SF 535
Introduction - 94th Legislature (2025 - 2026)
Posted on 01/29/2025 09:50 a.m.
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A bill for an act
relating to elections; prohibiting counties, municipalities, and school districts from
accepting certain contributions for election expenses; amending Minnesota Statutes
2024, section 204B.32, by adding a subdivision.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF MINNESOTA:
Section 1.
Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 204B.32, is amended by adding a subdivision
to read:
new text begin Subd. 3. new text end
new text begin Contributions for election expenses prohibited. new text end
new text begin
Notwithstanding any home
rule charter or local ordinance to the contrary, a county, municipality, or school district may
not accept a contribution, in any form, from a for-profit business or a nonprofit organization
made for the purpose of paying expenses associated with conducting a federal, state, or
local election.
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