1.1 	A bill for an act
1.2 	relating to elections; modifying certain requirements relating to voting systems 
1.3 	for individuals with disabilities; amending Minnesota Statutes 2005 Supplement, 
1.4 	section 206.57, subdivision 5.
1.5 	BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF MINNESOTA:

1.6 	Section 1. Minnesota Statutes 2005 Supplement, section 206.57, subdivision 5, is 
1.7 	amended to read:
1.8 		Subd. 5.Voting system for disabled voters. (a) In federal and state elections held 
1.9 	after December 31, 2005, and; in county, municipal city, and school district elections held 
1.10 	after December 31, 2007,; and in town elections  after December 31, 2007, except as 
1.11 	provided in this subdivision;  the voting method used in each polling place must include 
1.12 	a voting system that is accessible for individuals with disabilities, including nonvisual 
1.13 	accessibility for the blind and visually impaired in a manner that provides the same 
1.14 	opportunity for access and participation, including privacy and independence, as for other 
1.15 	voters. The requirements of this subdivision do not apply to town elections held in March 
1.16 	if no other election is held concurrently with the town election.
1.17 	(b) Notwithstanding any contrary provision in this subdivision, if a resident of a 
1.18 	township files a written request with the county auditor that a voting system as described 
1.19 	in this subdivision be available at a town election held in March or in November of 
1.20 	odd-numbered years, the town must make such a voting system available. A request under 
1.21 	this paragraph must be submitted by the close of filings for the election.

1.22 	Sec. 2. EFFECTIVE DATE.
 1.23 	Section 1 is effective the day following final enactment.