SenateFloorActionSecond reading
SenateNoteActionRule 47, returned toElections

Citations

 
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  {
    "analysis": {
      "added": [],
      "removed": [],
      "summary": "This bill references procedural requirements for posting and publishing notices of elections under section 204D.22.",
      "modified": []
    },
    "citation": "204D.22",
    "subdivision": "subdivisions 2 and 3"
  },
  {
    "analysis": {
      "added": [],
      "removed": [],
      "summary": "This citation refers to the conduct of elections as prescribed by section 204D.20.",
      "modified": []
    },
    "citation": "204D.20",
    "subdivision": ""
  },
  {
    "analysis": {
      "added": [],
      "removed": [],
      "summary": "This citation refers to the process for canvassing the returns in elections as prescribed by section 204D.27.",
      "modified": []
    },
    "citation": "204D.27",
    "subdivision": ""
  }
]

Progress through the legislative process

17%
In Committee

Sponsors