HF 4493

as introduced - 91st Legislature (2019 - 2020) Posted on 03/16/2020 10:01am

A bill for an act
relating to elections; requiring the secretary of state to amend rules to recognize
a medical bill as a proof of residence on election day; authorizing rulemaking.

BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF MINNESOTA:

Section 1. new text begin ELECTION DAY REGISTRATION; USE OF MEDICAL BILL TO
PROVE RESIDENCE.
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new text begin The secretary of state must amend Minnesota Rules, section 8200.5100, subpart 2, to
allow an eligible voter to prove residence in a precinct on election day by presenting a
medical bill. The amendment to the rule must be effective no later than August 11, 2020.
The secretary of state may use the good cause exemption under Minnesota Statutes, section
14.388, subdivision 1, clause (3), to adopt rules under this section and Minnesota Statutes,
section 14.386, does not apply except as provided under Minnesota Statutes, section 14.388.
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new text begin EFFECTIVE DATE. new text end

new text begin This section is effective the day following final enactment.
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