SF828 (Legislative Session 94 (2025-2026))
Working group on local campaign finance reporting establishment and appropriation
Related bill: HF71
AI Generated Summary
Senate File No. 828 is a bill introduced in the Minnesota Senate that focuses on the oversight of campaign finance reporting by local candidates. The primary objective of the bill is to establish a working group to explore whether local campaign finance reports, which candidates for office in counties, municipalities, school districts, and other sub-state levels currently file locally, should instead be filed with the state's Campaign Finance and Public Disclosure Board.
The working group will consist of members from various government and political entities, including representatives from different political parties, the Campaign Finance and Public Disclosure Board, and associations representing cities, counties, townships, and school boards. The group will evaluate the current system, determine the support local filing officers provide to candidates and the public, and assess potential changes to reporting requirements. The group will also consider the impact of increasing the workload on the state board and propose any necessary legislation.
The bill mandates that this working group provide a report by January 15, 2026, detailing their activities, findings, and any legislative recommendations. The group will dissolve after submitting its report or by January 16, 2026, whichever is later.
Additionally, the bill includes a one-time appropriation for fiscal year 2025 from the general fund to support the activities of the working group. The funds will be managed by the Legislative Coordinating Commission and are available until June 30, 2026.
Actions
| Date | Chamber | Where | Type | Name | Committee Name |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January 29, 2025 | Senate | Floor | Action | Introduction and first reading | |
| January 29, 2025 | House | Floor | Action | Introduction and first reading | |
| January 29, 2025 | Senate | Floor | Action | Referred to | Elections |
| January 29, 2025 | House | Floor | Action | Referred to | Elections |
| February 12, 2025 | Senate | Floor | Action | Comm report: To pass as amended and re-refer to | State and Local Government |
| March 02, 2025 | Senate | Floor | Action | Comm report: To pass as amended and re-refer to | Rules and Administration |
| March 23, 2025 | Senate | Floor | Action | Comm report: To pass as amended and re-refer to | Elections |
Citations
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"summary": "This section of the bill references the compensation and reimbursement rules for public members of state boards and commissions under section 15.059.",
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"Proposal for reports to be filed with state board instead of local offices."
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"summary": "The bill involves the reporting requirements for local candidates under Minnesota Statutes chapter 211A.",
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"Assessment of current local filing support."
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