Minnesota Legislature
HF 1830
3rd Engrossment - 93rd Legislature (2023 - 2024) Posted on 04/25/2023 12:22pm
2.41 2.42
2.43 2.44 2.45 2.46 2.47 2.48 3.1 3.2 3.3 3.4 3.5 3.6
3.7 3.8 3.9 3.10 3.11 3.12 3.13 3.14 3.15 3.16 3.17 3.18 3.19 3.20 3.21 3.22 3.23 3.24 3.25 3.26 3.27 3.28 3.29 3.30 3.31 3.32 4.1 4.2 4.3 4.4 4.5 4.6 4.7 4.8
4.9 4.10 4.11 4.12 4.13 4.14 4.15 4.16 4.17 4.18 4.19 4.20 4.21 4.22 4.23 4.24 4.25 4.26 4.27 4.28
4.29 4.30 4.31 4.32 5.1 5.2 5.3 5.4 5.5 5.6
5.7 5.8 5.9 5.10 5.11 5.12 5.13 5.14 5.15 5.16
5.17 5.18 5.19 5.20
5.21 5.22 5.23 5.24 5.25 5.26
5.27
5.28 5.29 5.30 5.31 5.32 5.33 6.1 6.2 6.3 6.4 6.5
6.6 6.7 6.8 6.9 6.10 6.11 6.12 6.13 6.14 6.15 6.16 6.17 6.18 6.19 6.20 6.21 6.22 6.23 6.24 6.25 6.26 6.27 6.28 6.29 6.30 6.31 6.32 6.33 6.34 7.1 7.2 7.3 7.4 7.5 7.6 7.7 7.8 7.9 7.10 7.11 7.12 7.13 7.14 7.15 7.16 7.17 7.18 7.19 7.20 7.21 7.22 7.23 7.24 7.25 7.26 7.27 7.28 7.29 7.30 7.31 7.32 7.33 7.34 7.35 8.1 8.2 8.3 8.4 8.5 8.6 8.7 8.8 8.9 8.10 8.11 8.12 8.13 8.14 8.15 8.16 8.17 8.18 8.19 8.20 8.21 8.22 8.23 8.24
8.25 8.26 8.27 8.28 8.29 8.30 8.31 8.32 8.33 9.1 9.2 9.3 9.4 9.5 9.6 9.7 9.8 9.9 9.10 9.11 9.12 9.13 9.14 9.15 9.16 9.17 9.18 9.19 9.20 9.21 9.22 9.23 9.24 9.25 9.26 9.27 9.28 9.29 9.30 9.31 9.32 9.33 9.34 10.1 10.2 10.3 10.4 10.5 10.6 10.7 10.8 10.9 10.10 10.11 10.12 10.13 10.14 10.15 10.16 10.17 10.18 10.19 10.20 10.21 10.22 10.23 10.24 10.25 10.26 10.27 10.28 10.29 10.30 10.31 10.32 10.33 10.34 11.1 11.2 11.3 11.4 11.5 11.6 11.7 11.8 11.9 11.10 11.11 11.12 11.13 11.14 11.15 11.16 11.17 11.18 11.19 11.20 11.21 11.22 11.23 11.24 11.25 11.26 11.27 11.28 11.29 11.30 11.31 11.32 11.33 12.1 12.2 12.3 12.4 12.5 12.6 12.7 12.8 12.9 12.10 12.11 12.12 12.13 12.14 12.15 12.16 12.17 12.18 12.19 12.20 12.21 12.22 12.23 12.24 12.25 12.26 12.27 12.28 12.29 12.30 12.31 12.32 12.33 12.34 13.1 13.2 13.3 13.4 13.5 13.6 13.7 13.8 13.9 13.10 13.11 13.12 13.13 13.14 13.15 13.16 13.17 13.18 13.19 13.20 13.21 13.22 13.23 13.24 13.25 13.26 13.27 13.28 13.29 13.30 13.31 13.32 13.33 13.34 14.1 14.2 14.3
14.4 14.5 14.6 14.7 14.8 14.9 14.10 14.11 14.12 14.13 14.14
14.15 14.16 14.17 14.18 14.19 14.20 14.21 14.22 14.23 14.24 14.25 14.26 14.27 14.28 14.29 14.30 14.31 14.32 14.33 14.34 15.1 15.2 15.3 15.4 15.5 15.6 15.7 15.8 15.9 15.10 15.11 15.12 15.13 15.14 15.15
15.16 15.17 15.18 15.19 15.20 15.21 15.22 15.23 15.24 15.25 15.26 15.27 15.28 15.29 15.30 15.31 15.32 15.33 15.34 16.1 16.2 16.3 16.4 16.5 16.6 16.7 16.8 16.9 16.10 16.11 16.12 16.13 16.14 16.15 16.16 16.17 16.18 16.19 16.20 16.21 16.22 16.23 16.24 16.25 16.26
16.27 16.28 16.29 16.30
16.31 16.32 16.33 16.34 17.1 17.2 17.3 17.4 17.5 17.6
17.7 17.8 17.9 17.10 17.11 17.12
17.13 17.14 17.15 17.16 17.17
17.18 17.19
17.20
17.21 17.22
17.23
17.24 17.25 17.26 17.27 17.28 17.29 17.30 17.31 17.32 18.1 18.2 18.3 18.4 18.5 18.6 18.7 18.8 18.9 18.10 18.11 18.12 18.13 18.14 18.15 18.16 18.17 18.18 18.19 18.20 18.21 18.22 18.23
18.24 18.25 18.26 18.27 18.28 18.29 18.30 18.31 19.1 19.2 19.3 19.4 19.5 19.6 19.7 19.8 19.9 19.10
19.11 19.12 19.13 19.14 19.15 19.16 19.17 19.18 19.19 19.20 19.21 19.22 19.23 19.24 19.25 19.26
19.27
19.28 19.29 19.30 19.31
19.32 19.33
19.34
19.35 19.36 20.1 20.2 20.3 20.4 20.5 20.6 20.7 20.8 20.9 20.10 20.11 20.12 20.13 20.14 20.15 20.16 20.17 20.18 20.19 20.20
20.21 20.22 20.23 20.24 20.25 20.26 20.27
20.28 20.29 20.30 20.31 20.32 20.33 20.34 20.35 21.1 21.2 21.3 21.4 21.5 21.6 21.7 21.8 21.9 21.10 21.11 21.12 21.13 21.14
21.15 21.16 21.17 21.18 21.19 21.20 21.21 21.22 21.23 21.24 21.25 21.26 21.27 21.28 21.29
21.30 21.31 21.32 21.33 22.1 22.2 22.3 22.4 22.5 22.6 22.7
22.8 22.9 22.10 22.11 22.12 22.13 22.14
22.15 22.16 22.17 22.18
22.19
22.20 22.21 22.22 22.23 22.24 22.25 22.26 22.27 22.28 22.29 22.30
23.1 23.2 23.3 23.4 23.5
23.6
23.7 23.8 23.9 23.10
23.11 23.12 23.13 23.14 23.15
23.16
23.17 23.18 23.19 23.20 23.21 23.22 23.23 23.24 23.25 23.26 23.27 23.28
24.1 24.2 24.3 24.4
24.5 24.6
24.7 24.8 24.9 24.10 24.11 24.12
24.13
24.14 24.15 24.16 24.17 24.18
24.19
24.20 24.21 24.22 24.23 24.24 24.25 24.26
24.27
24.28 24.29 24.30 25.1 25.2 25.3 25.4 25.5 25.6 25.7
25.8
25.9 25.10 25.11 25.12 25.13
25.14
25.15 25.16 25.17 25.18 25.19 25.20 25.21 25.22 25.23 25.24
25.25 25.26 25.27 25.28 25.29 25.30 26.1 26.2 26.3 26.4 26.5 26.6 26.7 26.8 26.9 26.10 26.11 26.12 26.13 26.14 26.15 26.16 26.17 26.18 26.19 26.20 26.21 26.22 26.23 26.24 26.25 26.26 26.27 26.28 26.29 26.30 26.31 26.32 26.33 27.1 27.2 27.3 27.4 27.5 27.6 27.7 27.8 27.9 27.10 27.11 27.12 27.13 27.14 27.15 27.16 27.17 27.18 27.19 27.20 27.21 27.22 27.23 27.24 27.25 27.26 27.27 27.28 27.29 27.30 27.31 27.32 28.1 28.2 28.3 28.4 28.5 28.6 28.7 28.8
28.9 28.10
28.11 28.12 28.13 28.14 28.15 28.16 28.17 28.18 28.19 28.20 28.21 28.22 28.23 28.24 28.25 28.26 28.27 28.28 28.29
29.1 29.2 29.3 29.4 29.5 29.6 29.7 29.8 29.9 29.10
29.11 29.12 29.13 29.14 29.15 29.16 29.17 29.18 29.19
29.20 29.21 29.22 29.23 29.24 29.25
29.26 29.27 29.28 29.29 29.30 29.31 29.32 30.1 30.2 30.3 30.4 30.5 30.6 30.7 30.8 30.9 30.10 30.11 30.12 30.13 30.14 30.15 30.16 30.17 30.18 30.19 30.20 30.21 30.22 30.23 30.24 30.25 30.26 30.27 30.28
30.29 30.30 30.31 30.32
31.1 31.2 31.3 31.4 31.5 31.6 31.7 31.8
31.9 31.10 31.11 31.12 31.13 31.14
31.15 31.16
31.17 31.18 31.19 31.20 31.21 31.22
31.23 31.24
31.25 31.26 31.27 31.28 31.29 31.30 31.31
32.1 32.2
32.3 32.4 32.5 32.6 32.7 32.8 32.9 32.10 32.11 32.12 32.13 32.14 32.15 32.16 32.17 32.18 32.19 32.20 32.21 32.22 32.23 32.24 32.25 32.26 32.27 32.28 32.29 33.1 33.2 33.3 33.4 33.5 33.6 33.7 33.8 33.9 33.10 33.11 33.12 33.13
33.14 33.15
33.16 33.17 33.18 33.19 33.20 33.21 33.22
33.23 33.24
33.25 33.26 33.27 33.28 33.29 34.1 34.2 34.3 34.4
34.5 34.6
34.7 34.8 34.9 34.10 34.11 34.12 34.13 34.14 34.15 34.16 34.17 34.18 34.19 34.20 34.21 34.22 34.23 34.24 34.25 34.26 34.27 34.28 34.29
34.30 34.31
35.1 35.2 35.3 35.4 35.5 35.6
35.7 35.8
35.9 35.10 35.11 35.12 35.13 35.14 35.15
35.16 35.17 35.18 35.19
35.20 35.21 35.22 35.23 35.24 35.25
35.26
35.27 35.28 35.29 35.30 36.1 36.2 36.3 36.4 36.5 36.6 36.7
36.8
36.9 36.10 36.11 36.12 36.13 36.14 36.15 36.16 36.17 36.18 36.19 36.20 36.21 36.22 36.23 36.24 36.25 36.26 36.27 36.28 36.29 36.30 36.31 36.32
36.33
37.1 37.2 37.3 37.4 37.5 37.6 37.7 37.8 37.9 37.10 37.11 37.12 37.13 37.14
37.15 37.16 37.17 37.18 37.19 37.20 37.21 37.22 37.23 37.24
37.25
37.26 37.27 37.28 37.29 37.30 38.1 38.2 38.3 38.4 38.5 38.6 38.7 38.8 38.9 38.10 38.11 38.12 38.13 38.14 38.15 38.16
38.17
38.18 38.19 38.20 38.21 38.22 38.23 38.24 38.25 38.26 38.27 38.28 38.29 39.1 39.2 39.3 39.4 39.5 39.6 39.7 39.8 39.9 39.10 39.11 39.12 39.13 39.14 39.15
39.16
39.17 39.18 39.19 39.20 39.21 39.22 39.23 39.24 39.25 39.26 39.27 39.28 39.29 39.30 40.1 40.2 40.3 40.4 40.5 40.6 40.7 40.8 40.9
40.10 40.11
40.12 40.13 40.14 40.15
40.16 40.17
40.18 40.19 40.20 40.21 40.22 40.23 40.24 40.25 40.26 40.27 40.28 40.29 40.30 40.31 40.32 41.1 41.2
41.3 41.4
41.5 41.6 41.7 41.8 41.9 41.10 41.11 41.12 41.13 41.14 41.15 41.16 41.17
41.18 41.19
41.20 41.21 41.22 41.23 41.24 41.25 41.26 41.27 41.28 41.29
42.1 42.2
42.3 42.4 42.5 42.6 42.7 42.8 42.9
42.10 42.11
42.12 42.13 42.14 42.15 42.16 42.17 42.18 42.19 42.20
42.21 42.22 42.23 42.24 42.25 42.26 42.27 42.28 42.29 42.30 42.31 43.1 43.2 43.3 43.4
43.5 43.6 43.7 43.8 43.9 43.10 43.11
43.12 43.13 43.14 43.15 43.16 43.17 43.18 43.19 43.20 43.21 43.22 43.23
43.24 43.25 43.26 43.27 43.28 43.29 43.30 43.31 44.1 44.2
44.3 44.4 44.5 44.6 44.7 44.8 44.9 44.10 44.11 44.12 44.13 44.14 44.15 44.16 44.17 44.18 44.19 44.20 44.21 44.22 44.23 44.24 44.25 44.26 44.27 44.28 44.29 44.30 45.1 45.2 45.3 45.4 45.5 45.6 45.7 45.8 45.9 45.10 45.11 45.12 45.13 45.14 45.15 45.16 45.17 45.18 45.19 45.20
45.21 45.22 45.23 45.24 45.25 45.26
45.27 45.28 46.1 46.2 46.3 46.4 46.5 46.6 46.7 46.8 46.9 46.10
46.11 46.12 46.13 46.14 46.15 46.16 46.17 46.18 46.19 46.20 46.21 46.22
46.23 46.24 46.25 46.26 46.27 46.28 46.29 46.30 46.31 46.32 47.1 47.2 47.3 47.4 47.5 47.6 47.7 47.8 47.9 47.10 47.11 47.12 47.13 47.14 47.15 47.16 47.17 47.18 47.19 47.20 47.21 47.22 47.23 47.24 47.25 47.26 47.27 47.28 47.29 47.30 47.31 47.32 47.33 48.1 48.2 48.3 48.4 48.5 48.6 48.7 48.8 48.9 48.10 48.11 48.12 48.13 48.14 48.15 48.16 48.17 48.18 48.19 48.20 48.21 48.22 48.23 48.24 48.25 48.26 48.27 48.28 48.29 48.30 48.31 48.32 48.33 48.34 49.1 49.2 49.3 49.4 49.5 49.6 49.7 49.8 49.9 49.10 49.11 49.12 49.13 49.14 49.15 49.16 49.17 49.18 49.19 49.20 49.21 49.22 49.23 49.24 49.25 49.26 49.27 49.28 49.29 49.30 49.31 49.32 49.33 49.34 50.1 50.2 50.3 50.4 50.5 50.6 50.7 50.8 50.9 50.10 50.11 50.12 50.13 50.14 50.15 50.16 50.17 50.18 50.19 50.20 50.21 50.22 50.23 50.24 50.25 50.26 50.27 50.28 50.29 50.30 50.31 50.32 50.33 50.34 51.1 51.2 51.3 51.4 51.5 51.6 51.7 51.8 51.9 51.10 51.11 51.12 51.13 51.14 51.15 51.16 51.17 51.18 51.19 51.20 51.21 51.22 51.23 51.24 51.25 51.26 51.27 51.28 51.29 51.30 51.31 52.1 52.2 52.3 52.4 52.5 52.6 52.7 52.8 52.9 52.10 52.11 52.12 52.13 52.14 52.15 52.16 52.17 52.18 52.19 52.20 52.21 52.22 52.23 52.24 52.25 52.26 52.27 52.28 52.29 52.30 53.1 53.2 53.3
53.4 53.5 53.6 53.7 53.8 53.9 53.10
53.11 53.12 53.13
53.14 53.15 53.16 53.17 53.18 53.19 53.20 53.21 53.22 53.23 53.24
53.25 53.26 53.27 53.28 53.29 53.30 53.31 54.1 54.2 54.3 54.4 54.5 54.6 54.7 54.8 54.9 54.10 54.11 54.12 54.13 54.14 54.15 54.16 54.17
54.18 54.19 54.20 54.21 54.22 54.23 54.24
54.25 54.26 54.27 54.28 54.29 54.30 54.31 55.1 55.2 55.3 55.4 55.5 55.6 55.7 55.8 55.9 55.10 55.11 55.12 55.13 55.14 55.15 55.16 55.17 55.18 55.19 55.20 55.21 55.22 55.23 55.24 55.25 55.26 55.27 55.28 55.29 55.30 55.31 55.32 56.1 56.2
56.3 56.4 56.5 56.6 56.7 56.8 56.9 56.10 56.11 56.12 56.13 56.14 56.15 56.16 56.17 56.18 56.19 56.20 56.21 56.22 56.23 56.24 56.25 56.26 56.27 56.28 56.29 57.1 57.2 57.3 57.4 57.5 57.6 57.7 57.8 57.9 57.10 57.11 57.12 57.13 57.14 57.15 57.16 57.17 57.18 57.19 57.20 57.21 57.22 57.23 57.24 57.25 57.26 57.27 57.28 57.29 57.30 57.31 58.1 58.2 58.3 58.4
58.5 58.6 58.7
58.8 58.9 58.10 58.11 58.12 58.13 58.14 58.15 58.16 58.17 58.18 58.19 58.20 58.21 58.22 58.23 58.24 58.25 58.26 58.27 58.28 59.1 59.2 59.3 59.4 59.5 59.6 59.7 59.8 59.9 59.10 59.11 59.12 59.13 59.14 59.15 59.16 59.17 59.18 59.19 59.20 59.21 59.22 59.23 59.24 59.25 59.26 59.27 59.28 59.29 60.1 60.2 60.3 60.4 60.5 60.6 60.7 60.8 60.9 60.10 60.11 60.12 60.13 60.14 60.15 60.16 60.17 60.18 60.19 60.20 60.21 60.22 60.23 60.24 60.25 60.26 60.27 60.28 60.29 60.30 61.1 61.2 61.3 61.4 61.5 61.6 61.7 61.8
61.9
61.10 61.11 61.12 61.13 61.14 61.15 61.16 61.17 61.18 61.19 61.20
61.21 61.22 61.23 61.24 61.25 61.26
61.27 61.28 61.29
62.1 62.2 62.3 62.4 62.5 62.6 62.7 62.8 62.9 62.10 62.11 62.12 62.13 62.14 62.15 62.16 62.17 62.18 62.19 62.20 62.21 62.22 62.23 62.24 62.25 62.26 62.27
62.28
62.29 62.30 62.31 62.32 63.1 63.2 63.3 63.4
63.5 63.6 63.7 63.8 63.9 63.10 63.11 63.12 63.13 63.14 63.15 63.16
63.17 63.18 63.19 63.20 63.21 63.22 63.23 63.24 63.25 63.26 63.27 63.28
64.1 64.2
64.3 64.4 64.5 64.6 64.7 64.8 64.9 64.10 64.11 64.12 64.13 64.14 64.15 64.16 64.17 64.18 64.19 64.20 64.21 64.22 64.23 64.24 64.25 64.26 64.27 64.28 64.29 64.30 64.31 64.32 65.1 65.2 65.3 65.4 65.5 65.6 65.7 65.8 65.9 65.10 65.11 65.12
65.13 65.14
65.15 65.16 65.17 65.18 65.19 65.20 65.21 65.22 65.23 65.24 65.25 65.26
65.27 65.28 65.29 65.30 65.31 65.32 65.33 65.34 66.1 66.2
66.3 66.4
66.5 66.6 66.7 66.8 66.9 66.10 66.11
66.12
66.13 66.14 66.15 66.16 66.17 66.18
66.19 66.20 66.21 66.22 66.23 66.24 66.25 66.26 66.27 66.28
66.29 66.30
67.1 67.2 67.3 67.4 67.5 67.6 67.7 67.8 67.9 67.10
67.11 67.12
67.13 67.14 67.15 67.16 67.17 67.18 67.19 67.20 67.21 67.22 67.23 67.24 67.25
67.26 67.27 67.28
67.29 67.30 67.31 68.1 68.2 68.3 68.4 68.5 68.6 68.7 68.8 68.9 68.10
68.11 68.12 68.13
68.14 68.15 68.16 68.17 68.18 68.19 68.20 68.21 68.22 68.23 68.24 68.25 68.26 68.27 68.28 68.29 68.30 68.31 69.1 69.2 69.3 69.4 69.5 69.6 69.7 69.8 69.9
69.10 69.11 69.12 69.13 69.14 69.15 69.16 69.17 69.18 69.19 69.20 69.21 69.22 69.23 69.24 69.25 69.26 69.27 69.28 69.29 69.30 69.31 70.1 70.2 70.3 70.4 70.5 70.6 70.7 70.8 70.9 70.10 70.11 70.12 70.13 70.14 70.15 70.16 70.17 70.18 70.19 70.20 70.21 70.22 70.23 70.24 70.25 70.26 70.27 70.28 70.29 71.1 71.2 71.3 71.4 71.5 71.6 71.7 71.8 71.9 71.10 71.11 71.12 71.13 71.14 71.15 71.16 71.17
71.18 71.19 71.20 71.21 71.22 71.23 71.24 71.25 71.26 71.27 71.28 71.29 71.30 71.31 71.32 71.33 71.34 72.1 72.2 72.3 72.4
72.5 72.6 72.7 72.8 72.9 72.10 72.11 72.12 72.13 72.14 72.15 72.16 72.17 72.18
72.19 72.20 72.21 72.22 72.23 72.24 72.25 72.26 72.27 72.28 72.29 72.30 72.31 72.32 73.1 73.2 73.3 73.4 73.5 73.6 73.7 73.8 73.9 73.10 73.11 73.12 73.13 73.14 73.15 73.16 73.17 73.18 73.19 73.20 73.21 73.22
73.23 73.24 73.25 73.26 73.27 73.28 73.29 73.30
73.31 73.32 73.33 74.1 74.2 74.3 74.4 74.5 74.6 74.7 74.8 74.9 74.10 74.11 74.12 74.13 74.14 74.15 74.16 74.17 74.18 74.19 74.20 74.21 74.22 74.23 74.24 74.25 74.26 74.27 74.28 74.29 74.30 74.31 75.1 75.2
75.3 75.4 75.5
75.6 75.7 75.8 75.9 75.10 75.11 75.12 75.13 75.14 75.15 75.16 75.17 75.18 75.19 75.20 75.21 75.22 75.23 75.24 75.25 75.26 75.27 75.28 75.29 75.30 75.31 75.32 75.33 76.1 76.2 76.3 76.4 76.5 76.6 76.7 76.8
76.9 76.10 76.11 76.12 76.13 76.14 76.15 76.16 76.17 76.18 76.19 76.20 76.21 76.22 76.23 76.24 76.25 76.26 76.27 76.28 76.29 76.30 76.31 76.32 76.33 77.1 77.2 77.3 77.4 77.5 77.6 77.7 77.8 77.9 77.10 77.11 77.12 77.13 77.14 77.15 77.16 77.17 77.18 77.19 77.20 77.21 77.22 77.23 77.24 77.25 77.26 77.27 77.28 77.29 77.30 77.31 77.32 77.33 77.34 78.1 78.2 78.3 78.4 78.5 78.6
78.7 78.8 78.9 78.10 78.11 78.12 78.13 78.14 78.15 78.16 78.17 78.18 78.19 78.20 78.21 78.22 78.23 78.24 78.25 78.26 78.27 78.28 78.29 78.30 78.31 78.32 79.1 79.2
79.3 79.4 79.5 79.6 79.7 79.8 79.9 79.10 79.11 79.12 79.13 79.14 79.15 79.16 79.17 79.18 79.19 79.20 79.21 79.22 79.23 79.24 79.25 79.26 79.27 79.28 79.29 79.30 79.31 79.32 80.1 80.2 80.3 80.4 80.5 80.6 80.7 80.8 80.9 80.10 80.11
80.12
80.13 80.14 80.15
80.16 80.17 80.18 80.19 80.20 80.21
80.22 80.23 80.24 80.25 80.26 80.27 80.28 80.29 80.30 80.31 81.1 81.2 81.3 81.4 81.5 81.6 81.7
81.8 81.9 81.10 81.11 81.12 81.13 81.14 81.15 81.16 81.17 81.18 81.19 81.20 81.21 81.22 81.23 81.24 81.25 81.26 81.27 81.28 81.29 81.30 81.31 81.32 81.33 82.1 82.2 82.3 82.4 82.5 82.6 82.7 82.8 82.9 82.10 82.11 82.12 82.13 82.14 82.15
82.16 82.17 82.18 82.19 82.20 82.21 82.22 82.23 82.24 82.25 82.26 82.27 82.28 82.29 82.30 82.31 82.32 82.33 82.34 83.1 83.2 83.3 83.4 83.5 83.6 83.7 83.8 83.9 83.10 83.11 83.12 83.13 83.14 83.15 83.16 83.17 83.18 83.19 83.20 83.21 83.22 83.23 83.24 83.25 83.26 83.27 83.28 83.29 83.30 83.31 83.32 83.33 84.1 84.2 84.3 84.4 84.5 84.6
84.7 84.8 84.9 84.10 84.11 84.12 84.13 84.14 84.15 84.16 84.17 84.18 84.19 84.20 84.21 84.22 84.23 84.24 84.25 84.26 84.27 84.28 84.29 84.30 84.31 84.32 85.1 85.2 85.3 85.4 85.5
85.6 85.7 85.8 85.9 85.10 85.11 85.12 85.13 85.14 85.15 85.16 85.17 85.18 85.19 85.20 85.21 85.22 85.23 85.24 85.25 85.26 85.27 85.28 85.29 85.30 85.31
86.1 86.2 86.3 86.4 86.5 86.6 86.7 86.8 86.9 86.10 86.11 86.12 86.13 86.14 86.15 86.16 86.17 86.18 86.19 86.20 86.21 86.22 86.23 86.24 86.25 86.26 86.27 86.28 86.29 86.30 86.31 86.32 86.33 87.1 87.2 87.3 87.4 87.5 87.6 87.7 87.8 87.9 87.10 87.11 87.12 87.13 87.14 87.15 87.16 87.17 87.18 87.19 87.20 87.21
87.22 87.23 87.24 87.25 87.26 87.27 87.28 87.29 87.30 87.31 87.32 88.1 88.2 88.3 88.4 88.5 88.6 88.7 88.8 88.9 88.10 88.11 88.12 88.13 88.14 88.15 88.16 88.17 88.18 88.19 88.20 88.21 88.22 88.23 88.24 88.25 88.26 88.27 88.28 88.29 88.30 89.1 89.2 89.3
89.4 89.5 89.6 89.7 89.8 89.9 89.10 89.11
89.12 89.13 89.14 89.15
89.16 89.17 89.18
89.19 89.20 89.21 89.22
89.23 89.24 89.25
89.26 89.27 89.28 89.29
90.1 90.2 90.3 90.4 90.5 90.6 90.7 90.8 90.9 90.10 90.11 90.12 90.13 90.14 90.15 90.16 90.17 90.18 90.19 90.20
90.21 90.22 90.23
90.24 90.25 90.26 90.27 90.28 90.29 90.30 91.1 91.2 91.3 91.4 91.5 91.6
91.7
91.8 91.9 91.10 91.11 91.12 91.13 91.14 91.15 91.16 91.17 91.18 91.19 91.20 91.21 91.22 91.23 91.24 91.25 91.26 91.27 91.28 91.29
91.30 91.31 91.32
92.1 92.2 92.3 92.4 92.5 92.6 92.7 92.8 92.9 92.10 92.11 92.12 92.13 92.14 92.15
92.16 92.17 92.18 92.19 92.20 92.21 92.22 92.23 92.24 92.25 92.26
92.27 92.28 92.29 92.30 92.31 92.32 92.33 93.1 93.2
93.3
93.4 93.5 93.6 93.7 93.8 93.9 93.10 93.11
93.12 93.13 93.14
93.15 93.16 93.17 93.18 93.19 93.20 93.21 93.22 93.23 93.24 93.25 93.26 93.27 93.28 93.29 93.30 93.31 93.32 94.1 94.2 94.3 94.4
94.5
94.6 94.7 94.8 94.9 94.10 94.11 94.12 94.13 94.14 94.15 94.16 94.17 94.18 94.19 94.20 94.21 94.22 94.23 94.24 94.25 94.26
94.27 94.28 94.29
95.1 95.2 95.3 95.4 95.5 95.6 95.7 95.8
95.9
95.10 95.11 95.12 95.13
95.14
95.15 95.16 95.17 95.18 95.19
95.20
95.21 95.22 95.23 95.24 95.25 95.26 95.27 95.28 95.29 95.30
95.31
96.1 96.2 96.3 96.4 96.5 96.6
96.7
96.8 96.9 96.10 96.11 96.12 96.13 96.14 96.15 96.16 96.17 96.18 96.19 96.20 96.21 96.22 96.23 96.24 96.25 96.26 96.27 96.28 96.29 96.30 97.1 97.2 97.3
97.4
97.5 97.6 97.7 97.8 97.9
97.10 97.11 97.12 97.13 97.14 97.15 97.16 97.17 97.18 97.19 97.20 97.21 97.22 97.23 97.24 97.25 97.26
97.27 97.28 97.29 97.30 97.31 98.1 98.2
98.3 98.4 98.5 98.6 98.7 98.8
98.9 98.10 98.11
98.12 98.13 98.14 98.15 98.16 98.17 98.18 98.19 98.20 98.21 98.22 98.23 98.24 98.25 98.26 98.27
98.28 98.29 98.30
99.1 99.2 99.3 99.4 99.5 99.6 99.7 99.8 99.9 99.10 99.11 99.12 99.13 99.14 99.15 99.16 99.17 99.18 99.19 99.20 99.21 99.22 99.23 99.24 99.25 99.26 99.27 99.28 99.29 99.30 99.31 99.32 99.33 100.1 100.2 100.3 100.4 100.5 100.6 100.7 100.8 100.9 100.10 100.11 100.12 100.13 100.14 100.15 100.16 100.17 100.18 100.19 100.20 100.21 100.22 100.23
100.24 100.25 100.26 100.27 100.28 100.29 100.30 100.31 100.32 101.1 101.2 101.3 101.4 101.5 101.6 101.7 101.8 101.9 101.10
101.11 101.12 101.13
101.14 101.15 101.16 101.17 101.18 101.19 101.20 101.21 101.22 101.23 101.24 101.25 101.26 101.27 101.28 101.29 101.30
101.31
102.1 102.2 102.3 102.4 102.5 102.6 102.7 102.8
102.9 102.10 102.11
102.12 102.13 102.14 102.15 102.16 102.17 102.18 102.19 102.20 102.21
102.22 102.23 102.24 102.25 102.26 102.27 102.28 102.29 102.30 102.31 102.32 103.1 103.2 103.3 103.4 103.5 103.6 103.7 103.8 103.9 103.10 103.11 103.12 103.13
103.14 103.15 103.16 103.17 103.18 103.19 103.20 103.21 103.22 103.23 103.24 103.25 103.26 103.27 103.28 103.29 103.30 103.31 103.32 103.33 103.34 104.1 104.2 104.3 104.4
104.5 104.6 104.7
104.8 104.9 104.10 104.11 104.12 104.13 104.14 104.15 104.16 104.17 104.18 104.19 104.20 104.21 104.22 104.23 104.24 104.25 104.26 104.27
104.28 104.29 104.30 104.31 104.32 105.1 105.2 105.3 105.4 105.5 105.6 105.7 105.8 105.9 105.10 105.11 105.12 105.13 105.14 105.15 105.16 105.17 105.18 105.19 105.20 105.21 105.22 105.23 105.24 105.25 105.26 105.27 105.28 105.29 105.30 105.31 105.32 105.33
106.1 106.2 106.3 106.4 106.5 106.6 106.7 106.8 106.9 106.10 106.11 106.12 106.13 106.14 106.15
106.16 106.17 106.18 106.19 106.20 106.21 106.22 106.23 106.24 106.25 106.26 106.27 106.28 106.29
107.1 107.2 107.3 107.4 107.5 107.6 107.7 107.8 107.9 107.10 107.11 107.12 107.13 107.14 107.15 107.16 107.17 107.18 107.19 107.20 107.21 107.22 107.23
107.24 107.25 107.26 107.27 107.28 107.29 107.30 107.31 107.32 108.1 108.2 108.3 108.4 108.5 108.6 108.7 108.8 108.9 108.10 108.11 108.12 108.13 108.14 108.15 108.16 108.17 108.18 108.19 108.20 108.21 108.22 108.23 108.24 108.25 108.26 108.27 108.28 108.29
108.30 108.31 108.32 108.33
109.1 109.2 109.3 109.4 109.5 109.6 109.7 109.8 109.9 109.10 109.11 109.12 109.13 109.14 109.15 109.16 109.17 109.18 109.19 109.20 109.21 109.22 109.23 109.24 109.25 109.26 109.27 109.28 109.29 109.30 109.31 109.32 110.1 110.2 110.3 110.4 110.5 110.6 110.7 110.8 110.9 110.10 110.11 110.12 110.13 110.14 110.15 110.16 110.17 110.18 110.19 110.20 110.21 110.22 110.23 110.24 110.25 110.26 110.27 110.28 110.29 110.30 110.31 110.32 110.33 110.34 111.1 111.2 111.3 111.4
111.5 111.6 111.7 111.8 111.9 111.10 111.11 111.12 111.13 111.14 111.15 111.16 111.17 111.18 111.19 111.20 111.21 111.22 111.23 111.24 111.25 111.26 111.27 111.28 111.29 111.30
112.1 112.2 112.3 112.4 112.5 112.6 112.7 112.8 112.9 112.10 112.11 112.12 112.13 112.14 112.15 112.16 112.17 112.18 112.19 112.20 112.21
112.22 112.23 112.24 112.25 112.26 112.27 112.28 112.29 112.30 112.31 112.32 112.33 112.34 113.1 113.2 113.3 113.4 113.5 113.6 113.7 113.8 113.9 113.10 113.11 113.12 113.13
113.14 113.15 113.16 113.17 113.18 113.19
113.20 113.21 113.22 113.23 113.24 113.25 113.26 113.27 113.28 113.29 113.30 113.31 113.32 114.1 114.2 114.3 114.4 114.5
114.6 114.7 114.8
114.9 114.10 114.11 114.12 114.13 114.14 114.15 114.16 114.17
114.18 114.19 114.20 114.21
114.22 114.23 114.24 114.25 114.26 114.27
114.28 114.29 114.30 114.31 114.32 115.1 115.2 115.3 115.4 115.5 115.6 115.7 115.8
115.9 115.10 115.11 115.12 115.13 115.14 115.15 115.16 115.17 115.18 115.19 115.20 115.21 115.22 115.23 115.24 115.25 115.26 115.27 115.28 115.29 115.30 115.31 115.32 115.33 115.34 116.1 116.2 116.3 116.4 116.5 116.6 116.7 116.8 116.9 116.10 116.11 116.12 116.13
116.14 116.15 116.16 116.17 116.18 116.19 116.20 116.21 116.22 116.23 116.24 116.25 116.26 116.27 116.28 116.29 116.30 116.31 116.32 116.33 117.1 117.2 117.3 117.4 117.5 117.6 117.7 117.8 117.9 117.10 117.11 117.12 117.13
117.14 117.15 117.16 117.17 117.18 117.19 117.20 117.21 117.22 117.23 117.24 117.25 117.26 117.27 117.28 117.29 117.30 117.31 117.32 117.33 117.34 118.1 118.2 118.3 118.4 118.5 118.6 118.7 118.8 118.9 118.10 118.11 118.12 118.13 118.14 118.15 118.16 118.17 118.18 118.19
118.20 118.21 118.22 118.23 118.24 118.25 118.26 118.27 118.28 118.29
119.1 119.2 119.3 119.4 119.5 119.6 119.7 119.8
119.9 119.10 119.11 119.12 119.13 119.14 119.15 119.16 119.17 119.18
119.19 119.20 119.21 119.22 119.23 119.24 119.25 119.26 119.27 119.28 119.29 119.30 119.31 119.32 119.33 120.1 120.2 120.3
120.4 120.5 120.6 120.7 120.8 120.9 120.10 120.11 120.12
120.13 120.14 120.15 120.16 120.17 120.18 120.19 120.20 120.21 120.22 120.23 120.24 120.25 120.26 120.27 120.28 120.29 120.30 120.31 120.32 121.1 121.2 121.3 121.4 121.5 121.6 121.7 121.8
121.9 121.10 121.11 121.12 121.13 121.14 121.15 121.16 121.17 121.18 121.19 121.20 121.21 121.22 121.23 121.24 121.25 121.26 121.27 121.28 121.29 121.30 121.31 121.32 121.33 121.34 122.1 122.2 122.3 122.4
122.5 122.6 122.7 122.8 122.9 122.10 122.11 122.12 122.13 122.14 122.15 122.16 122.17 122.18 122.19
122.20 122.21 122.22 122.23 122.24
122.25 122.26 122.27 122.28 122.29 122.30 122.31 123.1 123.2 123.3 123.4 123.5 123.6 123.7 123.8 123.9 123.10
123.11 123.12 123.13 123.14 123.15 123.16 123.17 123.18 123.19
123.20 123.21 123.22 123.23 123.24 123.25 123.26 123.27 123.28
123.29 123.30 123.31 123.32 124.1 124.2 124.3 124.4 124.5 124.6
124.7 124.8 124.9 124.10
124.11 124.12 124.13 124.14 124.15
124.16 124.17 124.18 124.19 124.20 124.21 124.22 124.23 124.24 124.25 124.26 124.27 124.28 124.29 124.30 124.31 124.32 125.1 125.2 125.3 125.4 125.5 125.6 125.7 125.8 125.9 125.10 125.11 125.12 125.13
125.14 125.15 125.16 125.17
125.18 125.19 125.20 125.21 125.22 125.23 125.24 125.25 125.26 125.27 125.28 125.29
125.30 125.31 125.32 126.1 126.2 126.3 126.4 126.5 126.6 126.7 126.8
126.9 126.10 126.11
126.12 126.13 126.14 126.15 126.16 126.17 126.18 126.19 126.20 126.21 126.22 126.23 126.24 126.25 126.26 126.27
126.28 126.29 126.30 126.31
127.1 127.2 127.3 127.4 127.5 127.6 127.7
127.8 127.9 127.10 127.11 127.12 127.13
127.14 127.15 127.16 127.17
127.18 127.19 127.20 127.21 127.22 127.23 127.24 127.25 127.26 127.27 127.28 127.29 127.30 127.31
128.1 128.2 128.3 128.4 128.5 128.6 128.7 128.8 128.9 128.10 128.11 128.12 128.13
128.14 128.15 128.16 128.17 128.18 128.19 128.20 128.21 128.22 128.23 128.24 128.25 128.26 128.27 128.28 128.29 128.30
128.31 128.32 128.33 129.1 129.2 129.3 129.4 129.5 129.6 129.7 129.8 129.9 129.10 129.11 129.12 129.13
129.14 129.15 129.16 129.17 129.18 129.19 129.20 129.21 129.22 129.23 129.24 129.25 129.26
129.27 129.28 129.29 129.30 129.31 129.32 129.33 130.1 130.2
130.3 130.4 130.5 130.6 130.7 130.8 130.9 130.10 130.11 130.12 130.13 130.14
130.15 130.16 130.17 130.18 130.19 130.20 130.21 130.22 130.23 130.24 130.25 130.26 130.27 130.28 130.29 130.30 131.1 131.2 131.3 131.4 131.5 131.6 131.7 131.8 131.9 131.10 131.11 131.12 131.13 131.14 131.15 131.16 131.17 131.18 131.19 131.20
131.21 131.22 131.23 131.24 131.25 131.26 131.27 131.28 131.29 131.30 131.31 131.32 131.33 132.1 132.2 132.3 132.4 132.5 132.6 132.7 132.8
132.9 132.10 132.11 132.12 132.13 132.14 132.15 132.16 132.17 132.18 132.19 132.20 132.21 132.22 132.23 132.24 132.25
132.26 132.27 132.28 132.29 132.30 132.31 132.32 133.1 133.2 133.3 133.4
133.5 133.6 133.7 133.8 133.9 133.10 133.11 133.12
133.13 133.14 133.15 133.16 133.17 133.18 133.19 133.20 133.21 133.22 133.23 133.24 133.25 133.26 133.27 133.28 133.29 133.30 133.31 133.32 134.1 134.2
134.3 134.4 134.5 134.6 134.7 134.8 134.9 134.10 134.11 134.12 134.13 134.14 134.15 134.16 134.17 134.18 134.19 134.20 134.21 134.22
134.23 134.24 134.25 134.26 134.27 134.28 134.29 134.30 134.31 135.1 135.2 135.3 135.4 135.5 135.6 135.7 135.8 135.9 135.10 135.11 135.12 135.13 135.14 135.15 135.16 135.17 135.18 135.19
135.20 135.21 135.22 135.23
135.24 135.25 135.26 135.27 135.28 135.29 135.30 135.31 135.32 135.33 135.34 136.1 136.2 136.3 136.4 136.5 136.6
136.7 136.8 136.9 136.10 136.11 136.12 136.13 136.14 136.15 136.16 136.17 136.18 136.19 136.20 136.21 136.22 136.23 136.24 136.25 136.26 136.27 136.28 136.29 136.30 136.31 136.32 136.33 137.1 137.2 137.3 137.4 137.5 137.6 137.7 137.8 137.9 137.10 137.11 137.12 137.13 137.14 137.15 137.16 137.17 137.18 137.19 137.20 137.21 137.22 137.23 137.24 137.25 137.26 137.27 137.28 137.29 137.30 137.31 137.32 137.33 137.34 138.1 138.2 138.3 138.4 138.5 138.6 138.7 138.8 138.9 138.10 138.11 138.12 138.13 138.14
138.15 138.16 138.17 138.18
138.19 138.20 138.21 138.22 138.23 138.24 138.25 138.26 138.27 138.28 138.29
139.1 139.2 139.3 139.4 139.5 139.6 139.7 139.8 139.9 139.10 139.11 139.12 139.13 139.14 139.15 139.16 139.17 139.18 139.19 139.20 139.21 139.22 139.23 139.24 139.25 139.26 139.27 139.28 139.29 139.30 139.31 139.32 139.33 140.1 140.2 140.3 140.4 140.5 140.6 140.7 140.8 140.9 140.10 140.11 140.12 140.13 140.14 140.15 140.16 140.17 140.18 140.19 140.20 140.21 140.22 140.23 140.24 140.25 140.26 140.27 140.28 140.29 140.30 140.31 140.32 140.33 141.1 141.2 141.3 141.4 141.5 141.6 141.7 141.8 141.9 141.10 141.11 141.12 141.13 141.14
141.15 141.16
141.17 141.18 141.19 141.20 141.21 141.22 141.23 141.24 141.25 141.26 141.27 141.28 141.29 141.30 141.31 141.32 141.33 142.1 142.2 142.3 142.4 142.5 142.6 142.7 142.8 142.9
142.10 142.11 142.12 142.13 142.14
142.15 142.16 142.17 142.18 142.19 142.20 142.21 142.22 142.23 142.24 142.25 142.26 142.27 142.28 142.29 143.1 143.2 143.3 143.4 143.5 143.6 143.7 143.8 143.9 143.10 143.11 143.12
143.13 143.14 143.15 143.16 143.17 143.18 143.19 143.20 143.21
143.22 143.23 143.24 143.25 143.26 143.27 143.28 143.29 143.30 144.1 144.2 144.3 144.4 144.5 144.6 144.7 144.8 144.9 144.10 144.11 144.12 144.13 144.14 144.15 144.16 144.17 144.18 144.19 144.20 144.21 144.22
144.23 144.24 144.25 144.26 144.27 144.28 144.29 144.30 144.31 144.32 145.1 145.2 145.3 145.4 145.5 145.6 145.7 145.8 145.9 145.10 145.11 145.12 145.13 145.14 145.15 145.16 145.17
145.18 145.19 145.20 145.21 145.22 145.23 145.24
145.25 145.26 145.27 145.28 145.29 145.30
146.1 146.2
146.3 146.4 146.5 146.6 146.7 146.8 146.9
146.10 146.11 146.12 146.13
146.14 146.15 146.16 146.17
146.18 146.19 146.20 146.21 146.22 146.23 146.24 146.25 146.26 146.27 146.28 146.29
147.1 147.2 147.3 147.4 147.5 147.6 147.7 147.8 147.9 147.10 147.11 147.12 147.13 147.14 147.15 147.16 147.17 147.18 147.19 147.20 147.21 147.22 147.23 147.24 147.25 147.26 147.27 147.28 147.29 147.30 147.31 148.1 148.2 148.3 148.4 148.5 148.6 148.7 148.8 148.9 148.10 148.11 148.12 148.13 148.14 148.15 148.16 148.17 148.18 148.19 148.20
148.21 148.22 148.23 148.24 148.25 148.26 148.27 148.28 148.29 148.30 148.31 149.1 149.2 149.3 149.4 149.5 149.6 149.7 149.8 149.9 149.10 149.11 149.12 149.13 149.14 149.15 149.16 149.17 149.18 149.19 149.20 149.21 149.22 149.23 149.24 149.25 149.26 149.27 149.28 149.29 150.1 150.2 150.3 150.4 150.5 150.6 150.7 150.8 150.9 150.10 150.11 150.12 150.13 150.14 150.15 150.16 150.17 150.18 150.19 150.20 150.21 150.22 150.23 150.24 150.25 150.26
150.27 150.28 150.29 150.30 150.31 151.1 151.2
151.3 151.4 151.5 151.6 151.7 151.8
151.9 151.10 151.11 151.12
151.13 151.14 151.15 151.16 151.17 151.18 151.19 151.20 151.21 151.22 151.23 151.24 151.25 151.26 151.27 151.28 151.29 151.30 151.31 152.1 152.2 152.3 152.4 152.5 152.6 152.7 152.8 152.9 152.10 152.11 152.12 152.13 152.14 152.15 152.16 152.17 152.18 152.19 152.20 152.21 152.22 152.23 152.24 152.25 152.26 152.27 152.28
152.29 152.30 152.31 152.32 152.33 152.34 153.1 153.2 153.3 153.4 153.5 153.6 153.7 153.8 153.9 153.10 153.11 153.12 153.13 153.14 153.15 153.16 153.17
153.18 153.19 153.20 153.21 153.22 153.23 153.24 153.25 153.26 153.27 153.28 153.29 153.30
154.1 154.2 154.3 154.4 154.5 154.6 154.7 154.8 154.9
154.10 154.11 154.12 154.13 154.14
154.15 154.16 154.17 154.18 154.19 154.20 154.21 154.22 154.23 154.24 154.25 154.26 154.27 154.28 154.29 154.30 154.31 154.32 154.33 155.1 155.2 155.3 155.4 155.5 155.6 155.7 155.8 155.9 155.10 155.11 155.12 155.13 155.14 155.15 155.16 155.17 155.18 155.19 155.20 155.21 155.22 155.23 155.24 155.25 155.26 155.27
155.28
155.29 155.30 155.31 155.32 155.33 156.1 156.2 156.3 156.4 156.5 156.6 156.7 156.8 156.9 156.10 156.11 156.12 156.13 156.14 156.15 156.16 156.17 156.18 156.19 156.20 156.21 156.22 156.23 156.24 156.25 156.26 156.27 156.28 156.29 156.30 156.31 156.32 156.33
157.1
157.2 157.3 157.4 157.5 157.6 157.7 157.8 157.9 157.10 157.11 157.12 157.13 157.14 157.15 157.16 157.17 157.18 157.19 157.20 157.21 157.22 157.23 157.24 157.25 157.26
157.27 157.28 157.29 157.30 157.31 158.1 158.2 158.3 158.4
158.5 158.6 158.7 158.8 158.9 158.10
158.11 158.12 158.13 158.14 158.15 158.16 158.17 158.18 158.19
158.20 158.21 158.22 158.23 158.24 158.25 158.26 158.27 158.28 158.29 158.30 159.1 159.2 159.3 159.4 159.5 159.6 159.7 159.8 159.9 159.10 159.11 159.12 159.13 159.14 159.15 159.16 159.17 159.18 159.19 159.20 159.21 159.22 159.23 159.24 159.25 159.26 159.27 159.28 159.29 159.30 159.31 159.32 159.33 160.1 160.2 160.3 160.4 160.5 160.6 160.7 160.8 160.9 160.10 160.11 160.12
160.13 160.14 160.15 160.16 160.17 160.18 160.19 160.20 160.21 160.22 160.23 160.24 160.25 160.26 160.27 160.28 160.29 160.30 161.1 161.2 161.3 161.4 161.5 161.6 161.7 161.8 161.9 161.10 161.11 161.12 161.13 161.14 161.15 161.16 161.17 161.18 161.19 161.20 161.21 161.22 161.23
161.24 161.25 161.26 161.27 161.28 161.29 161.30 161.31 162.1 162.2 162.3 162.4 162.5 162.6 162.7 162.8
162.9 162.10
162.11 162.12 162.13 162.14 162.15 162.16 162.17 162.18 162.19 162.20 162.21 162.22
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A bill for an act
relating to state government; appropriating money for the legislature, certain
constitutional offices, and certain boards, offices, agencies, councils, departments,
commissions, societies, centers, Minnesota State Retirement System, retirement
plans, retirement associations, retirement fund; making appropriation reductions
and cancellations; making deficiency appropriations; providing for revenue
recovery; providing a statutory appropriation of funds to the legislature for sums
sufficient to operate the house of representatives, senate, and Legislative
Coordinating Commission; changing provisions for the legislative audit
commission; making budget provisions; requiring Compensation Council to
prescribe salaries for constitutional officers; requiring accountability and
performance management measures; establishing the Office of Enterprise
Translation; providing for grant administration and grant agreements; making
county and local cybersecurity grants; changing human burial provisions;
establishing the public land survey system monument grant program, the legislative
task force on aging, the State Emblems Redesign Commission, and the
infrastructure resilience advisory task force; requiring mixed-use Ford Building
Site Redevelopment; providing for the Capitol Mall Design Framework; requiring
the legislature to certify appropriation amounts for fiscal years 2026 and 2027;
requiring a study of issues facing small agencies; requiring financial review of
nonprofit grant recipients; modifying election administration provisions relating
to voter registration, absentee voting, and election day voting; establishing early
voting; adopting the national popular vote compact; allowing access for census
workers; amending requirements related to soliciting near the polling place;
modifying campaign finance provisions; modifying campaign finance reporting
requirements; requiring disclosure of electioneering communications; prohibiting
certain contributions during the legislative session; modifying provisions related
to lobbying; establishing the voting operations, technology, and election resources
account; providing penalties; making technical and clarifying changes; requiring
reports; amending Minnesota Statutes 2022, sections 1.135, subdivisions 2, 4, 6,
by adding a subdivision; 1.141, subdivision 1; 3.099, subdivision 3; 3.97,
subdivision 2; 3.972, subdivision 3; 3.978, subdivision 2; 3.979, subdivisions 2,
3, by adding a subdivision; 4.045; 5.30, subdivision 2; 5B.06; 10.44; 10.45; 10A.01,
subdivisions 5, 21, 26, 30, by adding subdivisions; 10A.022, subdivision 3;
10A.025, subdivision 4; 10A.03, subdivision 2, by adding a subdivision; 10A.04,
subdivisions 3, 4, 6, 9; 10A.05; 10A.06; 10A.071, subdivision 1; 10A.09,
subdivision 5, by adding a subdivision; 10A.121, subdivisions 1, 2; 10A.15,
subdivision 5, by adding a subdivision; 10A.20, subdivisions 2a, 5, 12; 10A.244;
10A.25, subdivision 3a; 10A.271, subdivision 1; 10A.273, subdivision 1; 10A.275,
subdivision 1; 10A.31, subdivision 4; 10A.38; 15A.0815, subdivisions 1, 2;
15A.082, subdivisions 1, 2, 3, 4; 16A.122, subdivision 2; 16A.126, subdivision
1; 16A.1286, subdivision 2; 16A.152, subdivision 4; 16B.97, subdivisions 2, 3, 4;
16B.98, subdivisions 5, 6, 8, by adding subdivisions; 16B.991; 16E.14, subdivision
4; 16E.21, subdivisions 1, 2; 43A.08, subdivision 1; 135A.17, subdivision 2;
138.912, subdivisions 1, 2; 145.951; 200.02, subdivision 7; 201.022, subdivision
1; 201.061, subdivisions 1, 3, by adding a subdivision; 201.071, subdivisions 1,
as amended, 8; 201.091, subdivision 4a; 201.12, subdivision 2; 201.121, subdivision
1; 201.13, subdivision 3; 201.1611, subdivision 1, by adding a subdivision; 201.195;
201.225, subdivision 2; 202A.18, subdivision 2a; 203B.001; 203B.01, by adding
subdivisions; 203B.03, subdivision 1, by adding a subdivision; 203B.05, subdivision
1; 203B.08, subdivisions 1, 3; 203B.081, subdivisions 1, 3, by adding subdivisions;
203B.085; 203B.11, subdivisions 2, 4; 203B.12, subdivision 7, by adding a
subdivision; 203B.121, subdivisions 1, 2, 3, 4; 203B.16, subdivision 2; 204B.06,
subdivisions 1, 1b, 4a, by adding a subdivision; 204B.09, subdivisions 1, 3;
204B.13, by adding a subdivision; 204B.14, subdivision 2; 204B.16, subdivision
1; 204B.19, subdivision 6; 204B.21, subdivision 2; 204B.26; 204B.28, subdivision
2; 204B.32, subdivision 2; 204B.35, by adding a subdivision; 204B.45, subdivisions
1, 2, by adding a subdivision; 204B.46; 204B.49; 204C.04, subdivision 1; 204C.07,
subdivision 4; 204C.15, subdivision 1; 204C.19, subdivision 3; 204C.24,
subdivision 1; 204C.28, subdivision 1; 204C.33, subdivision 3; 204C.35, by adding
a subdivision; 204C.39, subdivision 1; 204D.08, subdivisions 5, 6; 204D.09,
subdivision 2; 204D.14, subdivision 1; 204D.16; 204D.19, subdivision 2; 204D.22,
subdivision 3; 204D.23, subdivision 2; 204D.25, subdivision 1; 205.13, subdivision
5; 205.16, subdivision 2; 205.175, subdivision 3; 205A.09, subdivision 2; 205A.10,
subdivision 5; 205A.12, subdivision 5; 206.58, subdivisions 1, 3; 206.61,
subdivision 1; 206.80; 206.83; 206.845, subdivision 1, by adding a subdivision;
206.86, by adding a subdivision; 206.90, subdivision 10; 207A.12; 207A.15,
subdivision 2; 208.05; 209.021, subdivision 2; 211B.11, subdivision 1; 211B.15,
subdivision 8; 211B.20, subdivision 1; 211B.32, subdivision 1; 307.08; 349A.02,
subdivision 1; 367.03, subdivision 6; 381.12, subdivision 2; 447.32, subdivision
4; 462A.22, subdivision 10; proposing coding for new law in Minnesota Statutes,
chapters 2; 3; 5; 10A; 16A; 16B; 16E; 203B; 208; 211B; 381; repealing Minnesota
Statutes 2022, sections 1.135, subdivisions 3, 5; 1.141, subdivisions 3, 4, 6; 4A.01;
4A.04; 4A.06; 4A.07; 4A.11; 15A.0815, subdivisions 3, 4, 5; 124D.23, subdivision
9; 202A.16; 203B.081, subdivision 2; 204D.04, subdivision 1; 204D.13,
subdivisions 2, 3; 383C.806; Laws 2014, chapter 287, section 25, as amended;
Minnesota Rules, part 4511.0600, subpart 5.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF MINNESOTA:
ARTICLE 1
STATE GOVERNMENT APPROPRIATIONS
Section 1. new text begin STATE GOVERNMENT APPROPRIATIONS.
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The sums shown in the columns marked "Appropriations" are appropriated to the agencies
and for the purposes specified in this article. The appropriations are from the general fund,
or another named fund, and are available for the fiscal years indicated for each purpose.
The figures "2024" and "2025" used in this article mean that the appropriations listed under
them are available for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2024, or June 30, 2025, respectively.
"The first year" is fiscal year 2024. "The second year" is fiscal year 2025. "The biennium"
is fiscal years 2024 and 2025.
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APPROPRIATIONS new text end |
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Available for the Year new text end |
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Ending June 30 new text end |
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2024 new text end |
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2025 new text end |
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Sec. 2. new text begin LEGISLATURE
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new text begin Subdivision 1. new text end
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Total Appropriation
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$ new text end |
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151,648,000 new text end |
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$ new text end |
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123,297,000 new text end |
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The amounts that may be spent for each
purpose are specified in the following
subdivisions.
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new text begin Subd. 2. new text end
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Senate
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41,045,000 new text end |
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43,845,000 new text end |
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House of Representatives
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48,046,000 new text end |
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48,558,000 new text end |
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new text begin Subd. 4. new text end
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Legislative Coordinating Commission
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62,557,000 new text end |
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30,894,000 new text end |
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$15,000 each year is for purposes of the
legislators' forum, through which Minnesota
legislators meet with counterparts from South
Dakota, North Dakota, and Manitoba to
discuss issues of mutual concern.
new text end
new text begin
$148,000 in the first year and $104,000 in the
second year are for the Legislative Task Force
on Aging. This is a onetime appropriation.
new text end
new text begin
$500,000 each year is to provide translation
services for legislative business. This is a
onetime appropriation and is available until
June 30, 2027.
new text end
new text begin
new text begin Legislative Auditor.new text end $10,459,000 in the first
year and $11,526,000 in the second year are
for the Office of the Legislative Auditor.
new text end
new text begin
new text begin Revisor of Statutes.new text end $22,250,000 in the first
year and $8,714,000 in the second year are for
the Office of the Revisor of Statutes. Of these
amounts, $14,000,000 in the first year is
available until June 30, 2027.
new text end
new text begin
new text begin Legislative Reference Library.new text end $2,055,000
in the first year and $2,184,000 in the second
year are for the Legislative Reference Library.
new text end
new text begin
new text begin Legislative Budget Office.new text end $2,454,000 in the
first year and $2,669,000 in the second year
are for the Legislative Budget Office.
new text end
Sec. 3. new text begin GOVERNOR AND LIEUTENANT
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$ new text end |
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9,258,000 new text end |
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$ new text end |
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9,216,000 new text end |
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(a) This appropriation is to fund the Office of
the Governor and Lieutenant Governor.
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(b) $19,000 each year is for necessary
expenses in the normal performance of the
governor's and lieutenant governor's duties for
which no other reimbursement is provided.
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(c) By September 1 of each year, the
commissioner of management and budget shall
report to the chairs and ranking minority
members of the legislative committees with
jurisdiction over state government finance any
personnel costs incurred by the Offices of the
Governor and Lieutenant Governor that were
supported by appropriations to other agencies
during the previous fiscal year. The Office of
the Governor shall inform the chairs and
ranking minority members of the committees
before initiating any interagency agreements.
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Sec. 4. new text begin STATE AUDITOR
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$ new text end |
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15,809,000 new text end |
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$ new text end |
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14,254,000 new text end |
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The base for this appropriation is $14,268,000
in fiscal year 2026 and $14,278,000 in fiscal
year 2027.
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new text begin
$500,000 the first year is for assistance and
grants to towns to facilitate use of the Small
City and Town Accounting System.
new text end
new text begin
$500,000 the first year is to provide a
regulatory compliance and oversight
dashboard.
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Sec. 5. new text begin ATTORNEY GENERAL
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$ new text end |
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56,296,000 new text end |
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$ new text end |
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43,825,000 new text end |
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Appropriations by Fund new text end |
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2024 new text end |
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2025 new text end |
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General new text end |
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53,380,000 new text end |
new text begin
40,909,000 new text end |
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State Government Special Revenue new text end |
new text begin
2,521,000 new text end |
new text begin
2,521,000 new text end |
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Environmental new text end |
new text begin
145,000 new text end |
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145,000 new text end |
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Remediation new text end |
new text begin
250,000 new text end |
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250,000 new text end |
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$2,500,000 from the general fund the first year
is for antitrust and nonprofit oversight.
new text end
Sec. 6. new text begin SECRETARY OF STATE
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$ new text end |
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10,267,000 new text end |
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$ new text end |
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10,379,000 new text end |
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The base for this appropriation is $10,247,000
in fiscal year 2026 and $10,379,000 in fiscal
year 2027.
new text end
Sec. 7. new text begin CAMPAIGN FINANCE AND PUBLIC
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$ new text end |
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800,000 new text end |
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$ new text end |
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800,000 new text end |
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These amounts are for information technology
project costs, including enhanced
cybersecurity, geospatial coding, and cloud
integration. This is a onetime appropriation.
new text end
Sec. 8. new text begin STATE BOARD OF INVESTMENT
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$ new text end |
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139,000 new text end |
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$ new text end |
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139,000 new text end |
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Sec. 9. new text begin ADMINISTRATIVE HEARINGS
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$ new text end |
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12,512,000 new text end |
new text begin
$ new text end |
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10,260,000 new text end |
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Appropriations by Fund new text end |
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2024 new text end |
new text begin
2025 new text end |
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General new text end |
new text begin
2,744,000 new text end |
new text begin
444,000 new text end |
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Workers' Compensation new text end |
new text begin
9,768,000 new text end |
new text begin
9,816,000 new text end |
new text begin
$263,000 each year is for municipal boundary
adjustments.
new text end
new text begin
The base for the general fund appropriation is
$559,000 in fiscal year 2026 and $459,000 in
fiscal year 2027.
new text end
Sec. 10. new text begin INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
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$ new text end |
new text begin
79,415,000 new text end |
new text begin
$ new text end |
new text begin
79,840,000 new text end |
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The base for this appropriation is $10,553,000
in fiscal year 2026 and $10,572,000 in fiscal
year 2027.
new text end
new text begin
During the biennium ending June 30, 2025,
the Office of MN.IT Services must not charge
fees to a public noncommercial educational
television broadcast station eligible for funding
under Minnesota Statutes, chapter 129D, for
access to the state broadcast infrastructure. If
the access fees not charged to public
noncommercial educational television
broadcast stations total more than $400,000
for the biennium, the office may charge for
access fees in excess of these amounts.
new text end
new text begin
(a) Cybersecurity Grant Program.
$2,204,000 the first year and $3,521,000 the
second year are for a state and local
cybersecurity improvement grant program for
political subdivisions and Minnesota Tribal
governments, as established in Minnesota
Statutes, section 16E.35. This is a onetime
appropriation and is available until June 30,
2027.
new text end
new text begin
(b) Statewide Cybersecurity Enhancements.
$10,280,000 the first year and $16,875,000
the second year are to procure, implement,
and support advanced cybersecurity tools that
combat persistent and evolving cybersecurity
threats. This is a onetime appropriation and is
available until June 30, 2027.
new text end
new text begin
(c) Executive Branch Cloud
Transformation. $10,685,000 the first year
and $22,910,000 the second year are to
support planning, migration, modernization,
infrastructure, training, and services required
for executive branch cloud transformation to
modernize enterprise information technology
delivery for state agency business partners.
This is a onetime appropriation and is
available until June 30, 2027.
new text end
new text begin
(d) Targeted Application Modernization.
$25,000,000 the first year and $20,000,000
the second year are to modernize targeted
applications to improve user experiences with
digital services provided by state agencies,
enable service delivery transformation, and
systematically address aging technology. This
is a onetime appropriation and is available
until June 30, 2027.
new text end
new text begin
(e) Children's Cabinet IT Innovation.
$3,000,000 the first year and $1,000,000 the
second year are to provide technology
capabilities that support centering Minnesota
children and their families over agency
structures and provide dedicated information
technology resources to deliver innovative
digital services to children and families. This
is a onetime appropriation and is available
until June 30, 2027.
new text end
new text begin
(f) MnGeo; Expanding Data-Driven
Decision Making with GIS Data. $358,000
the first year and $376,000 the second year
are to enhance the state's ability to lead
collaborative geographic data collection and
to produce additional publicly available data.
The base for this appropriation is $395,000 in
fiscal year 2026 and $414,000 in fiscal year
2027.
new text end
new text begin
(g) Supporting Accessible Technology in
State Government. $1,200,000 the first year
is to support accessible government in
Minnesota. This is a onetime appropriation
and is available until June 30, 2027.
new text end
new text begin
(h) Public Land Survey System. $16,000,000
the first year and $4,000,000 the second year
are for the grant program authorized by
Minnesota Statutes, section 381.125. Up to
four percent of this appropriation may be used
by the chief geospatial information officer for
the administration of the grant program. This
is a onetime appropriation and is available
until June 30, 2027.
new text end
new text begin
$1,000,000 each year is for grants to counties
to employ county technical staff to aid
surveyors marking public land survey corners.
This a onetime appropriation.
new text end
Sec. 11. new text begin ADMINISTRATION
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new text begin Subdivision 1. new text end
new text begin
Total Appropriation
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new text begin
$ new text end |
new text begin
77,765,000 new text end |
new text begin
$ new text end |
new text begin
47,756,000 new text end |
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new text begin
The base for this appropriation is $33,581,000
in fiscal year 2026 and $33,343,000 in fiscal
year 2027.
new text end
new text begin
The amounts that may be spent for each
purpose are specified in the following
subdivisions.
new text end
new text begin Subd. 2. new text end
new text begin
Government and Citizen Services
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new text begin
43,918,000 new text end |
new text begin
19,188,000 new text end |
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new text begin
The base for this appropriation is $15,513,000
in fiscal year 2026 and $15,525,000 in fiscal
year 2027.
new text end
new text begin
$5,000,000 the first year is to implement the
updated Capitol Mall Design Framework,
prioritizing the framework plans identified in
article 2, section 54. This appropriation is
available until December 31, 2024.
new text end
new text begin
Council on Developmental Disabilities.
$222,000 each year is for the Council on
Developmental Disabilities.
new text end
new text begin
State Agency Accommodation
Reimbursement. $200,000 each year may be
transferred to the accommodation account
established in Minnesota Statutes, section
16B.4805.
new text end
new text begin
Procurement Technical Assistance Center.
$350,000 each year is for the Procurement
Technical Assistance Center.
new text end
new text begin
Office of the State Archaeologist. $806,000
the first year and $822,000 the second year
are for the Office of the State Archaeologist.
The base for this appropriation is $773,000 in
fiscal year 2026. The base for this
appropriation in fiscal year 2027 and each year
thereafter is $785,000.
new text end
new text begin
Of these amounts, $236,000 the first year and
$242,000 the second year are for the
Archaeological and Cemetery Site Inventory
Portal. The base in fiscal year 2026 is
$193,000 and $205,000 in fiscal year 2027
and each year thereafter.
new text end
new text begin
Disparity Study. $500,000 the first year and
$1,000,000 the second year are to conduct a
disparity study required under Minnesota
Statutes, section 16C.16, subdivision 5. This
is a onetime appropriation.
new text end
new text begin
Grants Administration Oversight.
$7,405,000 the first year and $1,771,000 the
second year are for the Office of Grant
Management, including grant administration
oversight, systems, and equity. This
appropriation is available until June 30, 2027.
The base for this appropriation in fiscal year
2026 and each year thereafter is $570,000.
new text end
new text begin
Of these amounts, $735,000 the first year and
$201,000 the second year are for a study to
develop a road map on the need for an
enterprise grants management system and to
implement the study's recommendation. This
is a onetime appropriation.
new text end
new text begin
Small Agency Resource Team. $940,000 the
first year and $856,000 the second year are
for the Small Agency Resource Team.
new text end
new text begin
Of these amounts, $102,000 the first year is
to complete the small agency study required
by article 2, section 56.
new text end
new text begin
State Historic Preservation Office.
$1,274,000 the first year and $1,352,000 the
second year are for the State Historic
Preservation Office. The base for this
appropriation in fiscal year 2026 and each year
thereafter is $1,012,000.
new text end
new text begin
Of these amounts, $485,000 the first year and
$500,000 the second year are for electronic
project systems and critical database
integration and are available through June 30,
2027. The base for this appropriation in fiscal
year 2026 and each year thereafter is
$160,000.
new text end
new text begin
Risk Management Fund Property
Self-Insurance. $12,500,000 the first year is
for transfer to the risk management fund under
Minnesota Statutes, section 16B.85. This is a
onetime appropriation.
new text end
new text begin
Office of Enterprise Translations.
$1,306,000 the first year and $1,159,000 the
second year are to establish the Office of
Enterprise Translations. $250,000 each year
may be transferred to the language access
service account established in Minnesota
Statutes, section 16B.373.
new text end
new text begin
Parking Fund. $3,255,000 the first year and
$1,085,000 the second year are for a transfer
to the state parking account to maintain the
operations of the parking and transit program
on the Capitol complex.
new text end
new text begin Subd. 3. new text end
new text begin
Strategic Management Services
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new text begin
2,414,000 new text end |
new text begin
2,485,000 new text end |
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new text begin Subd. 4. new text end
new text begin
Fiscal Agent
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new text begin
31,433,000 new text end |
new text begin
26,083,000 new text end |
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new text begin
The base for this appropriation is $15,583,000
in fiscal year 2026 and $15,333,000 in fiscal
year 2027.
new text end
new text begin
The appropriations under this subdivision are
to the commissioner of administration for the
following purposes specified.
new text end
new text begin
In-Lieu of Rent.
new text end
new text begin
$11,129,000 each year is for
space costs of the legislature and veterans
organizations, ceremonial space, and
statutorily free space.
new text end
new text begin
new text begin Public Television.new text end (a) $1,550,000 each year
is for matching grants for public television.
new text end
new text begin
(b) $250,000 each year is for public television
equipment grants under Minnesota Statutes,
section 129D.13.
new text end
new text begin
(c) $1,500,000 each year is for block grants
to public television stations under Minnesota
Statutes, section 129D.13, for operational
costs. The base for this appropriation is
$500,000 in fiscal year 2026 and thereafter.
Of this amount, up to three percent is for the
commissioner of administration to administer
the grants.
new text end
new text begin
(d) The commissioner of administration must
consider the recommendations of the
Minnesota Public Television Association
before allocating the amounts appropriated in
paragraphs (a) to (c) for equipment or
matching grants.
new text end
new text begin
new text begin Public Radio.new text end (a) $1,742,000 the first year
and $1,492,000 the second year are for
community service grants to public
educational radio stations. This appropriation
may be used to disseminate emergency
information in foreign languages. The base
for this appropriation is $992,000 in fiscal year
2026 and $742,000 in fiscal year 2027.
new text end
new text begin
(b) $142,000 each year is for equipment grants
to public educational radio stations. This
appropriation may be used for the repair,
rental, and purchase of equipment, including
equipment under $500.
new text end
new text begin
(c) $850,000 the first year and $1,000,000 the
second year are for grants to public
educational radio stations for the purchase of
emergency equipment and increased
cybersecurity and broadcast technology. This
is a onetime appropriation.
new text end
new text begin
(d) $1,250,000 the first year is for grants to
public educational radio stations to provide a
diverse community radio news service. This
appropriation is available until June 30, 2027.
new text end
new text begin
(e) $1,020,000 each year is for equipment
grants to Minnesota Public Radio, Inc.,
including upgrades to Minnesota's Emergency
Alert and AMBER Alert Systems.
new text end
new text begin
(f) The appropriations in paragraphs (a) to (e)
may not be used for indirect costs claimed by
an institution or governing body.
new text end
new text begin
(g) The commissioner of administration must
consider the recommendations of the
Association of Minnesota Public Educational
Radio Stations before awarding grants under
Minnesota Statutes, section 129D.14, using
the appropriations in paragraphs (a) to (d). No
grantee is eligible for a grant unless they are
a member of the Association of Minnesota
Public Educational Radio Stations on or before
July 1, 2023.
new text end
new text begin
(h) Any unencumbered balance remaining the
first year for grants to public television or
public radio stations does not cancel and is
available for the second year.
new text end
new text begin
Real Estate and Construction Services.
$12,000,000 the first year and $8,000,000 the
second year are to facilitate space
consolidation and the transition to a hybrid
work environment, including but not limited
to the design, remodel, equipping, and
furnishing of the space. This appropriation
may also be used for relocation and rent loss.
This is a onetime appropriation and is
available through June 30, 2027.
new text end
Sec. 12. new text begin CAPITOL AREA ARCHITECTURAL
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new text begin
$ new text end |
new text begin
1,070,000 new text end |
new text begin
$ new text end |
new text begin
510,000 new text end |
||
new text begin
The base for this appropriation in fiscal year
2026 and each year thereafter is $455,000.
new text end
new text begin
$500,000 the first year is to support
commemorative artwork activities. This is a
onetime appropriation and is available until
June 30, 2028.
new text end
new text begin
$130,000 in fiscal year 2024 and $55,000 in
fiscal year 2025 are for mandatory zoning and
design rules. This is a onetime appropriation.
new text end
Sec. 13. new text begin MINNESOTA MANAGEMENT AND
|
new text begin
$ new text end |
new text begin
52,558,000 new text end |
new text begin
$ new text end |
new text begin
52,856,000 new text end |
||
new text begin
The base for this appropriation is $49,356,000
in fiscal year 2026 and thereafter.
new text end
new text begin
(a) $466,000 in fiscal year 2024 and $622,000
in fiscal year 2025 are for the establishment
of a statewide internal audit office.
new text end
new text begin
(b) $2,700,000 each year is for the
establishment of an enterprise accountability
and performance unit.
new text end
new text begin
(c) $1,000,000 each year is for administration
and staffing of the Children's Cabinet
established in Minnesota Statutes, section
4.045.
new text end
new text begin
(d) $317,000 each year is to increase the
agency's capacity to proactively raise
awareness about the capital budget process
and provide technical assistance around the
requirements associated with the capital
budget process and receiving general fund or
general obligation bond funding for capital
projects, including compliance requirements
that must be met at various stages of capital
project development, with particular focus on
nonprofits, American Indian communities, and
communities of color that have traditionally
not participated in the state capital budget
process. This appropriation may also be used
to increase the agency's capacity to coordinate
with other state agencies regarding the
administration of grant agreements, programs,
and technical assistance related to capital
projects governed by the provisions of
Minnesota Statutes, chapter 16A, and other
applicable laws and statutes.
new text end
Sec. 14. new text begin REVENUE
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new text begin Subdivision 1. new text end
new text begin
Total Appropriation
|
new text begin
$ new text end |
new text begin
194,566,000 new text end |
new text begin
$ new text end |
new text begin
203,778,000 new text end |
||
new text begin
The base for this appropriation is
$203,728,000 in fiscal year 2026 and
thereafter.
new text end
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new text begin
Appropriations by Fund new text end |
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new text begin
2024 new text end |
new text begin
2025 new text end |
|
|
new text begin
General new text end |
new text begin
190,306,000 new text end |
new text begin
199,518,000 new text end |
|
new text begin
Health Care Access new text end |
new text begin
1,760,000 new text end |
new text begin
1,760,000 new text end |
|
new text begin
Highway User Tax Distribution new text end |
new text begin
2,195,000 new text end |
new text begin
2,195,000 new text end |
|
new text begin
Environmental new text end |
new text begin
305,000 new text end |
new text begin
305,000 new text end |
new text begin Subd. 2. new text end
new text begin
Tax System Management
|
new text begin
161,715,000 new text end |
new text begin
168,851,000 new text end |
||||
new text begin
The base for this appropriation is
$168,749,000 in fiscal year 2026 and
$168,823,000 in fiscal year 2027.
new text end
|
new text begin
Appropriations by Fund new text end |
||
|
new text begin
General new text end |
new text begin
157,455,000 new text end |
new text begin
164,591 new text end |
|
new text begin
Health Care Access new text end |
new text begin
1,760,000 new text end |
new text begin
1,760,000 new text end |
|
new text begin
Highway User Tax Distribution new text end |
new text begin
2,195,000 new text end |
new text begin
2,195,000 new text end |
|
new text begin
Environmental new text end |
new text begin
305,000 new text end |
new text begin
305,000 new text end |
new text begin
new text begin Taxpayer Assistance.new text end (a) $750,000 each year
is for the commissioner of revenue to make
grants to one or more eligible organizations,
qualifying under section 7526A(e)(2)(B) of
the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to
coordinate, facilitate, encourage, and aid in
the provision of taxpayer assistance services.
The unencumbered balance in the first year
does not cancel but is available for the second
year.
new text end
new text begin
(b) For purposes of this section, "taxpayer
assistance services" means accounting and tax
preparation services provided by volunteers
to low-income, elderly, and disadvantaged
Minnesota residents to help them file federal
and state income tax returns and Minnesota
property tax refund claims and to provide
personal representation before the Department
of Revenue and Internal Revenue Service.
new text end
new text begin Subd. 3. new text end
new text begin
Debt Collection Management
|
new text begin
32,851,000 new text end |
new text begin
34,927,000 new text end |
||||
new text begin
The base for this appropriation is $34,979,000
in fiscal year 2026 and $34,905,000 in fiscal
year 2027.
new text end
Sec. 15. new text begin GAMBLING CONTROL BOARD
|
new text begin
$ new text end |
new text begin
6,362,000 new text end |
new text begin
$ new text end |
new text begin
6,331,000 new text end |
||
new text begin
These appropriations are from the lawful
gambling regulation account in the special
revenue fund.
new text end
Sec. 16. new text begin RACING COMMISSION
|
new text begin
$ new text end |
new text begin
1,933,000 new text end |
new text begin
$ new text end |
new text begin
954,000 new text end |
||
|
new text begin
Appropriations by Fund new text end |
||
|
new text begin
General new text end |
new text begin
1,000,000 new text end |
new text begin
-0- new text end |
|
new text begin
Special Revenue new text end |
new text begin
933,000 new text end |
new text begin
954,000 new text end |
new text begin
The special revenue fund appropriations are
from the racing and card playing regulation
accounts in the special revenue fund.
new text end
new text begin
$1,000,000 in fiscal year 2024 from the
general fund is for costs related to the federal
Horseracing Integrity and Safety Act.
new text end
Sec. 17. new text begin STATE LOTTERY
|
||||||
new text begin
Notwithstanding Minnesota Statutes, section
349A.10, subdivision 3, the State Lottery's
operating budget must not exceed $40,000,000
in fiscal year 2024 and $40,000,000 in fiscal
year 2025.
new text end
Sec. 18. new text begin AMATEUR SPORTS COMMISSION
|
new text begin
$ new text end |
new text begin
1,229,000 new text end |
new text begin
$ new text end |
new text begin
391,000 new text end |
||
new text begin
$850,000 the first year is for upgrades
necessary to support the installation of solar
panels on the roof of the ice arena complex at
the National Sports Center.
new text end
Sec. 19. new text begin COUNCIL FOR MINNESOTANS OF
|
new text begin
$ new text end |
new text begin
795,000 new text end |
new text begin
$ new text end |
new text begin
816,000 new text end |
||
Sec. 20. new text begin COUNCIL ON LATINO AFFAIRS
|
new text begin
$ new text end |
new text begin
664,000 new text end |
new text begin
$ new text end |
new text begin
680,000 new text end |
||
Sec. 21. new text begin COUNCIL ON ASIAN-PACIFIC
|
new text begin
$ new text end |
new text begin
623,000 new text end |
new text begin
$ new text end |
new text begin
645,000 new text end |
||
Sec. 22. new text begin INDIAN AFFAIRS COUNCIL
|
new text begin
$ new text end |
new text begin
1,337,000 new text end |
new text begin
$ new text end |
new text begin
1,360,000 new text end |
||
Sec. 23. new text begin MINNESOTA HISTORICAL
|
||||||
new text begin Subdivision 1. new text end
new text begin
Total Appropriation
|
new text begin
$ new text end |
new text begin
26,001,000 new text end |
new text begin
$ new text end |
new text begin
26,957,000 new text end |
||
new text begin
The base for this appropriation in fiscal year
2026 and each year thereafter is $26,457,000.
new text end
new text begin
The amounts that may be spent for each
purpose are specified in the following
subdivisions.
new text end
new text begin Subd. 2. new text end
new text begin
Operations and Programs
|
new text begin
25,680,000 new text end |
new text begin
26,636,000 new text end |
||||
new text begin
Notwithstanding Minnesota Statutes, section
138.668, the Minnesota Historical Society may
not charge a fee for its general tours at the
Capitol, but may charge fees for special
programs other than general tours.
new text end
new text begin
(a) $375,000 each year is to support statewide
historic sites and museums and enhance
in-person school programs.
new text end
new text begin
(b) $45,000 the first year is for the State
Emblems Redesign Commission.
new text end
new text begin
(c) The base for this appropriation in fiscal
year 2026 and each year thereafter is
$26,136,000.
new text end
new text begin Subd. 3. new text end
new text begin
Fiscal Agent
|
new text begin
321,000 new text end |
new text begin
321,000 new text end |
||||
|
new text begin
(a) Global Minnesota new text end |
new text begin
39,000 new text end |
new text begin
39,000 new text end |
||||
|
new text begin
(b) Minnesota Air National Guard Museum new text end |
new text begin
17,000 new text end |
new text begin
17,000 new text end |
||||
|
new text begin
(c) Hockey Hall of Fame new text end |
new text begin
100,000 new text end |
new text begin
100,000 new text end |
||||
|
new text begin
(d) Farmamerica new text end |
new text begin
115,000 new text end |
new text begin
115,000 new text end |
||||
|
new text begin
(e) Minnesota Military Museum new text end |
new text begin
50,000 new text end |
new text begin
50,000 new text end |
||||
new text begin
Any unencumbered balance remaining in this
subdivision the first year does not cancel but
is available for the second year of the
biennium.
new text end
Sec. 24. new text begin BOARD OF THE ARTS
|
||||||
new text begin Subdivision 1. new text end
new text begin
Total Appropriation
|
new text begin
$ new text end |
new text begin
7,774,000 new text end |
new text begin
$ new text end |
new text begin
7,787,000 new text end |
||
new text begin
The amounts that may be spent for each
purpose are specified in the following
subdivisions.
new text end
new text begin Subd. 2. new text end
new text begin
Operations and Services
|
new text begin
835,000 new text end |
new text begin
848,000 new text end |
||||
new text begin Subd. 3. new text end
new text begin
Grants Program
|
new text begin
4,800,000 new text end |
new text begin
4,800,000 new text end |
||||
new text begin Subd. 4. new text end
new text begin
Regional Arts Councils
|
new text begin
2,139,000 new text end |
new text begin
2,139,000 new text end |
||||
new text begin
Any unencumbered balance remaining in this
section the first year does not cancel, but is
available for the second year.
new text end
new text begin
Money appropriated in this section and
distributed as grants may only be spent on
projects located in Minnesota. A recipient of
a grant funded by an appropriation in this
section must not use more than ten percent of
the total grant for costs related to travel outside
the state of Minnesota.
new text end
Sec. 25. new text begin MINNESOTA HUMANITIES
|
new text begin
$ new text end |
new text begin
3,470,000 new text end |
new text begin
$ new text end |
new text begin
3,470,000 new text end |
||
new text begin
$500,000 each year is for Healthy Eating, Here
at Home grants under Minnesota Statutes,
section 138.912. No more than three percent
of the appropriation may be used for the
nonprofit administration of the program. The
base for this appropriation in fiscal year 2026
and each year thereafter is $631,000.
new text end
new text begin
$2,500,000 each year is for civility and
cultural awareness programs and grants. If the
center awards grants, it may retain up to five
percent of the amount allocated to grants for
administrative costs associated with the grants.
This is a onetime appropriation and is
available until June 30, 2027.
new text end
Sec. 26. new text begin BOARD OF ACCOUNTANCY
|
new text begin
$ new text end |
new text begin
844,000 new text end |
new text begin
$ new text end |
new text begin
859,000 new text end |
||
Sec. 27. new text begin BOARD OF ARCHITECTURE
|
new text begin
$ new text end |
new text begin
893,000 new text end |
new text begin
$ new text end |
new text begin
913,000 new text end |
||
Sec. 28. new text begin BOARD OF COSMETOLOGIST
|
new text begin
$ new text end |
new text begin
3,379,000 new text end |
new text begin
$ new text end |
new text begin
3,599,000 new text end |
||
Sec. 29. new text begin BOARD OF BARBER EXAMINERS
|
new text begin
$ new text end |
new text begin
442,000 new text end |
new text begin
$ new text end |
new text begin
452,000 new text end |
||
Sec. 30. new text begin GENERAL CONTINGENT
|
new text begin
$ new text end |
new text begin
2,500,000 new text end |
new text begin
$ new text end |
new text begin
2,000,000 new text end |
||
|
new text begin
Appropriations by Fund new text end |
||
|
new text begin
2024 new text end |
new text begin
2025 new text end |
|
|
new text begin
General new text end |
new text begin
2,000,000 new text end |
new text begin
1,500,000 new text end |
|
new text begin
State Government Special Revenue new text end |
new text begin
400,000 new text end |
new text begin
400,000 new text end |
|
new text begin
Workers' Compensation new text end |
new text begin
100,000 new text end |
new text begin
100,000 new text end |
new text begin
(a) The appropriations in this section may only
be spent with the approval of the governor
after consultation with the Legislative
Advisory Commission pursuant to Minnesota
Statutes, section 3.30. The general fund base
is $1,000,000 in fiscal year 2026 and
$1,500,000 in fiscal year 2027.
new text end
new text begin
(b) If an appropriation in this section for either
year is insufficient, the appropriation for the
other year is available for it.
new text end
new text begin
(c) If a contingent account appropriation is
made in one fiscal year, it should be
considered a biennial appropriation.
new text end
Sec. 31. new text begin TORT CLAIMS
|
new text begin
$ new text end |
new text begin
161,000 new text end |
new text begin
$ new text end |
new text begin
161,000 new text end |
||
new text begin
These appropriations are to be spent by the
commissioner of management and budget
according to Minnesota Statutes, section
3.736, subdivision 7. If the appropriation for
either year is insufficient, the appropriation
for the other year is available both years.
new text end
Sec. 32. new text begin MINNESOTA STATE RETIREMENT
|
||||||
new text begin Subdivision 1. new text end
new text begin
Total Appropriation
|
new text begin
$ new text end |
new text begin
14,543,000 new text end |
new text begin
$ new text end |
new text begin
14,372,000 new text end |
||
new text begin
The amounts that may be spent for each
purpose are specified in the following
subdivisions.
new text end
new text begin Subd. 2. new text end
new text begin
Combined Legislators and
|
new text begin
8,543,000 new text end |
new text begin
8,372,000 new text end |
||||
new text begin
Under Minnesota Statutes, sections 3A.03,
subdivision 2; 3A.04, subdivisions 3 and 4;
and 3A.115.
new text end
new text begin
If an appropriation in this section for either
year is insufficient, the appropriation for the
other year is available for it.
new text end
new text begin Subd. 3. new text end
new text begin
Judges Retirement Plan
|
new text begin
6,000,000 new text end |
new text begin
6,000,000 new text end |
||||
new text begin
For transfer to the judges retirement fund
under Minnesota Statutes, section 490.123.
This transfer continues each fiscal year until
the judges retirement plan reaches 100 percent
funding as determined by an actuarial
valuation prepared according to Minnesota
Statutes, section 356.214.
new text end
Sec. 33. new text begin PUBLIC EMPLOYEES RETIREMENT
|
new text begin
$ new text end |
new text begin
25,000,000 new text end |
new text begin
$ new text end |
new text begin
25,000,000 new text end |
||
new text begin
(a) $9,000,000 the first year and $9,000,000
the second year are for direct state aid to the
public employees police and fire retirement
plan authorized under Minnesota Statutes,
section 353.65, subdivision 3b.
new text end
new text begin
(b) State payments from the general fund to
the Public Employees Retirement Association
on behalf of the former MERF division
account are $16,000,000 on September 15,
2024, and $16,000,000 on September 15,
2025. These amounts are estimated to be
needed under Minnesota Statutes, section
353.505.
new text end
Sec. 34. new text begin TEACHERS RETIREMENT
|
new text begin
$ new text end |
new text begin
29,831,000 new text end |
new text begin
$ new text end |
new text begin
29,831,000 new text end |
||
new text begin
The amounts estimated to be needed are as
follows:
new text end
new text begin
Special Direct State Aid. $27,331,000 each
year is for special direct state aid authorized
under Minnesota Statutes, section 354.436.
new text end
new text begin
Special Direct State Matching Aid.
$2,500,000 each year is for special direct state
matching aid authorized under Minnesota
Statutes, section 354.435.
new text end
Sec. 35. new text begin ST. PAUL TEACHERS RETIREMENT
|
new text begin
$ new text end |
new text begin
14,827,000 new text end |
new text begin
$ new text end |
new text begin
14,827,000 new text end |
||
new text begin
The amounts estimated to be needed for
special direct state aid to the first class city
teachers retirement fund association authorized
under Minnesota Statutes, section 354A.12,
subdivisions 3a and 3c.
new text end
Sec. 36. new text begin REDUCTION IN APPROPRIATION AND CANCELLATION; COVID-19
MANAGEMENT.
new text end
new text begin
The fiscal year 2022 general fund appropriation in Laws 2022, chapter 50, article 3,
section 1, is reduced by $58,334,000 and that amount is canceled to the general fund.
new text end
new text begin EFFECTIVE DATE. new text end
new text begin
This section is effective the day following final enactment.
new text end
Sec. 37. new text begin APPROPRIATION REDUCTION FOR EXECUTIVE AGENCIES.
new text end
new text begin
(a) The commissioner of management and budget must reduce general fund appropriations
to executive agencies for agency operations for the biennium ending June 30, 2025, by
$8,672,000 due to savings from reduced transfers to the Governor's Office account in the
special revenue fund.
new text end
new text begin
(b) If savings are obtained through reduced transfers from nongeneral funds other than
those established in the state constitution or protected by federal law, the commissioner of
management and budget may transfer the amount of savings to the general fund. The amount
transferred to the general fund from other funds reduces the required general fund reduction
in this section. Reductions made in 2025 must be reflected as reductions in agency base
budgets for fiscal years 2026 and 2027.
new text end
Sec. 38. new text begin CAPITOL MALL DESIGN FRAMEWORK.
new text end
new text begin
$1,000,000 in fiscal year 2023 is appropriated from the general fund to the Capitol Area
Architectural and Planning Board to update the Capitol Mall Design Framework and for
initial implementation of the framework. This is a onetime appropriation and is available
until December 31, 2024.
new text end
new text begin EFFECTIVE DATE. new text end
new text begin
This section is effective the day following final enactment.
new text end
Sec. 39. new text begin SCIENCE MUSEUM OF MINNESOTA REVENUE RECOVERY.
new text end
new text begin
$500,000 in fiscal year 2024 and $250,000 in fiscal year 2025 are appropriated from the
general fund to the Science Museum of Minnesota for revenue recovery. This is a onetime
appropriation.
new text end
Sec. 40. new text begin OFFICE OF ADMINISTRATIVE HEARINGS; DEFICIENCY
APPROPRIATION.
new text end
new text begin
$196,000 in fiscal year 2023 is appropriated from the general fund to the Office of
Administrative Hearings to maintain fair, timely, and impartial hearings in campaign and
data practices matters. This is a onetime appropriation and is available until June 30, 2025.
new text end
new text begin EFFECTIVE DATE. new text end
new text begin
This section is effective the day following final enactment.
new text end
Sec. 41. new text begin ST. ANTHONY FALLS STUDY.
new text end
new text begin
$1,000,000 in fiscal year 2024 is appropriated from the general fund to the Board of
Regents of the University of Minnesota for a geophysical study and hazard assessment of
the St. Anthony Falls area and St. Anthony Falls cutoff wall. The study must include a
field-based investigation of the cutoff wall and other subsurface structures, modeling of the
surrounding area, examination of public safety and infrastructure risks posed by potential
failure of the cutoff wall or surrounding area, and emergency response plan for identified
risks. By conducting this study, the Board of Regents does not consent to accepting liability
for the current condition or risks posed by a potential failure of the cutoff wall. By July 1,
2025, the Board of Regents must submit a report to the legislative committees with
jurisdiction over state and local government policy and finance. This appropriation is
available until June 30, 2025.
new text end
Sec. 42. new text begin STATE FACILITIES ASSET PRESERVATION.
new text end
new text begin
$7,019,000 is transferred from the general fund to the asset preservation account in the
special revenue fund established in Minnesota Statutes, section 16B.24, subdivision 5,
paragraph (d).
new text end
ARTICLE 2
STATE AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT POLICY
Section 1.
Minnesota Statutes 2022, section 1.135, subdivision 2, is amended to read:
Subd. 2.
Official seal.
The seal described in subdivision deleted text begin 3deleted text end new text begin 3anew text end is the "Great Seal of the
State of Minnesota." When the seal, the impression of the seal, the scene within the seal,
or its likeness is reproduced at state expense, it must conform to subdivision 3 and section
4.04. A seal, impression, scene, or likeness which does not conform to these provisions is
not official.
new text begin EFFECTIVE DATE. new text end
new text begin
This section is effective May 11, 2024.
new text end
Sec. 2.
Minnesota Statutes 2022, section 1.135, is amended by adding a subdivision to
read:
new text begin Subd. 3a. new text end
new text begin Official seal; May 11, 2024, and thereafter. new text end
new text begin
The Great Seal of the State of
Minnesota is the design as certified in the report of the State Emblems Redesign Commission,
as established by this act.
new text end
new text begin EFFECTIVE DATE. new text end
new text begin
This section is effective May 11, 2024.
new text end
Sec. 3.
Minnesota Statutes 2022, section 1.135, subdivision 4, is amended to read:
Subd. 4.
Additional effects; size.
Every effort shall be made to reproduce the seal with
justification to the 12 o'clock position deleted text begin and with attention to the authenticity of the illustrations
used to create the scene within the seal. The description of the scene in this section does
not preclude the graphic inclusion of the effects of movement, sunlight, or falling water
when the seal is reproduced. Nor doesdeleted text end new text begin .new text end This section new text begin does not new text end prohibit the enlargement,
proportioned reduction, or embossment of the seal for its use in unofficial acts.
new text begin EFFECTIVE DATE. new text end
new text begin
This section is effective May 11, 2024.
new text end
Sec. 4.
Minnesota Statutes 2022, section 1.135, subdivision 6, is amended to read:
Subd. 6.
State's duties.
State agencies and departments using the seal, its impression,
deleted text begin the scene within the sealdeleted text end or its likeness shall make every effort to bring any seal, impression,
deleted text begin scene,deleted text end or likeness currently fixed to a permanent object into accordance with this section
and section 4.04. Expendable material to which the seal new text begin in effect prior to May 11, 2024, new text end or
any impression, scene, or likenessnew text begin of that sealnew text end is currently affixed may be used until the
supply is exhaustednew text begin or until January 1, 2025, whichever occurs firstnew text end . All unused dies and
engravings of the Great Seal shall be given to the Minnesota Historical Society, along with
all historical information available about the seal, to be retained in the society's permanent
collection.
new text begin EFFECTIVE DATE. new text end
new text begin
This section is effective May 11, 2024.
new text end
Sec. 5.
Minnesota Statutes 2022, section 1.141, subdivision 1, is amended to read:
Subdivision 1.
Adoption.
The design of the state flag deleted text begin proposed by the Legislative Interim
Commission acting under Laws 1955, chapter 632,deleted text end new text begin as certified in the report of the State
Emblems Redesign Commission, as established by this act, new text end is adopted as the official state
flag.
new text begin EFFECTIVE DATE. new text end
new text begin
This section is effective May 11, 2024.
new text end
Sec. 6.
Minnesota Statutes 2022, section 3.099, subdivision 3, is amended to read:
Subd. 3.
Leaders.
The senate Committee on Rules and Administration for the senate
and the house of representatives Committee on Rules and Legislative Administration for
the house of representatives may each designate for their respective body up to deleted text begin threedeleted text end new text begin fivenew text end
leadership positions to receive up to 140 percent of the compensation of other members.
At the commencement of each biennial legislative session, each house of the legislature
shall adopt a resolution designating its majority and minority leader.
The majority leader is the person elected by the caucus of members in each house which
is its largest political affiliation. The minority leader is the person elected by the caucus
which is its second largest political affiliation.
Sec. 7.
new text begin
[3.1985] LEGISLATIVE FUNDING; APPROPRIATION.
new text end
new text begin Subdivision 1. new text end
new text begin Definition. new text end
new text begin
As used in this section, "sums sufficient to operate" means
funds necessary to support the functions of the respective entity receiving the appropriation.
These sums may include but are not limited to those necessary for member and employee
compensation and expenses, supplies and facilities management, safety and security,
payments required under lease agreements for real property, and other expenses associated
with legislative sessions, interim activities, public hearings, public outreach, and related
activities.
new text end
new text begin Subd. 2. new text end
new text begin House of representatives. new text end
new text begin
(a) Sums sufficient to operate the house of
representatives are appropriated from the general fund or other funds, as appropriate, to the
house of representatives.
new text end
new text begin
(b) No later than June 30 of each odd-numbered year, the controller of the house of
representatives must certify to the commissioner of management and budget the amounts
to be appropriated under this section for the fiscal year beginning July 1 of the same
odd-numbered year.
new text end
new text begin
(c) No later than October 15 and January 15 of each year, the controller of the house of
representatives must certify to the commissioner of management and budget any changes
to the current biennium's appropriations. Certifications provided by October 15 of an
even-numbered year and January 15 of an odd-numbered year must include estimated
amounts to be appropriated for the fiscal biennium beginning the next July 1.
new text end
new text begin
(d) Amounts certified under paragraphs (b) and (c) must be the amounts determined by
a majority vote conducted during a public meeting of the house of representatives Committee
on Rules and Legislative Administration. The committee must accept public comment on
the proposed amounts.
new text end
new text begin
(e) At any time between the date funds are certified under this subdivision and the last
date for adjusting the certified amount, the Legislative Advisory Commission may convene
a meeting to review and provide advice on the certified amount. At its discretion, the
Committee on Rules and Legislative Administration may incorporate the advice of the
commission when making an adjustment to the certified amount.
new text end
new text begin Subd. 3. new text end
new text begin Senate. new text end
new text begin
(a) Sums sufficient to operate the senate are appropriated from the
general fund or other funds, as appropriate, to the senate.
new text end
new text begin
(b) No later than June 30 of each odd-numbered year, the secretary of the senate must
certify to the commissioner of management and budget the amounts to be appropriated
under this section for the fiscal year beginning July 1 of the same odd-numbered year.
new text end
new text begin
(c) No later than October 15 and January 15 of each year, the secretary of the senate
must certify to the commissioner of management and budget any changes to the current
biennium's appropriations. Certifications provided by October 15 of an even-numbered year
and January 15 of an odd-numbered year must include estimated amounts to be appropriated
for the fiscal biennium beginning the next July 1.
new text end
new text begin
(d) Amounts certified under paragraphs (b) and (c) must be the amounts determined by
a majority vote conducted during a public meeting of the senate Committee on Rules and
Administration. The committee must accept public comment on the proposed amounts.
new text end
new text begin
(e) At any time between the date funds are certified under this subdivision and the last
date for adjusting the certified amount, the Legislative Advisory Commission may convene
a meeting to review and provide advice on the certified amount. At its discretion, the senate
Committee on Rules and Administration may incorporate the advice of the commission
when making an adjustment to the certified amount.
new text end
new text begin Subd. 4. new text end
new text begin Legislative Coordinating Commission. new text end
new text begin
(a) Sums sufficient to operate the
Legislative Coordinating Commission are appropriated from the general fund or other funds,
as appropriate, to the Legislative Coordinating Commission.
new text end
new text begin
(b) No later than June 30 of each odd-numbered year, the executive director of the
Legislative Coordinating Commission must certify to the commissioner of management
and budget the amounts to be appropriated under this section for the fiscal biennium
beginning July 1 of the same odd-numbered year.
new text end
new text begin
(c) No later than October 15 and January 15 of each year, the executive director must
certify to the commissioner of management and budget any changes to the current biennium's
appropriations. Certifications provided by October 15 of an even-numbered year and January
15 of an odd-numbered year must include estimated amounts to be appropriated for the
fiscal biennium beginning the next July 1.
new text end
new text begin
(d) The amounts certified under paragraphs (b) and (c) must be the amounts recommended
by the Legislative Coordinating Commission by majority vote in a public meeting, and
approved by majority votes of both the house Committee on Rules and Legislative
Administration and the senate Committee on Rules and Administration in public meetings.
The commission and committees must accept public comment on the proposed amounts in
the meetings where the amounts are recommended or approved. The total amount certified
must identify specific amounts appropriated for each of the following joint legislative offices:
new text end
new text begin
(1) the Legislative Budget Office;
new text end
new text begin
(2) the Legislative Coordinating Commission;
new text end
new text begin
(3) the Legislative Reference Library;
new text end
new text begin
(4) the Office of the Legislative Auditor; and
new text end
new text begin
(5) the Office of the Revisor of Statutes.
new text end
new text begin Subd. 5. new text end
new text begin Other appropriations. new text end
new text begin
Nothing in this section precludes the house of
representatives, the senate, or a joint legislative office or commission of the Legislative
Coordinating Commission from receiving a direct appropriation by law or another statutory
appropriation for a specific purpose provided in the direct or statutory appropriation. If the
house of representatives, the senate, or a joint legislative office or commission receives a
direct or statutory appropriation, the amount appropriated is distinct from and must not be
considered during the biennial appropriation certification process under subdivision 2, 3,
or 4.
new text end
new text begin EFFECTIVE DATE; APPLICABILITY. new text end
new text begin
This section is effective July 1, 2025, and
applies to appropriations for fiscal years 2026 and thereafter.
new text end
Sec. 8.
Minnesota Statutes 2022, section 3.97, subdivision 2, is amended to read:
Subd. 2.
Membership; terms; meetings; compensation; powers.
The Legislative Audit
Commission consists of:
(1) three members of the senate appointed by the deleted text begin Subcommittee on Committees of the
Committee on Rules and Administration of thedeleted text end senatenew text begin majority leadernew text end ;
(2) three members of the senate appointed by the senate minority leader;
(3) three members of the house of representatives appointed by the speaker of the house;
and
(4) three members of the house of representatives appointed by the house of
representatives minority leader.
Members shall serve until replaced, or until they are not members of the legislative body
from which they were appointed. Appointing authorities shall fill vacancies on the
commission within 30 days of a vacancy being created.
The commission shall meet in January of each odd-numbered year to elect its chair and
vice-chair. They shall serve until successors are elected. The chair and vice-chair shall
alternate biennially between the senate and the house of representativesnew text begin , and shall be of
different political partiesnew text end . The commission shall meet at the call of the chair. The members
shall serve without compensation but be reimbursed for their reasonable expenses as members
of the legislature. The commission may exercise the powers prescribed by section 3.153.
Sec. 9.
Minnesota Statutes 2022, section 3.972, subdivision 3, is amended to read:
Subd. 3.
Audit contracts.
deleted text begin Notwithstanding any other law,deleted text end A state department, board,
commission, or other state agency deleted text begin shall not negotiate a contractdeleted text end new text begin contractingnew text end with a public
accountant for an audit, except a contract negotiated by the state auditor for an audit of a
local government, deleted text begin unless the contract has been reviewed by the legislative auditor. The
legislative auditor shall not participate in the selection of the public accountant but shall
review and submit written comments on the proposed contract within seven days of its
receipt. Upon completion of the audit, the legislative auditor shall be givendeleted text end new text begin must provide
the legislative auditor withnew text end a copy of the final reportnew text begin of the audit upon completion of the
auditnew text end .
Sec. 10.
Minnesota Statutes 2022, section 3.978, subdivision 2, is amended to read:
Subd. 2.
Inquiry and inspection power; duty to aid legislative auditor.
All public
officials and their deputies and employees, and all corporations, firms, and individuals
having business involving the receipt, disbursement, or custody of public funds shall at all
timesnew text begin : (1)new text end afford reasonable facilities for examinations by the legislative auditordeleted text begin , makedeleted text end new text begin ; (2)
providenew text end returns and reports required by the legislative auditordeleted text begin ,deleted text end new text begin ; (3)new text end attend and answer under
oath the legislative auditor's lawful inquiriesdeleted text begin ,deleted text end new text begin ; (4)new text end produce and exhibit all books, accounts,
documents, data of any classification, and property that the legislative auditor requests to
inspectdeleted text begin ,deleted text end new text begin ;new text end and new text begin (5) new text end in all things cooperate with the legislative auditor.
Sec. 11.
Minnesota Statutes 2022, section 3.979, subdivision 2, is amended to read:
Subd. 2.
Access to data by commission members.
Members of the commission have
access to new text begin not public new text end data that is collected or used by the legislative auditor deleted text begin and classified as
not public or as private or confidentialdeleted text end only as authorized by resolution of the commission.
The commission may not authorize its members to have access to private or confidential
data on individuals collected or used in connection with the collection of any tax.
Sec. 12.
Minnesota Statutes 2022, section 3.979, subdivision 3, is amended to read:
Subd. 3.
Audit data.
(a) "Audit" as used in this subdivision means a financial audit,
program evaluation, special review, deleted text begin ordeleted text end investigationnew text begin , or assessment of an allegation or report
submitted to the legislative auditornew text end . new text begin Notwithstanding any other law, new text end data relating to an audit
are deleted text begin not public or with respect to data on individuals aredeleted text end confidential new text begin or protected nonpublic
new text end until the final report of the audit has been released by the legislative auditor or the audit is
no longer being actively pursued. Upon release of a final audit report by the legislative
auditor, data relating to an audit are public except data otherwise classified as not public.new text begin
Unless the data is subject to a more restrictive classification by another law, upon the
legislative auditor's decision to no longer actively pursue an audit without the release of a
final audit report, data relating to an audit are private or nonpublic.
new text end
(b) Data related to an audit but not published in the audit report and that the legislative
auditor reasonably believes will be used in litigation deleted text begin are not public and with respect to data
on individualsdeleted text end are confidential new text begin or protected nonpublic new text end until the litigation has been completed
or is no longer being actively pursued.
(c) Data that could reasonably be used to determine the identity of an individualnew text begin or entitynew text end
supplying data for an audit are private new text begin or nonpublic new text end if the data supplied deleted text begin by the individualdeleted text end
were needed for an audit and deleted text begin the individualdeleted text end would not havenew text begin beennew text end provided deleted text begin the datadeleted text end to the
legislative auditor without an assurance that the deleted text begin individual'sdeleted text end identity new text begin of the individual or
entity new text end would remain privatenew text begin or nonpublicnew text end , or the legislative auditor reasonably believes that
the deleted text begin subjectdeleted text end new text begin data new text end would not have new text begin been new text end provided deleted text begin the datadeleted text end .
(d) deleted text begin The definitions of terms provided in section 13.02 apply for purposes of this
subdivisiondeleted text end new text begin Data related to an audit that were obtained from a nongovernmental entity have
the classification that the data would have if obtained from the government entity for which
the data were created, collected, or maintained by the nongovernmental entitynew text end .
new text begin
(e) The legislative auditor may disseminate data of any classification to:
new text end
new text begin
(1) a government entity, other than a law enforcement agency or prosecuting authority,
if the dissemination of the data aids a pending audit; or
new text end
new text begin
(2) a law enforcement agency or prosecuting authority if there is reason to believe that
the data are evidence of criminal activity within the agency's or authority's jurisdiction.
new text end
new text begin
Notwithstanding the classification of data as confidential or protected nonpublic, an individual
or entity who supplies information for an audit may authorize the legislative auditor to
release data that would identify the individual or entity for the purpose of conducting the
audit. Data disseminated pursuant to this paragraph are subject to section 13.03, subdivision
4, paragraph (c).
new text end
Sec. 13.
Minnesota Statutes 2022, section 3.979, is amended by adding a subdivision to
read:
new text begin Subd. 6. new text end
new text begin Definitions. new text end
new text begin
The definitions of terms provided in section 13.02 apply for
purposes of this section.
new text end
Sec. 14.
Minnesota Statutes 2022, section 4.045, is amended to read:
4.045 CHILDREN'S CABINET.
The Children's Cabinet shall consist of the commissioners of education, human services,
employment and economic development, public safety, corrections, management and budget,
health, administration, Housing Finance Agency, and transportationdeleted text begin , and the director of the
Office of Strategic and Long-Range Planningdeleted text end . The governor shall designate one member
to serve as cabinet chair. The chair is responsible for ensuring that the duties of the Children's
Cabinet are performed.
Sec. 15.
Minnesota Statutes 2022, section 10.44, is amended to read:
10.44 deleted text begin HOUSE, SENATE, COURT, ELECTED OFFICEdeleted text end BUDGETS; HOW
TREATED.
The budgets of the deleted text begin house of representatives, senate,deleted text end constitutional officers, district courts,
court of appeals, and supreme court must be submitted to and considered by the appropriate
committees of the legislature in the same manner as the budgets of executive agencies.
new text begin EFFECTIVE DATE. new text end
new text begin
This section is effective and applies to budgets proposed for fiscal
years 2026 and thereafter.
new text end
Sec. 16.
Minnesota Statutes 2022, section 10.45, is amended to read:
10.45 BUDGETS; INFORMATION.
The budgets of the house of representatives, the senate,new text begin the Legislative Coordinating
Commission,new text end each constitutional officer, the district courts, court of appeals, and supreme
court shall be public information and shall be divided into expense categories. The categories
shall include, among others, travel and telephone expenses.
new text begin EFFECTIVE DATE. new text end
new text begin
This section is effective and applies to budgets adopted for fiscal
years 2026 and thereafter.
new text end
Sec. 17.
Minnesota Statutes 2022, section 15A.0815, subdivision 1, is amended to read:
Subdivision 1.
Salary limits.
The deleted text begin governor or otherdeleted text end appropriate appointing authority
shall set the salary rates for positions listed in this section deleted text begin within the salary limits listed in
subdivisions 2 to 4. The governor's or other appointing authority's action is subject to
approval of the Legislative Coordinating Commission and the legislature as provided by
subdivision 5 and section 3.855deleted text end new text begin based upon the salaries prescribed by the Compensation
Council established under section 15A.082new text end .
new text begin EFFECTIVE DATE. new text end
new text begin
This section is effective the day following final enactment and
applies to salary rates adopted by the council for fiscal year 2024 and thereafter.
new text end
Sec. 18.
Minnesota Statutes 2022, section 15A.0815, subdivision 2, is amended to read:
Subd. 2.
deleted text begin Group I salary limitsdeleted text end new text begin Agency head salariesnew text end .
The salary for a position listed
in this subdivision shall deleted text begin not exceed 133 percent of the salary of the governor. This limit
must be adjusted annually on January 1. The new limit must equal the limit for the prior
year increased by the percentage increase, if any, in the Consumer Price Index for all urban
consumers from October of the second prior year to October of the immediately prior yeardeleted text end new text begin
be determined by the Compensation Council under section 15A.082new text end . The commissioner of
management and budget must publish the deleted text begin limitdeleted text end new text begin salariesnew text end on the department's website. This
subdivision applies to the following positions:
Commissioner of administration;
Commissioner of agriculture;
Commissioner of education;
Commissioner of commerce;
Commissioner of corrections;
Commissioner of health;
Commissioner, Minnesota Office of Higher Education;
new text begin
Commissioner, Minnesota IT Services;
new text end
Commissioner, Housing Finance Agency;
Commissioner of human rights;
Commissioner of human services;
Commissioner of labor and industry;
Commissioner of management and budget;
Commissioner of natural resources;
Commissioner, Pollution Control Agency;
Commissioner of public safety;
Commissioner of revenue;
Commissioner of employment and economic development;
Commissioner of transportation; deleted text begin and
deleted text end
Commissioner of veterans affairsdeleted text begin .deleted text end new text begin ;
new text end
new text begin
Executive director of the Gambling Control Board;
new text end
new text begin
Executive director of the Minnesota State Lottery;
new text end
new text begin
Commissioner of Iron Range resources and rehabilitation;
new text end
new text begin
Commissioner, Bureau of Mediation Services;
new text end
new text begin
Ombudsman for mental health and developmental disabilities;
new text end
new text begin
Ombudsperson for corrections;
new text end
new text begin
Chair, Metropolitan Council;
new text end
new text begin
Chair, Metropolitan Airports Commission;
new text end
new text begin
School trust lands director;
new text end
new text begin
Executive director of pari-mutuel racing; and
new text end
new text begin
Commissioner, Public Utilities Commission.
new text end
new text begin EFFECTIVE DATE. new text end
new text begin
This section is effective the day following final enactment and
applies to salary rates adopted by the council for fiscal year 2024 and thereafter.
new text end
Sec. 19.
Minnesota Statutes 2022, section 15A.082, subdivision 1, is amended to read:
Subdivision 1.
Creation.
A Compensation Council is created each odd-numbered year
to deleted text begin assist the legislature in establishingdeleted text end new text begin establishnew text end the compensation of constitutional officers
new text begin and the heads of state and metropolitan agencies identified in section 15A.0815new text end , new text begin and to
assist the legislature in establishing the compensation ofnew text end justices of the supreme courtdeleted text begin ,deleted text end new text begin andnew text end
judges of the court of appeals and district courtdeleted text begin , and the headsdeleted text end new text begin .new text end deleted text begin of state and metropolitan
agencies included in section deleted text end deleted text begin .
deleted text end
new text begin EFFECTIVE DATE. new text end
new text begin
This section is effective the day following final enactment and
applies to salary rates adopted by the council for fiscal year 2024 and thereafter.
new text end
Sec. 20.
Minnesota Statutes 2022, section 15A.082, subdivision 2, is amended to read:
Subd. 2.
Membership.
The Compensation Council consists of 16 members: eight
nonjudges appointed by the chief justice of the supreme court, of whom no more than four
may belong to the same political party; and one member from each congressional district
appointed by the governor, of whom no more than four may belong to the same political
party. Appointments must be made after the first Monday in January and before January deleted text begin 15deleted text end new text begin
31new text end . The compensation and removal of members appointed by the governor or the chief
justice shall be as provided in section 15.059, subdivisions 3 and 4. The Legislative
Coordinating Commission shall provide the council with administrative and support services.
new text begin EFFECTIVE DATE. new text end
new text begin
This section is effective the day following final enactment and
applies to salary rates adopted by the council for fiscal year 2024 and thereafter.
new text end
Sec. 21.
Minnesota Statutes 2022, section 15A.082, subdivision 3, is amended to read:
Subd. 3.
Submission of recommendationsnew text begin and determinationsnew text end .
(a) By deleted text begin Aprildeleted text end new text begin Maynew text end 1
in each odd-numbered year, the Compensation Council shall submit to the speaker of the
house and the president of the senate salary recommendations for deleted text begin constitutional officers,deleted text end
justices of the supreme court, and judges of the court of appeals and district court. deleted text begin The
recommended salary for each other office must take effect on the first Monday in January
of the next odd-numbered year, with no more than one adjustment, to take effect on January
1 of the year after that.deleted text end The salary recommendations deleted text begin for judges and constitutional officersdeleted text end
take effect if an appropriation of money to pay the recommended salaries is enacted after
the recommendations are submitted and before their effective date. Recommendations may
be expressly modified or rejected.
deleted text begin
(b) The council shall also submit to the speaker of the house and the president of the
senate recommendations for the salary ranges of the heads of state and metropolitan agencies,
to be effective retroactively from January 1 of that year if enacted into law. The
recommendations shall include the appropriate group in section 15A.0815 to which each
agency head should be assigned and the appropriate limitation on the maximum range of
the salaries of the agency heads in each group, expressed as a percentage of the salary of
the governor.
deleted text end
new text begin
(b) By May 1 in each odd-numbered year, the Compensation Council must prescribe
salaries for constitutional officers, and for the agency and metropolitan agency heads
identified in section 15A.0815. The prescribed salary for each office must take effect July
1 of that year and July 1 of the subsequent even-numbered year and at whatever interval
the council determines thereafter, unless the legislature by law provides otherwise.
new text end
new text begin EFFECTIVE DATE. new text end
new text begin
This section is effective the day following final enactment and
applies to salary rates adopted by the council for fiscal year 2024 and thereafter.
new text end
Sec. 22.
Minnesota Statutes 2022, section 15A.082, subdivision 4, is amended to read:
Subd. 4.
Criteria.
In making compensation recommendationsnew text begin and determinationsnew text end , the
council shall consider the amount of compensation paid in government service and the
private sector to persons with similar qualifications, the amount of compensation needed
to attract and retain experienced and competent persons, and the ability of the state to pay
the recommended compensation.
new text begin EFFECTIVE DATE. new text end
new text begin
This section is effective the day following final enactment and
applies to salary rates adopted by the council for fiscal year 2024 and thereafter.
new text end
Sec. 23.
new text begin
[16A.091] ACCOUNTABILITY AND PERFORMANCE MANAGEMENT.
new text end
new text begin
(a) The commissioner of management and budget is responsible for the coordination,
development, assessment, and communication of information, performance measures,
planning, and policy concerning the state's future.
new text end
new text begin
(b) The commissioner must develop a statewide system of economic, social, and
environmental performance measures. The commissioner must provide information to assist
public and elected officials with understanding the status of these performance measures.
new text end
Sec. 24.
Minnesota Statutes 2022, section 16A.122, subdivision 2, is amended to read:
Subd. 2.
Transfers from grants prohibited.
Unless otherwise provided by lawnew text begin or
section 16B.98, subdivision 14new text end , an agency must not use grant or flow-through funds for
salaries or other operating purposes.
Sec. 25.
Minnesota Statutes 2022, section 16A.126, subdivision 1, is amended to read:
Subdivision 1.
Set rates.
The commissioner shall approve the rates an agency must pay
to a revolving fund for services. Funds subject to this subdivision include, but are not limited
to, the revolving funds established in sections 14.46; 14.53; 16B.2975, subdivision 4; 16B.48;
16B.54; 16B.58; 16B.85; 16E.14; 43A.55; and 176.591; deleted text begin anddeleted text end the fund established in section
43A.30new text begin ; and the account established in section 16A.1286new text end .
new text begin EFFECTIVE DATE. new text end
new text begin
This section is effective July 1, 2024.
new text end
Sec. 26.
Minnesota Statutes 2022, section 16A.1286, subdivision 2, is amended to read:
Subd. 2.
Billing procedures.
The commissioner may bill deleted text begin up to $10,000,000 indeleted text end each
fiscal year for statewide systems services provided to state agenciesdeleted text begin , judicial branch agencies,
the University of Minnesotadeleted text end new text begin in the executive, legislative, and judicial branchesnew text end , the Minnesota
State Colleges and Universities, and other entities. new text begin Each entity shall be billed based on that
entity's usage of the statewide systems.new text end Each agency shall transfer from agency operating
appropriations to the statewide systems account the amount billed by the commissioner.
deleted text begin Billing policies and procedures related to statewide systems services must be developed by
the commissioner in consultation with the commissioners of management and budget and
administration, the University of Minnesota, and the Minnesota State Colleges and
Universities.deleted text end new text begin The commissioner shall develop billing policies and procedures.
new text end
new text begin EFFECTIVE DATE. new text end
new text begin
This section is effective July 1, 2025.
new text end
Sec. 27.
Minnesota Statutes 2022, section 16A.152, subdivision 4, is amended to read:
Subd. 4.
Reduction.
(a) If the commissioner determines that probable receipts for the
general fund will be less than anticipated, and that the amount available for the remainder
of the biennium will be less than needed, the commissioner shall, with the approval of the
governor, and after consulting the Legislative Advisory Commission, reduce the amount in
the budget reserve account as needed to balance expenditures with revenue.
(b) An additional deficit shall, with the approval of the governor, and after consulting
the Legislative Advisory Commission, be made up by reducing unexpended allotments of
any prior appropriation or transfer. Notwithstanding any other law to the contrary, the
commissioner is empowered to defer or suspend prior statutorily created obligations which
would prevent effecting such reductions.
(c) If the commissioner determines that probable receipts for any other fund,
appropriation, or item will be less than anticipated, and that the amount available for the
remainder of the term of the appropriation or for any allotment period will be less than
needed, the commissioner shall notify the agency concerned and then reduce the amount
allotted or to be allotted so as to prevent a deficit.
(d) In reducing allotments, the commissioner may consider other sources of revenue
available to recipients of state appropriations and may apply allotment reductions based on
all sources of revenue available.
(e) In like manner, the commissioner shall reduce allotments to an agency by the amount
of any saving that can be made over previous spending plans through a reduction in prices
or other cause.
new text begin
(f) The commissioner is prohibited from reducing an allotment or appropriation made
under section 3.1985.
new text end
new text begin EFFECTIVE DATE. new text end
new text begin
This section is effective the day following final enactment.
new text end
Sec. 28.
new text begin
[16B.373] OFFICE OF ENTERPRISE TRANSLATIONS.
new text end
new text begin Subdivision 1. new text end
new text begin Office establishment. new text end
new text begin
(a) The commissioner shall establish an Office of
Enterprise Translations. The office must:
new text end
new text begin
(1) provide translation services for written material for executive agencies;
new text end
new text begin
(2) create and maintain language-specific landing webpages in Spanish, Hmong, and
Somali and other languages that may be determined by the commissioner, in consultation
with the state demographer, with links to translated materials at state agency websites; and
new text end
new text begin
(3) serve as a resource to executive agencies in areas such as best practices and standards
for the translation of written materials.
new text end
new text begin
(b) The commissioner shall determine the process and requirements for state agencies
to request translations of written materials.
new text end
new text begin Subd. 2. new text end
new text begin Language access service account established. new text end
new text begin
The language access service
account is created in the special revenue fund for reimbursing state agencies for expenses
incurred in providing language translation services.
new text end
Sec. 29.
Minnesota Statutes 2022, section 16B.97, subdivision 2, is amended to read:
Subd. 2.
Grants governance.
The commissioner shall provide leadership and direction
for policy related to grants management in Minnesota in order to foster more consistent,
streamlined interaction between executive agencies, funders, and grantees that will enhance
access to grant opportunities and information and lead to greater program accountability
and transparency. The commissioner has the duties and powers stated in this section. deleted text begin Andeleted text end
Executive deleted text begin agencydeleted text end new text begin agencies shall fully cooperate with the commissioner in the creation,
management, and oversight of state grants andnew text end must do what the commissioner requires
under this section.new text begin The commissioner may adopt rules to carry out grants governance,
oversight, and management.
new text end
new text begin EFFECTIVE DATE. new text end
new text begin
This section is effective August 1, 2023.
new text end
Sec. 30.
Minnesota Statutes 2022, section 16B.97, subdivision 3, is amended to read:
Subd. 3.
Discretionary powers.
The commissioner has the authority to:
(1) review grants management practices and deleted text begin proposedeleted text end new text begin establish and enforcenew text end policy and
procedure improvements deleted text begin to the governor, legislature, executive agencies, and the federal
governmentdeleted text end ;
(2) sponsor, support, and facilitate innovative and collaborative grants management
projects with public and private organizations;
(3) review, recommend, and implement alternative strategies for grants management;
(4) collect and disseminate information, issue reports relating to grants management,
and sponsor and conduct conferences and studies; deleted text begin and
deleted text end
(5) participate in conferences and other appropriate activities related to grants
management issuesdeleted text begin .deleted text end new text begin ;
new text end
new text begin
(6) suspend or debar grantees from eligibility to receive state-issued grants for up to
three years for reasons specified in Minnesota Rules, part 1230.1150, subpart 2. A grantee
may obtain an administrative hearing pursuant to sections 14.57 to 14.62 before a suspension
or debarment is effective by filing a written request for hearing within 20 days of notification
of suspension or debarment;
new text end
new text begin
(7) establish offices for the purpose of carrying out grants governance, oversight, and
management; and
new text end
new text begin
(8) require granting agencies to submit grant solicitation documents for review prior to
issuance at dollar levels determined by the commissioner.
new text end
new text begin EFFECTIVE DATE. new text end
new text begin
This section is effective August 1, 2023.
new text end
Sec. 31.
Minnesota Statutes 2022, section 16B.97, subdivision 4, is amended to read:
Subd. 4.
Duties.
(a) The commissioner shall:
(1) create general grants management policies and procedures that are applicable to all
executive agencies. The commissioner may approve exceptions to these policies and
procedures for particular grant programs. Exceptions shall expire or be renewed after five
years. Executive agencies shall retain management of individual grants programs;
(2) provide a central point of contact concerning statewide grants management policies
and procedures;
(3) serve as a resource to executive agencies in such areas as training, evaluation,
collaboration, and best practices in grants management;
(4) ensure grants management needs are considered in the development, upgrade, and
use of statewide administrative systems and leverage existing technology wherever possible;
(5) oversee and approve future professional and technical service contracts and other
information technology spending related to executive agency grants management new text begin systems
and new text end activities;
(6) provide a central point of contact for comments about executive agencies violating
statewide grants governance policies and about fraud and waste in grants processes;
(7) forward received comments to the appropriate agency for further action, and may
follow up as necessary;
(8) provide a single listing of all available executive agency competitive grant
opportunities and resulting grant recipients;
(9) selectively review development and implementation of executive agency grants,
policies, and practices; and
(10) selectively review executive agency compliance with best practices.
(b) The commissioner may determine that it is cost-effective for agencies to develop
and use shared grants management technology systems. This system would be governed
under section 16E.01, subdivision 3, paragraph (b).
new text begin EFFECTIVE DATE. new text end
new text begin
This section is effective August 1, 2023.
new text end
Sec. 32.
Minnesota Statutes 2022, section 16B.98, subdivision 5, is amended to read:
Subd. 5.
Creation and validity of grant agreements.
(a) A grant agreement deleted text begin isdeleted text end new text begin and
amendments arenew text end not valid and the state is not bound by deleted text begin the grantdeleted text end new text begin themnew text end unless:
(1) deleted text begin the grant hasdeleted text end new text begin they havenew text end been executed by the head of the agency or a delegate who
is party to the grant;
(2)new text begin they have been approved by the commissioner;
new text end
new text begin (3)new text end the accounting system shows an encumbrance for the amount of the grant in
accordance with policy approved by the commissioner except as provided in subdivision
11; and
deleted text begin (3)deleted text end new text begin (4)new text end the grant agreement includes an effective date that references either section
16C.05, subdivision 2, or 16B.98, subdivisions 5 and 7, as determined by the granting
agency.
(b) The combined grant agreement and amendments must not exceed five years without
specific, written approval by the commissioner according to established policy, procedures,
and standards, or unless the commissioner determines that a longer duration is in the best
interest of the state.
(c) A fully executed copy of the grant agreement with all amendments and other required
records relating to the grant must be kept on file at the granting agency for a time equal to
that required of grantees in subdivision 8.
(d) Grant agreements must comply with policies established by the commissioner for
minimum grant agreement standards and practices.
(e) The attorney general may periodically review and evaluate a sample of state agency
grants to ensure compliance with applicable laws.
new text begin EFFECTIVE DATE. new text end
new text begin
This section is effective April 1, 2024, and applies to grants issued
on or after that date.
new text end
Sec. 33.
Minnesota Statutes 2022, section 16B.98, subdivision 6, is amended to read:
Subd. 6.
Grant administration.
A granting agency shall diligently administer and
monitor any grant it has entered into.new text begin The commissioner may require an agency to report
to the commissioner at any time on the status of any grant to which the agency is a party.
new text end
new text begin EFFECTIVE DATE. new text end
new text begin
This section is effective August 1, 2023, and applies to grants
issued on or after that date.
new text end
Sec. 34.
Minnesota Statutes 2022, section 16B.98, subdivision 8, is amended to read:
Subd. 8.
Audit.
(a) A grant agreement made by an executive agency must include an
audit clause that provides that the books, records, documents, and accounting procedures
and practices of the grantee or other party that are relevant to the grant or transaction are
subject to examination by the new text begin commissioner, the new text end granting agencynew text begin ,new text end and either the legislative
auditor or the state auditor, as appropriate, for a minimum of six years from the grant
agreement end date, receipt and approval of all final reports, or the required period of time
to satisfy all state and program retention requirements, whichever is later. If a grant agreement
does not include an express audit clause, the audit authority under this subdivision is implied.
(b) If the granting agency is a local unit of government, and the governing body of the
local unit of government requests that the state auditor examine the books, records,
documents, and accounting procedures and practices of the grantee or other party according
to this subdivision, the granting agency shall be liable for the cost of the examination. If
the granting agency is a local unit of government, and the grantee or other party requests
that the state auditor examine all books, records, documents, and accounting procedures
and practices related to the grant, the grantee or other party that requested the examination
shall be liable for the cost of the examination.
new text begin EFFECTIVE DATE. new text end
new text begin
This section is effective August 1, 2023, and applies to grants
issued on or after that date.
new text end
Sec. 35.
Minnesota Statutes 2022, section 16B.98, is amended by adding a subdivision to
read:
new text begin Subd. 12. new text end
new text begin Grantee evaluations. new text end
new text begin
(a) The head of the agency or delegate entering into a
grant agreement in excess of $25,000 must submit a report to the commissioner who must
make the report publicly available online.
new text end
new text begin
(b) The report must:
new text end
new text begin
(1) summarize the purpose of the grant;
new text end
new text begin
(2) state the amount provided to the grantee; and
new text end
new text begin
(3) include a written performance evaluation of the work done under the grant. The
evaluation must include an appraisal of the grantee's timeliness, quality, and overall
performance in meeting the terms and objectives of the grant. Grantees may request copies
of evaluations prepared under this subdivision and may respond in writing. Grantee responses
must be maintained with the grant file.
new text end
new text begin EFFECTIVE DATE. new text end
new text begin
This section is effective April 1, 2024, and applies to grants issued
on or after that date.
new text end
Sec. 36.
Minnesota Statutes 2022, section 16B.98, is amended by adding a subdivision to
read:
new text begin Subd. 13. new text end
new text begin Limitations on actions. new text end
new text begin
No action may be maintained by a grantee against
an employee or agency who discloses information about a current or former grantee under
subdivision 12, unless the grantee demonstrates by clear and convincing evidence that:
new text end
new text begin
(1) the information was false and defamatory;
new text end
new text begin
(2) the employee or agency knew or should have known the information was false and
acted with malicious intent to injure the current or former grantee; and
new text end
new text begin
(3) the information was acted upon in a manner that caused harm to the current or former
grantee.
new text end
new text begin EFFECTIVE DATE. new text end
new text begin
This section is effective August 1, 2023, and applies to grants
issued on or after that date.
new text end
Sec. 37.
Minnesota Statutes 2022, section 16B.98, is amended by adding a subdivision to
read:
new text begin Subd. 14. new text end
new text begin Administrative costs. new text end
new text begin
Unless amounts are otherwise appropriated for
administrative costs, a state agency may retain up to five percent of the amount appropriated
to the agency for grants enacted by the legislature and formula grants and up to ten percent
for competitively awarded grants. This subdivision applies to appropriations made for new
grant programs enacted after the effective date of this subdivision.
new text end
new text begin EFFECTIVE DATE. new text end
new text begin
This section is effective August 1, 2023, and applies to grants
issued on or after that date.
new text end
Sec. 38.
Minnesota Statutes 2022, section 16B.991, is amended to read:
16B.991 TERMINATION OF GRANT.
new text begin Subdivision 1. new text end
new text begin Criminal conviction. new text end
Each grant agreement subject to sections 16B.97
and 16B.98 must provide that the agreement will immediately be terminated if the recipient
is convicted of a criminal offense relating to a state grant agreement.
new text begin Subd. 2. new text end
new text begin Authority. new text end
new text begin
A grant agreement must by its terms permit the commissioner to
unilaterally terminate the grant agreement prior to completion if the commissioner determines
that further performance under the grant agreement would not serve agency purposes or is
not in the best interests of the state.
new text end
Sec. 39.
Minnesota Statutes 2022, section 16E.14, subdivision 4, is amended to read:
Subd. 4.
Cash flow.
new text begin (a) new text end The commissioner of management and budget shall make
appropriate transfers to the revolving fund when requested by the chief information officer.
The chief information officer may make allotments and encumbrances in anticipation of
such transfers. In addition, the chief information officer, with the approval of the
commissioner of management and budget, may require an agency to make advance payments
to the revolving fund sufficient to cover the office's estimated obligation for a period of at
least 60 days. All reimbursements and other money received by the chief information officer
under this section must be deposited in the MNIT services revolving fund.
new text begin
(b) Each biennium, the commissioner of management and budget is authorized to provide
cash flow assistance from the special revenue fund or other statutory general fund as defined
in section 16A.671, subdivision 3, paragraph (a), to the Department of Information
Technology Services for the purpose of managing revenue and expenditure differences.
These funds shall be repaid with interest by the end of the closing period of the second fiscal
year of the same biennium.
new text end
Sec. 40.
Minnesota Statutes 2022, section 16E.21, subdivision 1, is amended to read:
Subdivision 1.
Account established; appropriation.
The information and
telecommunications technology systems and services account is created in the special
revenue fund. Receipts credited to the account are appropriated to the Department of
Information Technology Services for the purpose of defraying the costs of personnel and
technology for activities that create government efficienciesnew text begin , secure state systems, or address
project or product backlogsnew text end in accordance with this chapter.
Sec. 41.
Minnesota Statutes 2022, section 16E.21, subdivision 2, is amended to read:
Subd. 2.
Charges.
(a) Upon agreement of the participating agency, the Department of
Information Technology Services may collect a charge or receive a fund transfer under
section 16E.0466 for purchases of information and telecommunications technology systems
and services by state agencies and other governmental entities through state contracts for
purposes described in subdivision 1. Charges collected under this section must be credited
to the information and telecommunications technology systems and services account.
(b) Notwithstanding section 16A.28, subdivision 3, any unexpended operating balance
appropriated to a state agency may be transferred to the information and telecommunications
technology systems and services account for the information technology cost of a specific
project, new text begin product, or services, new text end subject to the review of the Legislative Advisory Commission
under subdivision 3.
Sec. 42.
new text begin
[16E.35] COUNTY AND LOCAL CYBERSECURITY GRANTS.
new text end
new text begin Subdivision 1. new text end
new text begin Cybersecurity grant program established. new text end
new text begin
The Department of IT
Services may make grants to political subdivisions to support addressing cybersecurity risks
and cybersecurity threats to information systems owned or operated by, or on behalf of,
state, local, or Tribal governments, as provided in section 70612 of Public Law 117-58.
new text end
new text begin Subd. 2. new text end
new text begin Match requirement. new text end
new text begin
The political subdivision receiving a grant must provide
for the remainder of the costs of the project that exceed available state match appropriated
funds, or that exceed goals defined in the statewide cybersecurity plan.
new text end
new text begin Subd. 3. new text end
new text begin Criteria. new text end
new text begin
The department may set criteria for program priorities and standards
of review.
new text end
Sec. 43.
Minnesota Statutes 2022, section 43A.08, subdivision 1, is amended to read:
Subdivision 1.
Unclassified positions.
Unclassified positions are held by employees
who are:
(1) chosen by election or appointed to fill an elective office;
(2) heads of agencies required by law to be appointed by the governor or other elective
officers, and the executive or administrative heads of departments, bureaus, divisions, and
institutions specifically established by law in the unclassified service;
(3) deputy and assistant agency heads and one confidential secretary in the agencies
listed in subdivision 1a deleted text begin and in the Office of Strategic and Long-Range Planningdeleted text end ;
(4) the confidential secretary to each of the elective officers of this state and, for the
secretary of state and state auditor, an additional deputy, clerk, or employee;
(5) intermittent help employed by the commissioner of public safety to assist in the
issuance of vehicle licenses;
(6) employees in the offices of the governor and of the lieutenant governor and one
confidential employee for the governor in the Office of the Adjutant General;
(7) employees of the Washington, D.C., office of the state of Minnesota;
(8) employees of the legislature and of legislative committees or commissions; provided
that employees of the Legislative Audit Commission, except for the legislative auditor, the
deputy legislative auditors, and their confidential secretaries, shall be employees in the
classified service;
(9) presidents, vice-presidents, deans, other managers and professionals in academic
and academic support programs, administrative or service faculty, teachers, research
assistants, and student employees eligible under terms of the federal Economic Opportunity
Act work study program in the Perpich Center for Arts Education and the Minnesota State
Colleges and Universities, but not the custodial, clerical, or maintenance employees, or any
professional or managerial employee performing duties in connection with the business
administration of these institutions;
(10) officers and enlisted persons in the National Guard;
(11) attorneys, legal assistants, and three confidential employees appointed by the attorney
general or employed with the attorney general's authorization;
(12) judges and all employees of the judicial branch, referees, receivers, jurors, and
notaries public, except referees and adjusters employed by the Department of Labor and
Industry;
(13) members of the State Patrol; provided that selection and appointment of State Patrol
troopers must be made in accordance with applicable laws governing the classified service;
(14) examination monitors and intermittent training instructors employed by the
Departments of Management and Budget and Commerce and by professional examining
boards and intermittent staff employed by the technical colleges for the administration of
practical skills tests and for the staging of instructional demonstrations;
(15) student workers;
(16) executive directors or executive secretaries appointed by and reporting to any
policy-making board or commission established by statute;
(17) employees unclassified pursuant to other statutory authority;
(18) intermittent help employed by the commissioner of agriculture to perform duties
relating to pesticides, fertilizer, and seed regulation;
(19) the administrators and the deputy administrators at the State Academies for the
Deaf and the Blind; and
(20) chief executive officers in the Department of Human Services.
Sec. 44.
Minnesota Statutes 2022, section 138.912, subdivision 1, is amended to read:
Subdivision 1.
Establishment.
The healthy eating, here at home program is established
to provide incentives for low-income Minnesotans to use federal Supplemental Nutrition
Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits for healthy purchases at Minnesota-based farmers'
marketsnew text begin , mobile markets, and direct-farmer sales, including community-supported agriculture
sharesnew text end .
Sec. 45.
Minnesota Statutes 2022, section 138.912, subdivision 2, is amended to read:
Subd. 2.
Definitions.
(a) The definitions in this subdivision apply to this section.
(b) "Healthy eating, here at home" means a program administered by the Minnesota
Humanities Center to provide incentives for low-income Minnesotans to use SNAP benefits
for healthy purchases at Minnesota-based farmers' markets.
(c) "Healthy purchases" means SNAP-eligible foods.
(d) "Minnesota-based farmers' market" means a physical market as defined in section
28A.151, subdivision 1, paragraph (b), and also includes mobile marketsnew text begin and direct-farmer
sales, including through a community-supported agriculture modelnew text end .
(e) "Voucher" means a physical or electronic credit.
(f) "Eligible household" means an individual or family that is determined to be a recipient
of SNAP.
Sec. 46.
Minnesota Statutes 2022, section 145.951, is amended to read:
145.951 IMPLEMENTATION PLAN; STATEWIDE PROGRAM FOR FAMILIES.
The commissioner of health, in consultation with the commissioners of education;
corrections; public safety; and human services, and with the deleted text begin directorsdeleted text end new text begin directornew text end of deleted text begin the Office
of Strategic and Long-Range Planning,deleted text end the Council on Disabilitydeleted text begin ,deleted text end and the councils and
commission under sections 3.922, 3.9221, and 15.0145, may develop an implementation
plan for the establishment of a statewide program to assist families in developing the full
potential of their children. The program must be designed to strengthen the family, to reduce
the risk of abuse to children, and to promote the long-term development of children in their
home environments. The program must also be designed to use volunteers to provide support
to parents, and to link parents with existing public health, education, and social services as
appropriate.
Sec. 47.
Minnesota Statutes 2022, section 307.08, is amended to read:
307.08 DAMAGES; ILLEGAL MOLESTATION OF HUMAN REMAINS;
BURIALS; CEMETERIES; PENALTY; deleted text begin AUTHENTICATIONdeleted text end new text begin ASSESSMENTnew text end .
Subdivision 1.
Legislative intent; scope.
It is a declaration and statement of legislative
intent that all human burials, human remains, and human burial grounds shall be accorded
equal treatment and respect for human dignity without reference to their ethnic origins,
cultural backgrounds, or religious affiliations. The provisions of this section shall apply to
all human burials, human remains, or human burial grounds found on or in all public or
private lands or waters in Minnesota.new text begin Within the boundaries of Tribal Nation reservations,
nothing in this section should be interpreted to conflict with federal law, including the Native
American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA), United States Code, title
25, section 3001 et seq., and its implementing regulations, Code of Federal Regulations,
title 43, part 10.
new text end
Subd. 2.
Felony; gross misdemeanor.
(a) A person who intentionally, willfully, deleted text begin anddeleted text end new text begin ornew text end
knowingly does any of the following is guilty of a felony:
(1) destroys, mutilates, or injures human burials deleted text begin ordeleted text end new text begin ,new text end human burial groundsnew text begin , or associated
grave goodsnew text end ; or
(2) without the consent of the appropriate authority, disturbs human burial grounds or
removes human remainsnew text begin or associated grave goodsnew text end .
(b) A person who, without the consent of the appropriate authority and the landowner,
intentionally, willfully, deleted text begin anddeleted text end new text begin ornew text end knowingly does any of the following is guilty of a gross
misdemeanor:
(1) removes any tombstone, monument, or structure placed in any public or private
cemetery or deleted text begin authenticateddeleted text end new text begin assessednew text end human burial ground; or
(2) removes any fence, railing, new text begin natural stone, new text end or other work erected for protection or
ornament, or any tree, shrub, or plant deleted text begin or grave goods and artifactsdeleted text end within the limits of a
public or private cemetery or deleted text begin authenticateddeleted text end new text begin assessednew text end human burial ground; or
(3) discharges any firearms upon or over the grounds of any public or private cemetery
or deleted text begin authenticateddeleted text end new text begin assessednew text end burial ground.
new text begin
(c) A person who intentionally, willfully, or knowingly fails to comply with any other
provision of this section is guilty of a misdemeanor.
new text end
Subd. 3.
Protective posting.
Upon the agreement of the appropriate authority and the
landowner, an authenticated or recorded human burial ground may be posted for protective
purposes every 75 feet around its perimeter with signs listing the activities prohibited by
subdivision 2 and the penalty for violation of it. Posting is at the discretion of the Indian
affairs council in the case of new text begin American new text end Indian burials or at the discretion of the state
archaeologist in the case of deleted text begin non-Indiandeleted text end new text begin non-American Indiannew text end burials. This subdivision does
not require posting of a burial ground. The size, description, location, and information on
the signs used for protective posting must be approved by the appropriate authority and the
landowner.
Subd. 3a.
deleted text begin Authenticationdeleted text end new text begin Cemeteries; records and condition assessmentsnew text end .
deleted text begin
The state
archaeologist shall authenticate all burial grounds for purposes of this section. The state
archaeologist may retain the services of a qualified professional archaeologist, a qualified
physical anthropologist, or other appropriate experts for the purpose of gathering information
that the state archaeologist can use to authenticate or identify burial grounds. If probable
Indian burial grounds are to be disturbed or probable Indian remains analyzed, the Indian
Affairs Council must approve the professional archaeologist, qualified anthropologist, or
other appropriate expert. Authentication is at the discretion of the state archaeologist based
on the needs identified in this section or upon request by an agency, a landowner, or other
appropriate authority.
deleted text end
new text begin
(a) Cemeteries shall be assessed according to this subdivision.
new text end
new text begin
(b) The state archaeologist shall implement and maintain a system of records identifying
the location of known, recorded, or suspected cemeteries. The state archaeologist shall
provide access to the records as provided in subdivision 11.
new text end
new text begin
(c) The cemetery condition assessment of non-American Indian cemeteries is at the
discretion of the state archaeologist based on the needs identified in this section or upon
request by an agency, a landowner, or other appropriate authority.
new text end
new text begin
(d) The cemetery condition assessment of American Indian cemeteries is at the discretion
of the Indian Affairs Council based on the needs identified in this section or upon request
by an agency, a landowner, or other appropriate authority. If the Indian Affairs Council has
possession or takes custody of remains they may follow United States Code, title 25, sections
3001 to 3013.
new text end
new text begin
(e) The cemetery condition assessment of cemeteries that include American Indian and
non-American Indian remains or include remains whose ancestry cannot be determined
shall be assessed at the discretion of the state archaeologist in collaboration with the Indian
Affairs Council based on the needs identified in this section or upon request by an agency,
a landowner, or other appropriate authority.
new text end
new text begin
(f) The state archaeologist and the Indian Affairs Council shall have 90 days from the
date a request is received to begin a cemetery condition assessment or provide notice to the
requester whether or not a condition assessment of a cemetery is needed.
new text end
new text begin
(g) The state archaeologist and the Indian Affairs Council may retain the services of a
qualified professional archaeologist, a qualified forensic anthropologist, or other appropriate
experts for the purpose of gathering information that the state archaeologist or the Indian
Affairs Council can use to assess or identify cemeteries.
new text end
Subd. 5.
Costdeleted text begin ; use of datadeleted text end .
The cost of deleted text begin authenticationdeleted text end new text begin condition assessmentnew text end , recording,
surveying, and marking burial grounds and the cost of identification, analysis, rescue, and
reburial of human remains on public lands or waters shall be the responsibility of the state
or political subdivision controlling the lands or waters. On private lands or waters these
costs deleted text begin shalldeleted text end new text begin maynew text end be borne by the state, deleted text begin but may be borne bydeleted text end new text begin ornew text end the landowner upon mutual
agreement with the state. deleted text begin The state archaeologist must make the data collected for this
activity available using standards adopted by the Department of Information Technology
Services and geospatial technology standards and guidelines published by the Minnesota
Geospatial Information Office. Costs associated with this data delivery must be borne by
the state.
deleted text end
Subd. 7.
Remains found outside of recorded cemeteries.
new text begin (a) new text end All unidentified human
remains or burials found outside of recorded cemeteries or unplatted graves or burials found
within recorded cemeteries and in contexts which indicate antiquity greater than 50 years
shall be new text begin treated with the utmost respect for all human dignity and new text end dealt with according to
the provisions of this section.
new text begin (b)new text end If such burials are not new text begin American new text end Indian or their ethnic identity cannot be ascertained,
as determined by the state archaeologist, they shall be dealt with in accordance with
provisions established by the state archaeologist and other appropriate authority.
new text begin (c)new text end If such burials are new text begin American new text end Indian, as determined by the state archaeologistnew text begin and
Indian Affairs Councilnew text end , efforts shall be made deleted text begin by the state archaeologist and the Indian Affairs
Council to ascertain their tribal identity. If their probable tribal identity can be determined
and the remains have been removed from their original context, such remains shall be turned
over to contemporary tribal leaders for disposition. If tribal identity cannot be determined,
the Indian remains must be dealt with in accordance with provisions established by the state
archaeologist and the Indian Affairs Council if they are from public land. If removed Indian
remains are from private land they shall be dealt with in accordance with provisions
established by the Indian Affairs Council. If it is deemed desirable by the state archaeologist
or the Indian Affairs Council, removed remains shall be studied in a timely and respectful
manner by a qualified professional archaeologist or a qualified physical anthropologist
before being delivered to tribal leaders or before being reburieddeleted text end new text begin to follow procedures as
defined in United States Code, title 25, section 3001 et seq., and its implementing regulations,
Code of Federal Regulations, title 43, part 10, within reservation boundaries. For burials
outside of reservation boundaries, the procedures defined in United States Code, title 25,
section 3001 et seq., and its implementing regulations, Code of Federal Regulations, title
43, part 10, are at the discretion of the Indian Affairs Councilnew text end .
new text begin Subd. 7a. new text end
new text begin Landowner responsibilities. new text end
Application by a landowner for permission to
develop or disturb nonburial areas within deleted text begin authenticateddeleted text end new text begin assessednew text end or recorded burial grounds
shall be made tonew text begin :
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new text begin (1)new text end the state archaeologist and other appropriate authority in the case of deleted text begin non-Indiandeleted text end new text begin
non-American Indiannew text end burialsnew text begin ;new text end and deleted text begin to
deleted text end
new text begin (2)new text end the Indian Affairs Council and other appropriate authority in the case of new text begin American
new text end Indian burials.
new text begin (b)new text end Landowners with deleted text begin authenticateddeleted text end new text begin assessednew text end or suspected human burial grounds on their
property are obligated to inform prospective buyers of the burial ground.
Subd. 8.
Burial ground relocation.
No deleted text begin non-Indiandeleted text end new text begin non-American Indiannew text end burial ground
may be relocated without the consent of the appropriate authority. No new text begin American new text end Indian
burial ground may be relocated unless the request to relocate is approved by the Indian
Affairs Council. When a burial ground is located on public lands or waters, any burial
relocations must be duly licensed under section 138.36 and the cost of removal is the
responsibility of and shall be paid by the state or political subdivision controlling the lands
or waters. If burial grounds are deleted text begin authenticateddeleted text end new text begin assessednew text end on private lands, efforts may be made
by the state to purchase and protect them instead of removing them to another location.
Subd. 9.
Interagency cooperation.
new text begin
(a) The state archaeologist and the Indian Affairs
Council shall enter into a memorandum of understanding to coordinate their responsibilities
under this section.
new text end
new text begin (b) new text end The Department of Natural Resources, the Department of Transportation, and all
other state agencies and local governmental units whose activities may be affected, shall
cooperate with the state archaeologist and the Indian Affairs Council to carry out the
provisions of this section.
Subd. 10.
Construction and development plan review.
When human burials are known
or suspected to exist, on public lands or waters, the state or political subdivision controlling
the lands or waters or, in the case of private lands, the landowner or developer, shall submit
construction and development plans to the state archaeologist for review deleted text begin prior to the time
bids are advertiseddeleted text end new text begin before plans are finalizednew text end and prior to any disturbance within the burial
area. If the known or suspected burials are thought to be new text begin American new text end Indian, plans shall also
be submitted to the Indian Affairs Council. The state archaeologist and the Indian Affairs
Council shall review the plans within deleted text begin 30deleted text end new text begin 45new text end days of receipt and make recommendations for
the preservation in place or removal of the human burials or remains, which may be
endangered by construction or development activities.
Subd. 11.
Burial sites data.
new text begin (a) new text end Burial sites deleted text begin locational and related data maintained bydeleted text end new text begin
data under the authority ofnew text end the Office of the State Archaeologist deleted text begin and accessible through the
office's "Unplatted Burial Sites and Earthworks in Minnesota" websitedeleted text end new text begin or Indian Affairs
Councilnew text end are security information for purposes of section 13.37. Persons who gain access to
deleted text begin the data maintained on the sitedeleted text end new text begin this datanew text end are subject to liability under section 13.08 and the
penalty established by section 13.09 if they improperly use or further disseminate the data.new text begin
Use of this information must be approved by the appropriate authority.
new text end
Subd. 12.
Right of entry.
The state archaeologist new text begin or designee new text end may enter on property for
the purpose of deleted text begin authenticatingdeleted text end new text begin assessingnew text end burial sites. new text begin The Indian Affairs Council or a
designated representative of the Indian Affairs Council may enter on property for the purpose
of assessing or identifying American Indian cemeteries. new text end Only after obtaining permission
from the property owner or lessee, descendants of persons buried in burial grounds covered
by this section may enter the burial grounds for the purpose of conducting religious or
commemorative ceremonies. This right of entry must not unreasonably burden property
owners or unnecessarily restrict their use of the property.
Subd. 13.
Definitions.
As used in this section, the following terms have the meanings
given.
(a) "Abandoned cemetery" means a cemetery where the cemetery association has
disbanded or the cemetery is neglected and contains marked graves older than 50 years.
(b) "Appropriate authority" means:
(1) the trustees when the trustees have been legally defined to administer burial grounds;
(2) the Indian Affairs Council in the case of new text begin American new text end Indian burial grounds lacking
trustees;
(3) the county board in the case of abandoned cemeteries under section 306.243; and
(4) the state archaeologist in the case of deleted text begin non-Indiandeleted text end new text begin non-American Indiannew text end burial grounds
lacking trustees or not officially defined as abandoned.
(c) "Artifacts" means natural or artificial articles, objects, implements, or other items of
archaeological interest.
(d) deleted text begin "Authenticate"deleted text end new text begin "Assess"new text end means to establish the presence of or high potential of human
burials or human skeletal remains being located in a discrete areadeleted text begin , delimit the boundaries
of human burial grounds or graves,deleted text end and attempt to determine the ethnic, cultural, or religious
affiliation of individuals interred.
(e) "Burial" means the organic remnants of the human body that were intentionally
interred as part of a mortuary process.
(f) "Burial ground" means a discrete location that is known to contain or has high potential
to contain human remains based on physical evidence, historical records, or reliable informant
accounts.
(g) "Cemetery" means a discrete location that is known to contain or intended to be used
for the interment of human remains.
(h) "Disturb" means any activity that deleted text begin significantlydeleted text end harms the physical integrity or setting
of a human burial or human burial ground.
(i) "Grave goods" means objects or artifacts directly associated with human burials or
human burial grounds that were placed as part of a mortuary ritual at the time of interment.
(j) "Human remains" means the deleted text begin calcified portion of the humandeleted text end bodynew text begin of a deceased person
in whole or in part, regardless of the state of decompositionnew text end , not including isolated teethdeleted text begin ,
or cremated remains deposited in a container or discrete featuredeleted text end .
(k) "Identification" means to analyze organic materials to attempt to determine if they
represent human remains and to attempt to establish the ethnic, cultural, or religious
affiliations of such remains.
(l) "Marked" means a burial that has a recognizable tombstone or obvious grave marker
in place or a legible sign identifying an area as a burial ground or cemetery.
(m) "Qualified physical anthropologist" means a specialist in identifying human remains
who holds an advanced degree in anthropology or a closely related field.
(n) "Qualified professional archaeologist" means an archaeologist who meets the United
States Secretary of the Interior's professional qualification standards in Code of Federal
Regulations, title 36, part 61, appendix A, or subsequent revisions.
(o) "Recorded cemetery" means a cemetery that has a surveyed plat filed in a county
recorder's office.
(p) "State" or "the state" means the state of Minnesota or an agency or official of the
state acting in an official capacity.
(q) "Trustees" means the recognized representatives of the original incorporators, board
of directors, or cemetery association.
new text begin
(r) "Person" means a natural person or a business and includes both if the natural person
is engaged in a business.
new text end
new text begin
(s) "Business" means a contractor, subcontractor, supplier, consultant, or provider of
technical, administrative, or physical services organized as a sole proprietorship, partnership,
association, corporation, or other entity formed for the purpose of doing business for profit.
new text end
Sec. 48.
Minnesota Statutes 2022, section 349A.02, subdivision 1, is amended to read:
Subdivision 1.
Director.
A State Lottery is established under the supervision and control
of a director. The director of the State Lottery shall be appointed by the governor with the
advice and consent of the senate. The director serves in the unclassified service at the
pleasure of the governor. The annual salary rate authorized for the director is deleted text begin equal to 95
percent of the salary rate prescribed for the governordeleted text end new text begin established through the process
described under section 15A.0815new text end .
new text begin EFFECTIVE DATE. new text end
new text begin
This section is effective the day following final enactment. Any
recommendations made by the Compensation Council in 2023 determine salaries for fiscal
years 2024 and 2025.
new text end
Sec. 49.
Minnesota Statutes 2022, section 381.12, subdivision 2, is amended to read:
Subd. 2.
Expense, tax levy.
The county board of any county may levy a tax upon all
the taxable property in the county for the purpose of defraying the expense incurred, or to
be incurrednew text begin , less any amount received from the public system monument grant program
under section 381.125,new text end for:
(1) the preservation and restoration of monuments under this section;
(2) the preservation or establishment of control monuments for mapping activities;
(3) the modernization of county land records through the use of parcel-based land
management systems; or
(4) the establishment of geographic (GIS), land (LIS), management (MIS) information
systems.
Sec. 50.
new text begin
[381.125] PUBLIC LAND SURVEY SYSTEM MONUMENT GRANT
PROGRAM.
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new text begin Subdivision 1. new text end
new text begin Grant program. new text end
new text begin
The chief geospatial information officer, through the
Geospatial Advisory Council established under section 16E.30, subdivision 8, shall work
with the stakeholders licensed as land surveyors under section 326.02, to develop a process
for accepting applications from counties for funding for the perpetuation of monuments
established by the United States in the public lands survey to mark public land survey
corners, as provided in section 381.12, subdivision 2, clause (1). Grants may also be used
to update records and data regarding monuments. The chief geospatial information officer
must establish criteria for prioritizing applicants when resources available for grants are not
sufficient to award grants to all applicants. The criteria must favor providing grants to
counties that demonstrate financial need for assistance.
new text end
new text begin Subd. 2. new text end
new text begin Report. new text end
new text begin
By October 1, in each odd-numbered year, the chief geospatial
information officer must submit a report to the chairs and ranking minority members of the
committees in the senate and the house of representatives with jurisdiction over state
government and local government. The report must include the following:
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new text begin
(1) a summary of the chief geospatial information officer activities regarding
administration of this grant program for the previous fiscal year, including the amount of
money requested and disbursed by county;
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new text begin
(2) an assessment of the progress toward completion of necessary monument restoration
and certification by county; and
new text end
new text begin
(3) a forecast of the amount needed to complete monument recertification in all counties.
new text end
new text begin Subd. 3. new text end
new text begin Nonstate match. new text end
new text begin
No nonstate match is required for grants made under this
program.
new text end
Sec. 51.
Minnesota Statutes 2022, section 462A.22, subdivision 10, is amended to read:
Subd. 10.
Audits.
All of the books and records of the agency shall be subject to audit
by the legislative auditor in the manner prescribed for other agencies of state government.
The agency is authorized also to employ and to contract in its resolutions and indentures
for the employment of public accountants for the audit of books and records pertaining to
any fund or funds. deleted text begin The legislative auditor shall review contracts with public accountants as
provided in section 3.972.
deleted text end
Sec. 52. new text begin STATE EMBLEMS REDESIGN COMMISSION.
new text end
new text begin Subdivision 1. new text end
new text begin Establishment. new text end
new text begin
The State Emblems Redesign Commission is established.
The purpose of the commission is to develop and adopt a new design for the official state
flag and the official state seal no later than January 1, 2024.
new text end
new text begin Subd. 2. new text end
new text begin Membership; meetings. new text end
new text begin
(a) The commission consists of the following members:
new text end
new text begin
(1) three members of the public, appointed by the governor;
new text end
new text begin
(2) one member appointed by the Council for Minnesotans of African Heritage;
new text end
new text begin
(3) one member appointed by the Minnesota Council on Latino Affairs;
new text end
new text begin
(4) one member appointed by the Council on Asian-Pacific Minnesotans;
new text end
new text begin
(5) one member representing the Dakota community and one member representing the
Ojibwe community, appointed by the executive board of the Indian Affairs Council;
new text end
new text begin
(6) the secretary of state or the secretary's designee;
new text end
new text begin
(7) the executive director of the Minnesota Historical Society or the director's designee;
new text end
new text begin
(8) the chair of the Capitol Area Architectural and Planning Board or the chair's designee;
new text end
new text begin
(9) the chair of the Minnesota Arts Board or the chair's designee; and
new text end
new text begin
(10) the executive director of Explore Minnesota Tourism or the director's designee.
new text end
new text begin
(b) The following serve as ex officio, nonvoting members of the commission: (1) two
members of the house of representatives, one each appointed by the speaker of the house
and the minority leader of the house; and (2) two members of the senate, one representing
the majority caucus appointed by the senate majority leader and one representing the minority
caucus appointed by the senate minority leader.
new text end
new text begin
(c) Appointments to the commission must be made no later than August 1, 2023. The
voting members of the commission shall elect a chair and vice-chair. An appointee designated
by the governor shall convene the commission's first meeting. Decisions of the commission
must be made by majority vote. The Minnesota Historical Society must provide office space
and administrative support to the commission.
new text end
new text begin Subd. 3. new text end
new text begin Meetings. new text end
new text begin
Meetings of the commission are subject to Minnesota Statutes,
chapter 13D.
new text end
new text begin Subd. 4. new text end
new text begin Duties; form and style of recommended state emblems. new text end
new text begin
The commission
shall develop and adopt a new design for the official state seal and a new design for the
official state flag. The designs must accurately and respectfully reflect Minnesota's shared
history, resources, and diverse cultural communities. Symbols, emblems, or likenesses that
represent only a single community or person, regardless of whether real or stylized, may
not be included in a design. The commission may solicit and secure the voluntary service
and aid of vexillologists and other persons who have either technical or artistic skill in flag
construction and design, or the design of official seals, to assist in the work. The commission
must also solicit public feedback and suggestions to inform its work.
new text end
new text begin Subd. 5. new text end
new text begin Report. new text end
new text begin
The commission shall certify its adopted designs in a report to the
legislature and governor no later than January 1, 2024. The commission's report must
describe the symbols and other meanings incorporated in the design. The commission expires
upon submission of its report.
new text end
Sec. 53. new text begin LEGISLATIVE TASK FORCE ON AGING.
new text end
new text begin Subdivision 1. new text end
new text begin Establishment. new text end
new text begin
A legislative task force is established to:
new text end
new text begin
(1) review and develop state resources for an aging demographic;
new text end
new text begin
(2) identify and prioritize necessary support for an aging population through statewide
and local endeavors for people to remain in their communities; and
new text end
new text begin
(3) ensure all aging-related state policies are inclusive of race, gender, ethnicity, culture,
sexual orientation, abilities, and other characteristics that reflect the full population of the
state.
new text end
new text begin Subd. 2. new text end
new text begin Duties. new text end
new text begin
The task force shall review:
new text end
new text begin
(1) all current aging-related governmental functions, programs, and services across all
state departments;
new text end
new text begin
(2) the current plans to improve health and support services workforce demographics;
new text end
new text begin
(3) current public and private strategies to:
new text end
new text begin
(i) support family caregivers for older adults;
new text end
new text begin
(ii) define and support quality of care and life improvements in long-term care and home
care; and
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new text begin
(iii) sustain neighborhoods and communities for an aging population;
new text end
new text begin
(4) the necessity for planning and investment in aging in Minnesota to address:
new text end
new text begin
(i) the longevity economy and the impact it has on the workforce, advancing technology,
and innovations;
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new text begin
(ii) housing options, land use, transportation, social services, and the health systems;
new text end
new text begin
(iii) availability of safe, affordable rental housing for aging tenants; and
new text end
new text begin
(iv) coordination between health services and housing supports;
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new text begin
(5) coordination across all state agencies, Tribal Nations, cities, and counties to encourage
resolution of aging related concerns; and
new text end
new text begin
(6) from this review, determine the governmental entity to plan, lead, and implement
these recommended policies and funding for aging Minnesotans across the state.
new text end
new text begin Subd. 3. new text end
new text begin Membership. new text end
new text begin
(a) The task force shall include the following members:
new text end
new text begin
(1) two members from the house of representatives, one appointed by the speaker of the
house and one appointed by the minority leader;
new text end
new text begin
(2) two members from the senate, one appointed by the majority leader and one appointed
by the minority leader;
new text end
new text begin
(3) the chair of the Minnesota Board on Aging, or a board member as designee;
new text end
new text begin
(4) the chair of the Minnesota Council on Disability, or an agency employee as designee;
new text end
new text begin
(5) the chair of the Minnesota Indian Affairs Council, or a council member, except the
legislative council member, as designee; and
new text end
new text begin
(6) the director of the University of Minnesota Center for Healthy Aging and Innovation,
or a University of Minnesota employee as designee.
new text end
new text begin
(b) The speaker of the house and the senate majority leader shall appoint a chair and a
vice-chair for the membership of the task force. The chair and the vice-chair shall rotate
after each meeting.
new text end
new text begin Subd. 4. new text end
new text begin Meetings. new text end
new text begin
(a) The task force shall meet at least once per month. The meetings
shall take place in person in the Capitol complex, provided that the chair may direct that a
meeting be conducted electronically if doing so would facilitate public testimony or would
protect the health or safety of members of the task force.
new text end
new text begin
(b) The task force shall invite input from the public, the leadership of advocacy groups,
and provider organizations.
new text end
new text begin
(c) The chair designated by the speaker of the house shall convene the first meeting of
the task force no later than August 1, 2023.
new text end
new text begin Subd. 5. new text end
new text begin Expenses; per diem. new text end
new text begin
Members serving on the task force shall receive the
following per diem:
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new text begin
(1) the Board on Aging task force member who is a volunteer citizen member shall
receive the per diem listed in Minnesota Statutes, section 15.059, subdivision 3;
new text end
new text begin
(2) the Council on Disability task force member shall not receive a per diem;
new text end
new text begin
(3) the Indian Affairs Council task force member who is a citizen member shall receive
the per diem listed in Minnesota Statutes, section 15.059, subdivision 3;
new text end
new text begin
(4) the University of Minnesota task force member shall not receive a per diem; and
new text end
new text begin
(5) legislative members of the task force shall not receive a per diem.
new text end
new text begin Subd. 6. new text end
new text begin Report. new text end
new text begin
The task force shall submit a report with recommendations to the chairs
and ranking minority members of the legislative committees with jurisdiction over health
and human services finance and policy and state government by January 15, 2025.
new text end
new text begin Subd. 7. new text end
new text begin Expiration. new text end
new text begin
The task force expires January 31, 2025.
new text end
new text begin EFFECTIVE DATE. new text end
new text begin
This section is effective July 1, 2023, or when the legislative
leaders required to make appointments to the task force name appointees beginning the day
after final enactment.
new text end
Sec. 54. new text begin INFRASTRUCTURE RESILIENCE ADVISORY TASK FORCE.
new text end
new text begin Subdivision 1. new text end
new text begin Definition. new text end
new text begin
For purposes of this section, "task force" means the
Infrastructure Resilience Advisory Task Force established in this section.
new text end
new text begin Subd. 2. new text end
new text begin Establishment. new text end
new text begin
The Infrastructure Resilience Advisory Task Force is established
to evaluate issues related to coordination, sustainability, resiliency, and federal funding on
state, local, and private infrastructure in the state.
new text end
new text begin Subd. 3. new text end
new text begin Membership. new text end
new text begin
(a) The task force consists of the following members:
new text end
new text begin
(1) two members of the senate, with one appointed by the senate majority leader and
one appointed by the senate minority leader;
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new text begin
(2) two members of the house of representatives, with one appointed by the speaker of
the house and one appointed by the house minority leader;
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new text begin
(3) the commissioner of administration;
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(4) the commissioner of agriculture;
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(5) the commissioner of commerce;
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(6) the commissioner of employment and economic development;
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(7) the commissioner of health;
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(8) the commissioner of management and budget;
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(9) the commissioner of natural resources;
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(10) the commissioner of the Pollution Control Agency;
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(11) the commissioner of transportation;
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(12) two members appointed by the governor;
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new text begin
(13) one representative from a federally recognized Tribal government, appointed by
the governor;
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(14) one member appointed by the Association of Minnesota Counties;
new text end
new text begin
(15) one member appointed by the League of Minnesota Cities;
new text end
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(16) one member appointed by the Minnesota Association of Townships;
new text end
new text begin
(17) one member appointed by the Minnesota chapter of the American Public Works
Association;
new text end
new text begin
(18) one member appointed by the Associated General Contractors of Minnesota;
new text end
new text begin
(19) one member appointed by each public utility that owns a nuclear-powered electric
generating plant in this state; and
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new text begin
(20) one member appointed by the Minnesota Municipal Utilities Association.
new text end
new text begin
(b) At its first meeting, the task force must elect a chair or cochairs by a majority vote
of those members present and may elect a vice-chair as necessary.
new text end
new text begin Subd. 4. new text end
new text begin Appointments. new text end
new text begin
(a) The appointing authorities under subdivision 3 must make
the appointments by July 31, 2023.
new text end
new text begin
(b) A commissioner under subdivision 3 may appoint a designee who is an employee
of the respective agency.
new text end
new text begin
(c) An appointing authority under subdivision 3, paragraph (a), clauses (12) to (20), may
only appoint an individual who has expertise and experience in asset management, financial
management and procurement, or state and local infrastructure, whether from the public or
private sector. Expertise and experience may include but is not limited to the following
areas:
new text end
new text begin
(1) asset management planning, design, construction, management, and operations and
maintenance;
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new text begin
(2) infrastructure for agriculture, communications, drinking water, energy, health, natural
resources, public utilities, stormwater, transportation, or wastewater; and
new text end
new text begin
(3) asset management planning across jurisdictions and infrastructure sectors.
new text end
new text begin Subd. 5. new text end
new text begin Duties. new text end
new text begin
At a minimum, the task force must:
new text end
new text begin
(1) develop objectives and strategies to:
new text end
new text begin
(i) provide for effective and efficient management of state, local, and private
infrastructure;
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new text begin
(ii) enhance sustainability and resiliency of infrastructure throughout the state;
new text end
new text begin
(iii) respond to and mitigate the effects of adverse weather events across the state,
including natural disasters, droughts, and floods; and
new text end
new text begin
(iv) provide for equitable treatment in areas of persistent poverty and historically
disadvantaged communities;
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new text begin
(2) identify approaches to enhance infrastructure coordination across jurisdictions,
agencies, state and local government, and public and private sectors, including in planning,
design, engineering, construction, maintenance, and operations;
new text end
new text begin
(3) identify methods to maximize federal formula and discretionary funds provided to
recipients in the state for infrastructure purposes;
new text end
new text begin
(4) evaluate options for organizational design of state agencies to meet the purposes
under clauses (1) to (3), including consideration of:
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new text begin
(i) options for establishment of a board, council, office, or other agency; and
new text end
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(ii) models in other states; and
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new text begin
(5) develop findings and recommendations related to the duties specified in this
subdivision.
new text end
new text begin Subd. 6. new text end
new text begin Meetings. new text end
new text begin
(a) The commissioner of transportation must convene the first meeting
of the task force no later than October 1, 2023.
new text end
new text begin
(b) The task force must establish a schedule for meetings and meet as necessary to
accomplish the duties under subdivision 5.
new text end
new text begin
(c) The task force is subject to the Minnesota Open Meeting Law under Minnesota
Statutes, chapter 13D.
new text end
new text begin Subd. 7. new text end
new text begin Administration. new text end
new text begin
(a) The Legislative Coordinating Commission must provide
administrative support to the task force and must assist in creation of the report under
subdivision 8.
new text end
new text begin
(b) Upon request of the task force, a commissioner under subdivision 3 must provide
information and technical support.
new text end
new text begin
(c) Members of the task force serve without compensation.
new text end
new text begin Subd. 8. new text end
new text begin Report required. new text end
new text begin
By February 1, 2024, the task force must submit a report to
the governor and the legislative committees with jurisdiction over climate, economic
development, energy, infrastructure, natural resources, and transportation. At a minimum,
the report must:
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new text begin
(1) summarize the activities of the task force;
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new text begin
(2) provide findings and recommendations adopted by the task force; and
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(3) include any draft legislation to implement the recommendations.
new text end
new text begin Subd. 9. new text end
new text begin Expiration. new text end
new text begin
The task force expires June 30, 2024.
new text end
new text begin EFFECTIVE DATE. new text end
new text begin
This section is effective the day following final enactment.
new text end
Sec. 55. new text begin GRANTS ADMINISTRATION OVERSIGHT; FEASIBILITY STUDY.
new text end
new text begin
The commissioner of administration must assess the viability of implementing a single
grants management system for executive agencies. If the results of the study determine an
enterprise system is feasible, the study must further include:
new text end
new text begin
(1) an analysis of available technology options;
new text end
new text begin
(2) recommended changes to the state's organizational model, operational controls, and
processes;
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(3) staffing and other resource needs;
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(4) high level system requirements;
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(5) estimated costs; and
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(6) an implementation road map.
new text end
Sec. 56. new text begin FORD BUILDING SITE REDEVELOPMENT; MIXED-USE
DEVELOPMENT REQUIRED.
new text end
new text begin
Notwithstanding any law to the contrary, the commissioner of administration may not
prepare or approve building construction plans for redevelopment of the Ford Building or
the Ford Building property site unless the plans are for mixed-use development and identify
ground-level space for locally owned businesses.
new text end
Sec. 57. new text begin CAPITOL BARBER.
new text end
new text begin
The commissioner of administration must provide suitable space in the State Capitol
building for operations of the Capitol Barber.
new text end
Sec. 58. new text begin CAPITOL MALL DESIGN FRAMEWORK.
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new text begin
(a) The Capitol Area Architectural and Planning Board must update the Capitol Mall
Design Framework. The updated design framework must include:
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(1) plans to integrate green space campus-wide, including but not limited to the addition
of green space on the following sites at the approximate sizes indicated:
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(i) the southwest corner of Rice Street and University Avenue, with a minimum size of
20,700 square feet;
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(ii) the northeast corner of Rice Street and University Avenue, with a minimum size of
32,000 square feet; and
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(iii) the north side of the State Capitol building adjacent to University Avenue;
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(2) plans for visual markers and welcome information for the Capitol campus at one or
more corners of Rice Street and University Avenue, anchoring a pathway to the State Capitol
building and Capitol Mall that features interpretive markers honoring the importance and
stature of the Capitol campus as both a historic site and as a modern, active public gathering
space for all Minnesotans; and
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new text begin
(3) plans to plant trees throughout the Capitol campus, prioritizing the creation of a
mature tree canopy to provide an area of shade for users of the Capitol Mall between or
adjacent to the State Capitol building and Martin Luther King, Jr. Boulevard.
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(b) The board must contract with one or more professional design consultants with
expertise on horticulture, landscape architecture, civic space design, infrastructure assessment,
and operations and maintenance planning to develop the framework updates. The board
must additionally consult with the commissioners of administration and public safety and
the senate majority leader and the speaker of the house or their designees before any proposed
framework update is approved. The board must approve the updated design framework no
later than March 1, 2024.
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(c) When fully implemented, the design framework in this section must not result in a
net loss of green space on the Capitol campus.
new text end
new text begin EFFECTIVE DATE. new text end
new text begin
This section is effective the day following final enactment.
new text end
Sec. 59. new text begin DEADLINE FOR CERTIFICATION OF APPROPRIATION AMOUNTS
FOR LEGISLATURE FOR FISCAL YEARS 2026 AND 2027.
new text end
new text begin
Notwithstanding the effective date of Minnesota Statutes, section 3.1985, the house of
representatives, senate, and Legislative Coordinating Commission must each certify to the
commissioner of management and budget the anticipated amount to be appropriated for
fiscal years 2026 and 2027 no later than October 15, 2024, and January 15, 2025, and must
certify the actual amount to be appropriated for fiscal years 2026 and 2027 no later than
June 30, 2025.
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Sec. 60. new text begin OFFICE OF SMALL AGENCIES; STUDY.
new text end
new text begin Subdivision 1. new text end
new text begin Study; requirements. new text end
new text begin
The commissioner of administration must review
the unique issues faced by small agencies other than departments of the state as defined in
section 15.01. These include boards, commissions, councils, task forces, and authorities.
The study will assess whether the current support model provides adequate support for the
agencies as well as their volunteer board members. The study will also examine how other
states support their small agencies and provide recommendations on how to most effectively
support these small agencies in their delivery of important functions of government.
new text end
new text begin Subd. 2. new text end
new text begin Report. new text end
new text begin
By February 1, 2024, the commissioner of administration must submit
the findings and recommendations of the study to the governor and the chairs and ranking
minority members of the legislative committees with primary jurisdiction over state
government.
new text end
Sec. 61. new text begin REPEALER.
new text end
new text begin Subdivision 1. new text end
new text begin State emblems redesign. new text end
new text begin
Minnesota Statutes 2022, sections 1.135,
subdivisions 3 and 5; and 1.141, subdivisions 3, 4, and 6,
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new text begin
are repealed, effective May 11,
2024.
new text end
new text begin Subd. 2. new text end
new text begin Evergreen firehall polling place. new text end
new text begin
Minnesota Statutes 2022, section 383C.806,
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new text begin
is repealed.
new text end
new text begin Subd. 3. new text end
new text begin Compensation council. new text end
new text begin
Minnesota Statutes 2022, section 15A.0815,
subdivisions 3, 4, and 5,
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new text begin
are repealed effective the day following final enactment.
new text end
new text begin Subd. 4. new text end
new text begin Parking garage debt service waiver. new text end
new text begin
Laws 2014, chapter 287, section 25, as
amended by Laws 2015, chapter 77, article 2, section 78,
new text end
new text begin
is repealed.
new text end
new text begin Subd. 5. new text end
new text begin Strategic and long-range planning. new text end
new text begin
Minnesota Statutes 2022, sections 4A.01;
4A.04; 4A.06; 4A.07; 4A.11; and 124D.23, subdivision 9,
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new text begin
are repealed.
new text end
ARTICLE 3
GRANTS MANAGEMENT
Section 1. new text begin FINANCIAL REVIEW OF NONPROFIT GRANT RECIPIENTS
REQUIRED.
new text end
new text begin Subdivision 1. new text end
new text begin Financial review required. new text end
new text begin
(a) Before awarding a competitive,
legislatively named, single source, or sole source grant to a nonprofit organization under
this act, the grantor must require the applicant to submit financial information sufficient for
the grantor to document and assess the applicant's current financial standing and management.
Items of significant concern must be addressed with the applicant and resolved to the
satisfaction of the grantor before a grant is awarded. The grantor must document the material
requested and reviewed; whether the applicant had a significant operating deficit, a deficit
in unrestricted net assets, or insufficient internal controls; whether and how the applicant
resolved the grantor's concerns; and the grantor's final decision. This documentation must
be maintained in the grantor's files.
new text end
new text begin
(b) At a minimum, the grantor must require each applicant to provide the following
information:
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new text begin
(1) the applicant's most recent Form 990, Form 990-EZ, or Form 990-N filed with the
Internal Revenue Service. If the applicant has not been in existence long enough or is not
required to file Form 990, Form 990-EZ, or Form 990-N, the applicant must demonstrate
to the grantor that the applicant is exempt and must instead submit documentation of internal
controls and the applicant's most recent financial statement prepared in accordance with
generally accepted accounting principles and approved by the applicant's board of directors
or trustees, or if there is no such board, by the applicant's managing group;
new text end
new text begin
(2) evidence of registration and good standing with the secretary of state under Minnesota
Statutes, chapter 317A, or other applicable law;
new text end
new text begin
(3) unless exempt under Minnesota Statutes, section 309.515, evidence of registration
and good standing with the attorney general under Minnesota Statutes, chapter 309; and
new text end
new text begin
(4) if required under Minnesota Statutes, section 309.53, subdivision 3, the applicant's
most recent audited financial statement prepared in accordance with generally accepted
accounting principles.
new text end
new text begin Subd. 2. new text end
new text begin Authority to postpone or forgo. new text end
new text begin
Notwithstanding any contrary provision in
this act, a grantor that identifies an area of significant concern regarding the financial standing
or management of a legislatively named applicant may postpone or forgo awarding the
grant.
new text end
new text begin Subd. 3. new text end
new text begin Authority to award subject to additional assistance and oversight. new text end
new text begin
A grantor
that identifies an area of significant concern regarding an applicant's financial standing or
management may award a grant to the applicant if the grantor provides or the grantee
otherwise obtains additional technical assistance, as needed, and the grantor imposes
additional requirements in the grant agreement. Additional requirements may include but
are not limited to enhanced monitoring, additional reporting, or other reasonable requirements
imposed by the grantor to protect the interests of the state.
new text end
new text begin Subd. 4. new text end
new text begin Relation to other law and policy. new text end
new text begin
The requirements in this section are in
addition to any other requirements imposed by law, the commissioner of administration
under Minnesota Statutes, sections 16B.97 to 16B.98, or agency policy.
new text end
ARTICLE 4
ELECTIONS APPROPRIATIONS
Section 1. new text begin APPROPRIATIONS.
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The sums shown in the columns marked "Appropriations" are appropriated to the agencies
and for the purposes specified in this article. The appropriations are from the general fund,
or another named fund, and are available for the fiscal years indicated for each purpose.
The figures "2024" and "2025" used in this article mean that the appropriations listed under
them are available for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2024, or June 30, 2025, respectively.
"The first year" is fiscal year 2024. "The second year" is fiscal year 2025. "The biennium"
is fiscal years 2024 and 2025.
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Sec. 2. new text begin SECRETARY OF STATE
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Of the amount in fiscal year 2024, $461,000
is transferred from the general fund to the Help
America Vote Act (HAVA) account
established in Minnesota Statutes, section
5.30, and is credited to the state match
requirement of the Consolidated
Appropriations Act of 2022, Public Law
117-103, and the Consolidated Appropriations
Act of 2023, Public Law 117-328.
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Sec. 3. new text begin CAMPAIGN FINANCE AND PUBLIC
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$ new text end |
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1,743,000 new text end |
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Sec. 4. new text begin APPROPRIATION; SECRETARY OF STATE; COURT ORDERED
ATTORNEY FEES.
new text end
new text begin
$495,000 in fiscal year 2023 is appropriated from the general fund to the secretary of
state for the payment of attorney fees and costs awarded by court order in the legislative
and congressional redistricting cases Peter Wattson, et al.; Paul Anderson, et al.; and Frank
Sachs, et al. v. Steve Simon, Secretary of State of Minnesota, Nos. A21-0243 and A21-0546,
and interest thereon. This is a onetime appropriation.
new text end
new text begin EFFECTIVE DATE. new text end
new text begin
This section is effective the day following final enactment.
new text end
Sec. 5. new text begin VOTING OPERATIONS, TECHNOLOGY, AND ELECTION RESOURCES
ACCOUNT; TRANSFER.
new text end
new text begin
$1,292,000 in fiscal year 2024 and $1,291,000 in fiscal year 2025 are transferred from
the general fund to the voting operations, technology, and election resources account in the
special revenue fund. The base for this transfer in fiscal year 2026 and each fiscal year
thereafter is $1,353,000.
new text end
Sec. 6.
Minnesota Statutes 2022, section 5.30, subdivision 2, is amended to read:
Subd. 2.
Appropriation.
deleted text begin Notwithstanding section 4.07,deleted text end Money in the Help America
Vote Act account deleted text begin may be spent only pursuant to direct appropriations enacted from time to
time by law. Money in the account must be spentdeleted text end new text begin is appropriated to the secretary of statenew text end
to improve new text begin the new text end administration of elections in accordance with the Help America Vote Act,
the state plan certified by the governor under the act, and for reporting and administrative
requirements under the act and plan. new text begin To the extent required by federal law, new text end money in the
account must be used in a manner that is consistent with the maintenance of effort
requirements of section 254(a)(7) of the Help America Vote Act, Public Law 107-252,
based on the level of state expenditures for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2000.
new text begin EFFECTIVE DATE. new text end
new text begin
This section is effective the day following final enactment and
applies to any balances in the Help America Vote Act account existing on or after that date.
new text end
Sec. 7.
Minnesota Statutes 2022, section 10A.31, subdivision 4, is amended to read:
Subd. 4.
Appropriation.
(a) The amounts designated by individuals for the state elections
campaign account, less three percent, are appropriated from the general fund, must be
transferred and credited to the appropriate account in the state elections campaign account,
and are annually appropriated for distribution as set forth in subdivisions 5, 5a, 6, and 7.
The remaining three percent must be kept in the general fund for administrative costs.
(b) In addition to the amounts in paragraph (a), deleted text begin $1,020,000 for each general election isdeleted text end new text begin
$4,002,000 for the biennium ending June 30, 2025, and $2,196,000 for the biennium ending
June 30, 2027, and each biennium thereafter arenew text end appropriated from the general fund for
transfer to the general account of the state elections campaign account.
ARTICLE 5
ELECTIONS ADMINISTRATION
Section 1.
new text begin
[2.012] TWELFTH DISTRICT.
new text end
new text begin Subdivision 1. new text end
new text begin Senate district. new text end
new text begin
Notwithstanding the order of the Minnesota Special
Redistricting Panel in Wattson v. Simon, Nos. A21-0243, A21-0546 (February 15, 2022),
Senate District 12 consists of the district as described in that order, with the modification
contained in file L12B-1, on file with the Geographic Information Systems Office of the
Legislative Coordinating Commission and published on its website on April 27, 2022.
new text end
new text begin Subd. 2. new text end
new text begin House of representatives districts. new text end
new text begin
Notwithstanding the order of the Minnesota
Special Redistricting Panel in Wattson v. Simon, Nos. A21-0243, A21-0546 (February 15,
2022), Senate District 12 is divided into two house of representatives districts as follows:
new text end
new text begin
(a) House of Representatives District 12A consists of the district as described in that
order.
new text end
new text begin
(b) House of Representatives District 12B consists of all territory of Senate District 12,
as modified by subdivision 1, that is not included in House of Representatives District 12A.
new text end
new text begin EFFECTIVE DATE. new text end
new text begin
This section is effective for the state primary and state general
elections conducted in 2024 for terms of office beginning on the first Monday in January
of 2025, and for all elections held thereafter.
new text end
Sec. 2.
new text begin
[2.109] NINTH DISTRICT.
new text end
new text begin Subdivision 1. new text end
new text begin Senate district. new text end
new text begin
Notwithstanding the order of the Minnesota Special
Redistricting Panel in Wattson v. Simon, Nos. A21-0243, A21-0546 (February 15, 2022),
Senate District 9 consists of the district as described in that order, with the modification
contained in file L12B-1, on file with the Geographic Information Systems Office of the
Legislative Coordinating Commission and published on its website on April 27, 2022.
new text end
new text begin Subd. 2. new text end
new text begin House of representatives districts. new text end
new text begin
Notwithstanding the order of the Minnesota
Special Redistricting Panel in Wattson v. Simon, Nos. A21-0243, A21-0546 (February 15,
2022), Senate District 9 is divided into two house of representatives districts as follows:
new text end
new text begin
(a) House of Representatives District 9A consists of the district as described in that
order.
new text end
new text begin
(b) House of Representatives District 9B consists of all territory of Senate District 9, as
modified by subdivision 1, that is not included in House of Representatives District 9A.
new text end
new text begin EFFECTIVE DATE. new text end
new text begin
This section is effective for the state primary and state general
elections conducted in 2024 for terms of office beginning on the first Monday in January
of 2025, and for all elections held thereafter.
new text end
Sec. 3.
new text begin
[2.92] ACCESS TO MULTIUNIT FACILITIES BY UNITED STATES
CENSUS EMPLOYEES.
new text end
new text begin Subdivision 1. new text end
new text begin Access required. new text end
new text begin
It is unlawful for a person, either directly or indirectly,
to deny access to an apartment house, dormitory, nursing home, manufactured home park,
other multiple unit facility used as a residence, or area in which two or more single-family
dwellings are located on private roadways, to an employee of the United States Census
Bureau who displays a current, valid census credential and who is engaged in official census
business. An employee granted access under this section must be permitted to knock on the
doors of individual units to speak with residents and to leave census materials for residents
at their doors, except that the manager of a nursing home may direct that the materials be
left at a central location within the facility. The materials must be left in an orderly manner.
new text end
new text begin Subd. 2. new text end
new text begin Limitations. new text end
new text begin
This section does not prohibit:
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new text begin
(1) denial of admittance into a particular apartment, room, manufactured home, or
personal residential unit;
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new text begin
(2) in the case of a nursing home or an assisted living facility licensed under chapter
144G, denial of permission to visit certain persons for valid health reasons;
new text end
new text begin
(3) limiting visits to a reasonable number of census employees or reasonable hours;
new text end
new text begin
(4) requiring a prior appointment to gain access to the facility; or
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new text begin
(5) denial of admittance to or expulsion of an individual employee from a multiple unit
dwelling for good cause.
new text end
new text begin Subd. 3. new text end
new text begin Compliance with federal law. new text end
new text begin
A person in compliance with United States
Code, title 13, section 223, and any guidance or rules adopted by the United States
Department of Commerce, Bureau of the Census, governing access to a facility described
in subdivision 1 is considered to be in compliance with the requirements of this section.
new text end
new text begin Subd. 4. new text end
new text begin Applicability. new text end
new text begin
This section applies from January 1 to July 1 in any year during
which a decennial census is conducted under the authority of the United States Constitution,
article 1, section 2.
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Sec. 4.
new text begin
[5.305] VOTING OPERATIONS, TECHNOLOGY, AND ELECTION
RESOURCES ACCOUNT.
new text end
new text begin Subdivision 1. new text end
new text begin Definitions. new text end
new text begin
For purposes of this section, the following terms have the
meanings given:
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new text begin
(1) "account" means the voting operations, technology, and election resources account;
new text end
new text begin
(2) "city" means a statutory or home rule charter city; and
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new text begin
(3) "local unit of government" means a county, city, or town.
new text end
new text begin Subd. 2. new text end
new text begin Account established; appropriation. new text end
new text begin
The voting operations, technology, and
election resources account is established in the special revenue fund. Money in the account
is appropriated annually to the secretary of state for distribution as provided in this section.
new text end
new text begin Subd. 3. new text end
new text begin Distribution amount; payment. new text end
new text begin
(a) The secretary of state must distribute the
balance in the account annually as follows:
new text end
new text begin
(1) 20 percent of the total balance is for allocation to each county in equal amounts; and
new text end
new text begin
(2) 80 percent of the total balance is for allocation to each county in proportion to its
share of registered voters on May 1 for the most recent statewide general election, as
determined by the secretary of state.
new text end
new text begin
(b) The secretary of state must distribute funds under this section no later than July 20
of each year.
new text end
new text begin Subd. 4. new text end
new text begin Allocation of funds among local units of government. new text end
new text begin
(a) Upon receipt of
funds, each county must segregate the funds in a county election funding account. The
money in the account remains in the account until spent for any of the authorized purposes
set forth in this section. The county and the local units of government located within the
county must agree on a distribution plan for allocating funds from the account. If the county
and a local unit of government do not agree on a distribution plan, the county must allocate
the funds to that unit of local government as follows:
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new text begin
(1) 50 percent is retained by the county;
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new text begin
(2) 25 percent is allocated to each local unit of government responsible for administering
absentee voting or mail voting in proportion to that unit of government's share of the county's
registered voters on May 1 for the most recent statewide general election; and
new text end
new text begin
(3) 25 percent is allocated to cities and townships in proportion to each city and township's
share of registered voters in the county on May 1 for the most recent statewide general
election.
new text end
new text begin
The county must make distributions to cities and towns by December 31 each year.
new text end
new text begin
(b) A city or township that is allocated funds under this subdivision must segregate the
funds in an election funding account. The money in the account remains in the account until
spent for any of the authorized purposes set forth in this section.
new text end
new text begin Subd. 5. new text end
new text begin Use of funds. new text end
new text begin
A local unit of government may use the funds allocated pursuant
to this section for the following purposes, provided the expenditures are directly related to
election administration:
new text end
new text begin
(1) equipment;
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new text begin
(2) hardware or software;
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new text begin
(3) cybersecurity;
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new text begin
(4) security-related infrastructure;
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new text begin
(5) capital improvements to improve access to polling places for individuals with
disabilities;
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new text begin
(6) staff costs for election administrators, election judges, and other election officials;
new text end
new text begin
(7) printing and publication;
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new text begin
(8) postage;
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new text begin
(9) programming;
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new text begin
(10) local match for state or federal funds; and
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new text begin
(11) any other purpose directly related to election administration.
new text end
new text begin Subd. 6. new text end
new text begin Reports. new text end
new text begin
(a) Annually by December 31, each county auditor must report to the
secretary of state with an explanation of how the funds received pursuant to this section
during the previous fiscal year were spent and a certification that they were spent in
accordance with subdivisions 4 and 5. The county auditor's report must include the following:
an itemized description of each actual expenditure listed by the general categories of
expenditures identified in subdivision 5, the local unit of government making the expenditure,
the balance in the county's election funding account, and the balance of any city's or town's
election funding account. The county auditor's report must also include any other information
required by the secretary of state.
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new text begin
(b) Each city and town receiving an allocation of funds under this section must provide
the county auditor with the data necessary to submit this report no later than December 15
of each year.
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new text begin
(c) No later than January 31 of each year, the secretary of state must compile the reports
received from each county auditor and submit a summary report on the expenditure of funds
to the chairs and ranking minority members of the legislative committees with jurisdiction
over elections policy and finance. At a minimum, the summary report must identify
expenditures by county, city, and town and the purposes of each expenditure.
new text end
Sec. 5.
Minnesota Statutes 2022, section 5B.06, is amended to read:
5B.06 VOTING BY PROGRAM PARTICIPANT; ABSENTEE BALLOT.
A program participant who is otherwise eligible to vote may register with the secretary
of state as a permanent absentee voter. Notwithstanding section 203B.04, subdivision 5,
the secretary of state is not required to send an absentee ballot application prior to each
election to a program participant registered as a permanent absentee voter under this section.
As soon as practicable before each election, the secretary of state shall determine the precinct
in which the residential address of deleted text begin thedeleted text end new text begin anew text end program participant is located deleted text begin anddeleted text end new text begin . Upon making
a precinct determination, the secretary of statenew text end shallnew text begin either (1)new text end request from and receive from
the county auditor or other election official the ballot for that precinct and deleted text begin shall forwarddeleted text end new text begin
mailnew text end the absentee ballot to the program participant deleted text begin with the otherdeleted text end new text begin , or (2) using the Minnesota
statewide voter registration system, prepare the program participant's ballot for that precinct
and mail the absentee ballot to the program participant. The secretary of state shall include
with each mailed absentee ballot all correspondingnew text end materials for absentee balloting as
required by Minnesota law. The program participant shall complete the ballot and return it
to the secretary of state, who shall review the ballot in the manner provided by section
203B.121, subdivision 2. If the ballot and ballot materials comply with the requirements of
that section, the ballot must be certified by the secretary of state as the ballot of a program
participant, and must be forwarded to the appropriate electoral jurisdiction for tabulation
along with all other ballots. The name and address of a program participant must not be
listed in the statewide voter registration system.
Sec. 6.
Minnesota Statutes 2022, section 135A.17, subdivision 2, is amended to read:
Subd. 2.
Residential housing list.
All postsecondary institutions that enroll students
accepting deleted text begin state ordeleted text end federal financial aid may prepare a current list of students enrolled in the
institution and residing in the institution's housing or within ten miles of the institution's
campus. new text begin All postsecondary institutions that enroll students accepting state financial aid
must, to the extent the information may be disclosed pursuant to Code of Federal Regulations,
title 34, part 99, prepare a current list of students enrolled in the institution and residing in
the institution's housing or in the city or cities in which the campus is situated, if available.
new text end The list shall include each student's current addressnew text begin , unless the student is enrolled in the
Safe at Home address confidentiality program as provided in chapter 5Bnew text end . The list shall be
certified and sent to the appropriate county auditor or auditors for use in election day
registration as provided under section 201.061, subdivision 3. A residential housing list
provided under this subdivision may not be used or disseminated by a county auditor or the
secretary of state for any other purpose.
Sec. 7.
Minnesota Statutes 2022, section 200.02, subdivision 7, is amended to read:
Subd. 7.
Major political party.
(a) "Major political party" means a political party that
maintains a party organization in the state, political division or precinct in question and that
has presented at least one candidate for election to the office of:
(1) governor and lieutenant governor, secretary of state, state auditor, or attorney general
at the last preceding state general election for those offices; or
(2) presidential elector or U.S. senator at the last preceding state general election for
presidential electors; and
whose candidate received votes in each county in that election and received votes from not
less than deleted text begin fivedeleted text end new text begin tennew text end percent of the total number of individuals who voted in that election.
(b) "Major political party" also means a political party that maintains a party organization
in the state, political subdivision, or precinct in question and that has presented at least 45
candidates for election to the office of state representative, 23 candidates for election to the
office of state senator, four candidates for election to the office of representative in Congress,
and one candidate for election to each of the following offices: governor and lieutenant
governor, attorney general, secretary of state, and state auditor, at the last preceding state
general election for those offices.
(c) "Major political party" also means a political party that maintains a party organization
in the state, political subdivision, or precinct in question and whose members present to the
secretary of state at any time before the close of filing for the state partisan primary ballot
a petition for a place on the state partisan primary ballot, which petition contains valid
signatures of a number of the party members equal to at least five percent of the total number
of individuals who voted in the preceding state general election. A signature is valid only
if signed no more than one year prior to the date the petition was filed.
(d) A political party whose candidate receives a sufficient number of votes at a state
general election described in paragraph (a) or a political party that presents candidates at
an election as required by paragraph (b) becomes a major political party as of January 1
following that election and retains its major party status for at least two state general elections
even if the party fails to present a candidate who receives the number and percentage of
votes required under paragraph (a) or fails to present candidates as required by paragraph
(b) at subsequent state general elections.
(e) A major political party whose candidates fail to receive the number and percentage
of votes required under paragraph (a) and that fails to present candidates as required by
paragraph (b) at each of two consecutive state general elections described by paragraph (a)
or (b), respectively, loses major party status as of December 31 following the later of the
two consecutive state general elections.
new text begin EFFECTIVE DATE. new text end
new text begin
This section is effective the day following final enactment and
applies to a party's status at the state primary and general election held in 2024 and thereafter.
Notwithstanding any law to the contrary, beginning on the effective date of this section, the
secretary of state, the Campaign Finance and Public Disclosure Board, and any other office
of the state or of a local unit of government with duties related to the administration or
financing of elections may only recognize a political party as a major political party for
purposes of those elections if the party has met the qualifying thresholds as amended by
this section.
new text end
Sec. 8.
Minnesota Statutes 2022, section 201.022, subdivision 1, is amended to read:
Subdivision 1.
Establishment.
The secretary of state shall maintain a statewide voter
registration system to facilitate voter registration and to provide a central database containing
voter registration information from around the state. The system must be accessible to the
county auditor of each county in the state. The system must also:
(1) provide for voters to submit their voter registration applications to any county auditor,
the secretary of state, or the Department of Public Safety;
(2) provide for the definition, establishment, and maintenance of a central database for
all voter registration information;
(3) provide for entering data into the statewide registration system;
(4) provide for electronic transfer of completed voter registration applications from the
Department of Public Safety to the secretary of state or the county auditor;
(5) assign a unique identifier to each legally registered voter in the state;
(6) provide for the acceptance of the Minnesota driver's license number, Minnesota state
identification number, and last four digits of the Social Security number for each voter
record;
(7) coordinate with other agency databases within the state;
(8) allow county auditors and the secretary of state to add or modify information in the
system to provide for accurate and up-to-date records;
(9) allow county auditors, municipal and school district clerks, and the secretary of state
to have electronic access to the statewide registration system for review and search
capabilities;
(10) provide security and protection of all information in the statewide registration
system and ensure that unauthorized access is not allowed;
(11) provide access to municipal clerks to use the system;
(12) provide a system for each county to identify the precinct to which a voter should
be assigned for voting purposes;
(13) provide daily reports accessible by county auditors on the driver's license numbers,
state identification numbers, or last four digits of the Social Security numbers submitted on
voter registration applications that have been verified as accurate by the secretary of state;
deleted text begin and
deleted text end
(14) provide reports on the number of absentee ballots transmitted to and returned and
cast by voters under section 203B.16new text begin ; and
new text end
new text begin (15) provide reports necessary for early votingnew text end .
The appropriate state or local official shall provide security measures to prevent
unauthorized access to the computerized list established under section 201.021.
new text begin EFFECTIVE DATE. new text end
new text begin
This section is effective upon the revisor of statutes' receipt of
the early voting certification and applies to elections held on or after January 1, 2024, or
the 85th day after the revisor of statutes receives the certification, whichever is later.
new text end
Sec. 9.
Minnesota Statutes 2022, section 201.061, subdivision 1, is amended to read:
Subdivision 1.
Prior to election day.
(a) At any time except during the 20 days
immediately preceding any regularly scheduled election, an eligible voter or any individual
who will be an eligible voter at the time of the next election may register to vote in the
precinct in which the voter maintains residence by completing a voter registration application
as described in section 201.071, subdivision 1. A completed application may be submitted:
(1) in person or by mail to the county auditor of that county or to the Secretary of State's
Office; or
(2) electronically through a secure website that shall be maintained by the secretary of
state for this purpose, if the applicant has an email address and provides the applicant's
verifiable Minnesota driver's license number, Minnesota state identification card number,
or the last four digits of the applicant's Social Security number.
new text begin (b) new text end A registration that is received in person or by mail no later than 5:00 p.m. on the
21st day preceding any election, or a registration received electronically through the secretary
of state's secure website no later than 11:59 p.m. on the 21st day preceding any election,
shall be accepted. An improperly addressed or delivered registration application shall be
forwarded within two working days after receipt to the county auditor of the county where
the voter maintains residence. A state or local agency or an individual that accepts completed
voter registration applications from a voter must submit the completed applications to the
secretary of state or the appropriate county auditor within ten calendar days after the
applications are dated by the voter.
deleted text begin (b)deleted text end new text begin (c)new text end An application submitted electronically under paragraph (a), clause (2), may only
be transmitted to the county auditor for processing if the secretary of state has verified the
application information matches the information in a government database associated with
the applicant's driver's license number, state identification card number, or Social Security
number. The secretary of state must review all unverifiable voter registration applications
submitted electronically for evidence of suspicious activity and must forward any such
application to an appropriate law enforcement agency for investigation.
new text begin (d) new text end An individual may not electronically submit a voter registration application on behalf
of any other individualnew text begin , except that the secretary of state may provide features on the secure
website established under paragraph (a), clause (2), that allow third parties to connect
application programming interfaces that facilitate an individual's submission of voter
registration information while interacting with the third partynew text end .
deleted text begin (c)deleted text end new text begin (e)new text end For purposes of this section, mail registration is defined as a voter registration
application delivered to the secretary of state, county auditor, or municipal clerk by the
United States Postal Service or a commercial carrier.
Sec. 10.
Minnesota Statutes 2022, section 201.061, subdivision 3, is amended to read:
Subd. 3.
Election day registration.
(a) An individual who is eligible to vote may register
on election day by appearing in person at the polling place for the precinct in which the
individual maintains residence, by completing a registration application, making an oath in
the form prescribed by the secretary of state and providing proof of residence. An individual
may prove residence for purposes of registering by:
(1) presenting a driver's license or Minnesota identification card issued pursuant to
section 171.07;
(2) presenting any document approved by the secretary of state as proper identification;
(3) presenting one of the following:
(i) a current valid student identification card from a postsecondary educational institution
in Minnesota, if a list of students from that institution has been prepared under section
135A.17 and certified to the county auditor in the manner provided in rules of the secretary
of state; or
(ii) a current student fee statement that contains the student's valid address in the precinct
together with a picture identification card; or
(4) having a voter who is registered to vote in the precinct, or an employee employed
by and working in a residential facility in the precinct and vouching for a resident in the
facility, sign an oath in the presence of the election judge vouching that the voter or employee
personally knows that the individual is a resident of the precinct. A voter who has been
vouched for on election day may not sign a proof of residence oath vouching for any other
individual on that election day. A voter who is registered to vote in the precinct may sign
up to eight proof-of-residence oaths on any election day. This limitation does not apply to
an employee of a residential facility described in this clause. The secretary of state shall
provide a form for election judges to use in recording the number of individuals for whom
a voter signs proof-of-residence oaths on election day. The form must include space for the
maximum number of individuals for whom a voter may sign proof-of-residence oaths. For
each proof-of-residence oath, the form must include a statement that the individual: (i) is
registered to vote in the precinct or is an employee of a residential facility in the precinct,
(ii) personally knows that the voter is a resident of the precinct, and (iii) is making the
statement on oath. The form must include a space for the voter's printed name, signature,
telephone number, and address.
The oath required by this subdivision and Minnesota Rules, part 8200.9939, must be
attached to the voter registration application.
(b) The operator of a residential facility shall prepare a list of the names of its employees
currently working in the residential facility and the address of the residential facility. The
operator shall certify the list and provide it to the appropriate county auditor no less than
20 days before each election for use in election day registration.
(c) "Residential facility" means transitional housing as defined in section 256E.33,
subdivision 1; a supervised living facility licensed by the commissioner of health under
section 144.50, subdivision 6; a nursing home as defined in section 144A.01, subdivision
5; deleted text begin a residence registered with the commissioner of health as a housing with services
establishment as defined in section 144D.01, subdivision 4deleted text end new text begin an assisted living facility licensed
by the commissioner of health under chapter 144Gnew text end ; a veterans home operated by the board
of directors of the Minnesota Veterans Homes under chapter 198; a residence licensed by
the commissioner of human services to provide a residential program as defined in section
245A.02, subdivision 14; a residential facility for persons with a developmental disability
licensed by the commissioner of human services under section 252.28; setting authorized
to provide housing support as defined in section 256I.03, subdivision 3; a shelter for battered
women as defined in section 611A.37, subdivision 4; deleted text begin ordeleted text end a supervised publicly or privately
operated shelter or dwelling designed to provide temporary living accommodations for the
homelessnew text begin ; a facility where a provider operates a residential treatment program as defined
in section 245.462, subdivision 23; or a facility where a provider operates an adult foster
care program as defined in section 245A.02, subdivision 6cnew text end .
(d) For tribal band members, an individual may prove residence for purposes of
registering by:
(1) presenting an identification card issued by the tribal government of a tribe recognized
by the Bureau of Indian Affairs, United States Department of the Interior, that contains the
name, address, signature, and picture of the individual; or
(2) presenting an identification card issued by the tribal government of a tribe recognized
by the Bureau of Indian Affairs, United States Department of the Interior, that contains the
name, signature, and picture of the individual and also presenting one of the documents
listed in Minnesota Rules, part 8200.5100, subpart 2, item B.
(e) A county, school district, or municipality may require that an election judge
responsible for election day registration initial each completed registration application.
Sec. 11.
Minnesota Statutes 2022, section 201.061, is amended by adding a subdivision
to read:
new text begin Subd. 3a. new text end
new text begin Additional proofs of residence permitted for students. new text end
new text begin
(a) An eligible voter
may prove residence by presenting a current valid photo identification issued by a
postsecondary educational institution in Minnesota if the voter's name; student identification
number, if available; and address within the precinct appear on a current residential housing
list under section 135A.17, certified to the county auditor by the postsecondary educational
institution.
new text end
new text begin
(b) This additional proof of residence for students must not be allowed unless the
postsecondary educational institution submits to the county auditor no later than 60 days
prior to the election a written agreement that the postsecondary educational institution will
certify for use at the election accurate updated residential housing lists under section 135A.17.
A written agreement is effective for the election and all subsequent elections held in that
calendar year, including the November general election.
new text end
new text begin
(c) The additional proof of residence for students must be allowed on an equal basis for
voters who reside in housing meeting the requirements of section 135A.17, if the residential
housing lists certified by the postsecondary educational institution meet the requirements
of this subdivision.
new text end
new text begin
(d) An updated residential housing list must be certified to the county auditor no earlier
than 20 days prior to each election. The certification must be dated and signed by the chief
officer or designee of the postsecondary educational institution and must state that the list
is current and accurate and includes only the names of persons residing as of the date of the
certification.
new text end
new text begin
(e) The county auditor shall instruct the election judges of the precinct in procedures for
use of the list in conjunction with photo identification. The auditor shall supply a list to the
election judges with the election supplies for the precinct.
new text end
new text begin
(f) The county auditor shall notify all postsecondary educational institutions in the county
of the provisions of this subdivision.
new text end
Sec. 12.
Minnesota Statutes 2022, section 201.071, subdivision 1, as amended by Laws
2023, chapter 12, section 2, is amended to read:
Subdivision 1.
Form.
Both paper and electronic voter registration applications must
contain the same information unless otherwise provided by law. A voter registration
application must contain spaces for the following required information: voter's first name,
middle name, and last name; voter's previous name, if any; voter's current address; voter's
previous address, if any; voter's date of birth; voter's municipality and county of residence;
voter's telephone number, if provided by the voter; date of registration; current and valid
Minnesota driver's license number or Minnesota state identification number, or if the voter
has no current and valid Minnesota driver's license or Minnesota state identification, the
last four digits of the voter's Social Security number; and voter's signature. The paper
registration application may include the voter's email address, if provided by the voter. The
electronic voter registration application must include the voter's email address. The
registration application may include the voter's interest in serving as an election judge, if
indicated by the voter. The application must also contain the following certification of voter
eligibility:
"I certify that I:
(1) will be at least 18 years old on election day;
(2) am a citizen of the United States;
(3) will have deleted text begin resideddeleted text end new text begin maintained residencenew text end in Minnesota for 20 days immediately
preceding election day;
(4) maintain residence at the address given on the registration form;
(5) am not under court-ordered guardianship in which the court order revokes my right
to vote;
(6) have not been found by a court to be legally incompetent to vote;
(7) am not currently incarcerated for a conviction of a felony offense; and
(8) have read and understand the following statement: that giving false information is a
felony punishable by not more than five years imprisonment or a fine of not more than
$10,000, or both."
The certification must include boxes for the voter to respond to the following questions:
"(1) Are you a citizen of the United States?" and
"(2) Will you be 18 years old on or before election day?"
And the instruction:
"If you checked 'no' to either of these questions, do not complete this form."
The form of the voter registration application and the certification of voter eligibility
must be as provided in this subdivision and approved by the secretary of state. Voter
registration forms authorized by the National Voter Registration Act must also be accepted
as valid. The federal postcard application form must also be accepted as valid if it is not
deficient and the voter is eligible to register in Minnesota.
An individual may use a voter registration application to apply to register to vote in
Minnesota or to change information on an existing registration.
new text begin EFFECTIVE DATE. new text end
new text begin
This section is effective June 1, 2023.
new text end
Sec. 13.
Minnesota Statutes 2022, section 201.071, subdivision 8, is amended to read:
Subd. 8.
School district assistance.
School districts shall assist county auditors in
determining the school district in which a voter deleted text begin residesdeleted text end new text begin maintains residencenew text end .
Sec. 14.
Minnesota Statutes 2022, section 201.091, subdivision 4a, is amended to read:
Subd. 4a.
Presidential primary political party list.
The secretary of state must maintain
a list of the voters who voted in a presidential nomination primary and the political party
each voter selected. Information maintained on the list is private data on individuals as
defined under section 13.02, subdivision 12, except that the secretary of state must provide
deleted text begin the listdeleted text end to the chair of each major political partynew text begin the list of voters who selected that partynew text end .
Sec. 15.
Minnesota Statutes 2022, section 201.12, subdivision 2, is amended to read:
Subd. 2.
Moved within state.
If any nonforwardable mailing from an election official
is returned as undeliverable but with a permanent forwarding address in this state, the county
auditor may change the voter's status to "inactive" in the statewide registration system and
shall transmit a copy of the mailing to the auditor of the county in which the new address
is located. If an election is scheduled to occur in the precinct in which the voter deleted text begin residesdeleted text end new text begin
maintains residencenew text end in the next 47 days, the county auditor shall promptly update the voter's
address in the statewide voter registration system. If there is not an election scheduled, the
auditor may wait to update the voter's address until after the next list of address changes is
received from the secretary of state. Once updated, the county auditor shall mail to the voter
a notice stating the voter's name, address, precinct, and polling place, except that if the
voter's record is challenged due to a felony conviction, noncitizenship, name change,
incompetence, or a court's revocation of voting rights of individuals under guardianship,
the auditor must not mail the notice. The notice must advise the voter that the voter's voting
address has been changed and that the voter must notify the county auditor within 21 days
if the new address is not the voter's address of residence. The notice must state that it must
be returned if it is not deliverable to the voter at the named address.
Sec. 16.
Minnesota Statutes 2022, section 201.121, subdivision 1, is amended to read:
Subdivision 1.
Entry of registration information.
(a) At the time a voter registration
application is properly completed, submitted, and received in accordance with sections
201.061 and 201.071, the county auditor shall enter the information contained on it into the
statewide registration system. Voter registration applications completed before election day
must be entered into the statewide registration system within ten days after they have been
submitted to the county auditor. Voter registration applications completed on election day
must be entered into the statewide registration system within 42 days after the election,
unless the county auditor notifies the secretary of state before the deadline has expired that
the deadline will not be met. Upon receipt of a notification under this paragraph, the secretary
of state must extend the deadline for that county auditor by an additional 28 days. The
secretary of state may waive a county's obligations under this paragraph if, on good cause
shown, the county demonstrates its permanent inability to comply.
The secretary of state must post data on each county's compliance with this paragraph on
the secretary of state's website including, as applicable, the date each county fully complied
or the deadline by which a county's compliance must be complete.
(b) Upon receiving a completed voter registration application, the secretary of state may
electronically transmit the information on the application to the appropriate county auditor
as soon as possible for review by the county auditor before final entry into the statewide
registration system. The secretary of state may mail the voter registration application to the
county auditor.
(c) Within ten days after the county auditor has entered information from a voter
registration application into the statewide registration system, the secretary of state shall
compare the voter's name, date of birth, and driver's license number, state identification
number, or the last four digits of the Social Security number with the same information
contained in the Department of Public Safety database.
(d) The secretary of state shall provide a report to the county auditor on a weekly basis
that includes a list of voters whose name, date of birth, or identification number have been
compared with the same information in the Department of Public Safety database and cannot
be verified as provided in this subdivision. The report must list separately those voters who
have submitted a voter registration application by mail and have not voted in a federal
election in this state.
(e) The county auditor shall compile a list of voters for whom the county auditor and
the secretary of state are unable to conclude that information on the voter registration
application and the corresponding information in the Department of Public Safety database
relate to the same person.
(f) The county auditor shall send a notice of incomplete registration to any voter whose
name appears on the list and change the voter's status to deleted text begin "incomplete."deleted text end new text begin "challenged."new text end A voter
who receives a notice of incomplete registration from the county auditor may either provide
the information required to deleted text begin complete the registrationdeleted text end new text begin clear the challengenew text end at least 21 days
before the next election or at the polling place on election day.
Sec. 17.
Minnesota Statutes 2022, section 201.13, subdivision 3, is amended to read:
Subd. 3.
Use of change of address system.
(a) At least once each month the secretary
of state shall obtain a list of individuals registered to vote in this state who have filed with
the United States Postal Service a change of their permanent address. The secretary of state
may also periodically obtain a list of individuals with driver's licenses or state identification
cards to identify those who are registered to vote who have applied to the Department of
Public Safety for a replacement driver's license or state identification card with a different
address, and a list of individuals for whom the Department of Public Safety received
notification of a driver's license or state identification card cancellation due to a change of
residency out of state. However, the secretary of state shall not load data derived from these
lists into the statewide voter registration system within the 47 days before the state primary
or 47 days before a November general election.
(b) If the address is changed to another address in this state, the secretary of state shall
locate the precinct in which the voter deleted text begin residesdeleted text end new text begin maintains residencenew text end , if possible. If the secretary
of state is able to locate the precinct in which the voter deleted text begin residesdeleted text end new text begin maintains residencenew text end , the
secretary must transmit the information about the changed address by electronic means to
the county auditor of the county in which the new address is located. For addresses for
which the secretary of state is unable to determine the precinct, the secretary may forward
information to the appropriate county auditors for individual review. If the voter has not
voted or submitted a voter registration application since the address change, upon receipt
of the information, the county auditor shall update the voter's address in the statewide voter
registration system. The county auditor shall mail to the voter a notice stating the voter's
name, address, precinct, and polling place, unless the voter's record is challenged due to a
felony conviction, noncitizenship, name change, incompetence, or a court's revocation of
voting rights of individuals under guardianship, in which case the auditor must not mail the
notice. The notice must advise the voter that the voter's voting address has been changed
and that the voter must notify the county auditor within 21 days if the new address is not
the voter's address of residence. The notice must state that it must be returned if it is not
deliverable to the voter at the named address.
(c) If the change of permanent address is to an address outside this state, the secretary
of state shall notify by electronic means the auditor of the county where the voter formerly
deleted text begin resideddeleted text end new text begin maintained residencenew text end that the voter has moved to another state. If the voter has not
voted or submitted a voter registration application since the address change, the county
auditor shall promptly mail to the voter at the voter's new address a notice advising the voter
that the voter's status in the statewide voter registration system will be changed to "inactive"
unless the voter notifies the county auditor within 21 days that the voter is retaining the
former address as the voter's address of residence, except that if the voter's record is
challenged due to a felony conviction, noncitizenship, name change, incompetence, or a
court's revocation of voting rights of individuals under guardianship, the auditor must not
mail the notice. If the notice is not received by the deadline, the county auditor shall change
the voter's status to "inactive" in the statewide voter registration system.
(d) If, in order to maintain voter registration records, the secretary of state enters an
agreement to share information or data with an organization governed exclusively by a
group of states, the secretary must first determine that the data security protocols are sufficient
to safeguard the information or data shared. If required by such an agreement, the secretary
of state may share the following data from the statewide voter registration system and data
released to the secretary of state under section 171.12, subdivision 7a:
(1) name;
(2) date of birth;
(3) address;
(4) driver's license or state identification card number;
(5) the last four digits of an individual's Social Security number; and
(6) the date that an individual's record was last updated.
If the secretary of state enters into such an agreement, the secretary and county auditors
must process changes to voter records based upon that data in accordance with this section.
Except as otherwise provided in this subdivision, when data is shared with the secretary of
state by another state, the secretary of state must maintain the same data classification that
the data had while it was in the possession of the state providing the data.
Sec. 18.
Minnesota Statutes 2022, section 201.1611, subdivision 1, is amended to read:
Subdivision 1.
Forms.
new text begin (a) new text end All postsecondary institutions that enroll students accepting
state or federal financial aid deleted text begin shalldeleted text end new text begin mustnew text end provide voter registration forms to each student deleted text begin as
early as possible in the fall quarterdeleted text end new text begin during the fall and spring of each year. In state election
years, it must be provided 15 days in advance of the deadline for registering to vote for the
state general electionnew text end . new text begin If the voter registration forms are provided electronically, the electronic
message must be devoted exclusively to voter registration.
new text end
new text begin (b) new text end All school districts deleted text begin shalldeleted text end new text begin mustnew text end make available voter registration applications each
May and September to all students registered as students of the school district who will be
eligible to vote at the next election after those months. A school district has no obligation
to provide voter registration applications to students who participate in a postsecondary
education option program or who otherwise deleted text begin residedeleted text end new text begin maintain residencenew text end in the district but do
not attend a school operated by the district. A school district fulfills its obligation to a student
under this section if it provides a voter registration application to the student one time.
new text begin (c)new text end The new text begin voter registration new text end forms must contain spaces for the information required in
section 201.071, subdivision 1, and applicable rules of the secretary of state. The institutions
and school districts may request these forms from the secretary of state. Institutions deleted text begin shalldeleted text end new text begin
mustnew text end consult with their campus student government in determining the most effective means
of distributing the forms and in seeking to facilitate election day registration of students
under section 201.061, subdivision 3. School districts must advise students that completion
of the voter registration application is not a school district requirement.
new text begin
(d) The institutions and school districts must report to the secretary of state by November
30 of each year on their implementation of this section. At a minimum, the report must
include how and when the forms were distributed and the voter engagement plan under
subdivision 3, paragraph (b), clause (2). Institutions and school districts may include
information about methods that were effective in increasing student registrations.
new text end
new text begin
(e) By February 1 of each year, the secretary of state must report to the chairs and ranking
minority members of the legislative committees with jurisdiction over elections on the
information received from institutions and school districts. The secretary must highlight
best practices and innovative methods that were most effective in registering students to
vote.
new text end
Sec. 19.
Minnesota Statutes 2022, section 201.1611, is amended by adding a subdivision
to read:
new text begin Subd. 3. new text end
new text begin Voter information. new text end
new text begin
(a) All postsecondary institutions that enroll students
accepting state or federal financial aid must maintain a webpage to share resources to help
students determine where and how they are eligible to vote. The webpage must include the
following:
new text end
new text begin
(1) resources from state and local election officials on voter registration and voting
requirements including voter registration deadlines; residency requirements; acceptable
methods of proving residency for same day registration, as applicable; and absentee voting
options;
new text end
new text begin
(2) applicable deadlines for requesting and submitting an absentee ballot, as well as
additional options for early and in-person voting, and voting on election day;
new text end
new text begin
(3) resources to help students who are registered in another state to apply for absentee
ballots in that state, and may include resources from state and local election officials from
that state;
new text end
new text begin
(4) the campus vote coordinator's name and contact information; and
new text end
new text begin
(5) the voter engagement plan required by paragraph (b), clause (3).
new text end
new text begin
(b) All postsecondary institutions that enroll students accepting state or federal financial
aid must designate a staff person as the campus vote coordinator. The campus vote
coordinator must:
new text end
new text begin
(1) ensure the institution complies with this section;
new text end
new text begin
(2) report the number of physical and electronic voter registrations collected on an annual
basis on the institution's voting website; and
new text end
new text begin
(3) consult with the campus student association to develop a voter engagement plan that
identifies goals and activities, resources to accomplish the identified goals and activities,
and individual or key departments responsible for executing the identified goals and activities.
new text end
Sec. 20.
Minnesota Statutes 2022, section 201.195, is amended to read:
201.195 CHALLENGES.
Subdivision 1.
Petition; deleted text begin hearingdeleted text end new text begin timingnew text end .
new text begin (a) new text end Upon petition filed with the county auditor,
any voter registered within a county may challenge the eligibility or residence of any other
voter registered within that county. new text begin A petition filed pursuant to this section must not include
the name of more than one person whose right to vote is challenged. The county auditor
must not accept a filing which challenges the eligibility of more than one voter. Petitions
must be filed at least 45 days before the election, unless the voter registered or updated the
voter's registration within 60 days before the election, in which case the petition must be
filed at least ten days before the election, or within ten days after the voter's new or updated
registration appeared on the public information list, whichever is later.
new text end
new text begin (b) new text end The petition deleted text begin shalldeleted text end new text begin mustnew text end state the grounds for challenge deleted text begin anddeleted text end new text begin , provide facts and
circumstances supporting the challenge, and may include supporting documents, affidavits,
or other evidence. The petition mustnew text end be accompanied by an affidavit stating that the challenge
is based on the challenger's personal knowledgenew text begin , and that the filer exercised due diligence
to personally verify the facts and circumstances establishing the basis for the challengenew text end .
new text begin The filer has the burden to prove, by clear and convincing evidence, that the basis for
challenging the individual's eligibility to vote is valid.
new text end
new text begin
(c) The following reasons, standing alone, do not constitute adequate grounds for a
challenge:
new text end
new text begin
(1) a piece of mail sent to the voter by someone other than the county auditor that was
returned as undeliverable;
new text end
new text begin
(2) enrollment in an educational institution; or
new text end
new text begin
(3) registration to vote at an address that is housing provided for students by an
educational institution.
new text end
new text begin Subd. 1a. new text end
new text begin Reasons for dismissal. new text end
new text begin
If the petition is incomplete, or if the basis for the
challenge does not meet the requirements of this section, the county auditor must dismiss
the petition and notify the filer in writing of the reasons for the dismissal.
new text end
new text begin Subd. 1b. new text end
new text begin Notice to voter. new text end
Within five days after receipt of deleted text begin thedeleted text end new text begin anew text end petitionnew text begin that meets the
requirements of this sectionnew text end , the county auditor deleted text begin shalldeleted text end new text begin mustnew text end set a date for a hearing on the
challenge and notify the challenger by mail. A copy of the petition and notice of the hearing
deleted text begin shalldeleted text end new text begin mustnew text end be served on the challenged voter by the county auditor in the same manner as
in a civil action. new text begin The county auditor must inform the challenged individual that:
new text end
new text begin
(1) a petition has been filed as to whether the individual is eligible to vote as well as the
basis of the challenge;
new text end
new text begin
(2) if the individual votes by mail, the individual's ballot will not be counted unless the
challenge is resolved; and
new text end
new text begin
(3) the individual may submit information prior to the hearing or present information at
the hearing. This information may include a sworn statement, supporting documents,
affidavits, witnesses, or other evidence supporting the challenged individual's eligibility to
vote in the election.
new text end
new text begin Subd. 1c. new text end
new text begin Hearing. new text end
The hearing deleted text begin shalldeleted text end new text begin mustnew text end be held before the county auditor or the
auditor's designee who deleted text begin shalldeleted text end new text begin mustnew text end then make findings and affirm or dismiss the challenge.new text begin
The hearing must be recorded by either video or audio recording. The recording must be
retained for 22 months.
new text end
Subd. 2.
Appeal.
If a challenge is affirmed, the voter whose registration has been
challenged may appeal the ruling to the secretary of state. new text begin The voter must immediately
notify the county auditor of the appeal, and upon receipt of this notice, the county auditor
must submit the entire record of the hearing, including all documents and a recording of
the hearing, to the secretary of state. new text end The appeal deleted text begin shalldeleted text end new text begin mustnew text end be heard within five days but in
any case before election day. Upon hearing the appeal the secretary of state deleted text begin shalldeleted text end new text begin mustnew text end affirm
or reverse the ruling and deleted text begin shalldeleted text end new text begin mustnew text end give appropriate instructions to the county auditor.
Subd. 3.
Hearing procedures.
A hearing before the secretary of state deleted text begin shalldeleted text end new text begin mustnew text end be
conducted as a contested case and determined in accordance with chapter 14.
Sec. 21.
Minnesota Statutes 2022, section 201.225, subdivision 2, is amended to read:
Subd. 2.
Technology requirements.
An electronic roster must:
(1) be able to be loaded with a data file that includes voter registration data in a file
format prescribed by the secretary of state;
(2) allow for data to be exported in a file format prescribed by the secretary of state;
(3) allow for data to be entered manually or by scanning a Minnesota driver's license or
identification card to locate a voter record or populate a voter registration application that
would be printed and signed and dated by the voter. The printed registration application
can be deleted text begin eitherdeleted text end a printed form, deleted text begin labelsdeleted text end new text begin a labelnew text end printed with voter information to be affixed to a
preprinted form, deleted text begin ordeleted text end a combination of deleted text begin bothdeleted text end new text begin a form and label, or an electronic record that the
voter signs electronically and is printed following its completion at the polling placenew text end ;
(4) allow an election judge to update data that was populated from a scanned driver's
license or identification card;
(5) cue an election judge to ask for and input data that is not populated from a scanned
driver's license or identification card that is otherwise required to be collected from the voter
or an election judge;
(6) immediately alert the election judge if the voter has provided information that indicates
that the voter is not eligible to vote;
(7) immediately alert the election judge if the electronic roster indicates that a voter has
already voted in that precinct, the voter's registration status is challenged, or it appears the
voter deleted text begin residesdeleted text end new text begin maintains residencenew text end in a different precinct;
(8) provide immediate instructions on how to resolve a particular type of challenge when
a voter's record is challenged;
(9) provide for a printed voter signature certificate, containing the voter's name, address
of residence, date of birth, voter identification number, the oath required by section 204C.10,
and a space for the voter's original signature. The printed voter signature certificate can be
deleted text begin eitherdeleted text end a printed form deleted text begin ordeleted text end new text begin ,new text end a label printed with the voter's information to be affixed to the oathnew text begin ,
or an electronic record that the voter signs electronically and is printed following its
completion at the polling placenew text end ;
(10) contain only preregistered voters within the precinct, and not contain preregistered
voter data on voters registered outside of the precinctnew text begin , unless being utilized for absentee or
early voting under chapter 203B or for mail balloting on election day pursuant to section
204B.45, subdivision 2anew text end ;
(11) be only networked within the polling location on election day, except for the purpose
of updating absentee ballot records;
(12) meet minimum security, reliability, and networking standards established by the
Office of the Secretary of State in consultation with the Department of Information
Technology Services;
(13) be capable of providing a voter's correct polling place; and
(14) perform any other functions necessary for the efficient and secure administration
of the participating election, as determined by the secretary of state.
Electronic rosters used only for election day registration do not need to comply with clauses
(1), (8), and (10). Electronic rosters used only for preregistered voter processing do not need
to comply with clauses (4) and (5).
Sec. 22.
Minnesota Statutes 2022, section 202A.18, subdivision 2a, is amended to read:
Subd. 2a.
Preference ballotnew text begin for governornew text end .
new text begin In a year when the office of governor appears
on the state general election ballot, new text end prior to the opening of nominations for the election of
permanent offices and delegates, a ballot must be distributed to permit caucus participants
to indicate their preference for the office of the governor. The results of preference voting
must be reported to the secretary of state immediately upon conclusion of the voting, in the
manner provided by the secretary of state. The secretary of state shall provide the appropriate
forms to the party for reporting the results.
Sec. 23.
Minnesota Statutes 2022, section 203B.001, is amended to read:
203B.001 ELECTION LAW APPLICABILITY.
The Minnesota Election Law is applicable to voting by absentee ballotnew text begin and early votingnew text end
unless otherwise provided in this chapter.
new text begin EFFECTIVE DATE. new text end
new text begin
This section is effective upon the revisor of statutes' receipt of
the early voting certification and applies to elections held on or after January 1, 2024, or
the 85th day after the revisor of statutes receives the certification, whichever is later.
new text end
Sec. 24.
Minnesota Statutes 2022, section 203B.01, is amended by adding a subdivision
to read:
new text begin Subd. 5. new text end
new text begin Early voting. new text end
new text begin
"Early voting" means voting in person before election day as
provided in section 203B.30.
new text end
new text begin EFFECTIVE DATE. new text end
new text begin
This section is effective upon the revisor of statutes' receipt of
the early voting certification and applies to elections held on or after January 1, 2024, or
the 85th day after the revisor of statutes receives the certification, whichever is later.
new text end
Sec. 25.
Minnesota Statutes 2022, section 203B.01, is amended by adding a subdivision
to read:
new text begin Subd. 6. new text end
new text begin Utility worker. new text end
new text begin
"Utility worker" means an employee of a public utility as
defined by section 216B.02, subdivision 4.
new text end
Sec. 26.
Minnesota Statutes 2022, section 203B.03, subdivision 1, is amended to read:
Subdivision 1.
Violation.
(a) No individual shall intentionally:
(1) make or sign any false certificate required by this chapter;
(2) make any false or untrue statement in any application for absentee ballots;
(3) apply for absentee ballots more than once in any election with the intent to cast an
illegal ballot;
(4) exhibit a ballot marked by that individual to any other individual;
(5) do any act in violation of the provisions of this chapter for the purpose of casting an
illegal vote in any precinct or for the purpose of aiding another to cast an illegal vote;
(6) use information from absentee ballot new text begin or early voting new text end materials or records for purposes
unrelated to elections, political activities, or law enforcement;
(7) provide assistance to an absenteenew text begin or earlynew text end voter except in the manner provided by
section 204C.15, subdivision 1;
(8) solicit the vote of an absentee voter while in the immediate presence of the voter
during the time the individual knows the absentee voter is voting; or
(9) alter an absentee ballot application after it has been signed by the voter, except by
an election official for administrative purposes.
(b) Before inspecting information from absentee ballot new text begin or early voting new text end materials or
records, an individual shall provide identification to the public official having custody of
the material or information.
new text begin EFFECTIVE DATE. new text end
new text begin
This section is effective upon the revisor of statutes' receipt of
the early voting certification and applies to elections held on or after January 1, 2024, or
the 85th day after the revisor of statutes receives the certification, whichever is later.
new text end
Sec. 27.
Minnesota Statutes 2022, section 203B.03, is amended by adding a subdivision
to read:
new text begin Subd. 1a. new text end
new text begin Prohibited methods of compensation. new text end
new text begin
(a) No individual may be compensated
for the solicitation, collection, or acceptance of absentee ballot applications from voters for
submission to the county auditor or other local election official in a manner in which payment
is calculated by multiplying (1) either a set or variable payment rate, by (2) the number of
applications solicited, collected, or accepted.
new text end
new text begin
(b) No individual may be deprived of compensation or have compensation automatically
reduced exclusively for failure to solicit, collect, or accept a minimum number of absentee
ballot applications.
new text end
new text begin
(c) No individual may receive additional compensation for collecting a certain number
of absentee ballot applications.
new text end
new text begin
(d) Violation of this subdivision is a petty misdemeanor.
new text end
new text begin EFFECTIVE DATE. new text end
new text begin
This section is effective the day following final enactment.
new text end
Sec. 28.
Minnesota Statutes 2022, section 203B.05, subdivision 1, is amended to read:
Subdivision 1.
Generally.
The full-time clerk of any city or town shall administer the
provisions of sections 203B.04 to 203B.15 new text begin and 203B.30 new text end if:
(1) the county auditor of that county has designated the clerk to administer them; or
(2) the clerk has given the county auditor of that county notice of intention to administer
them.
The designation or notice must specify whether the clerk will be responsible for the
administration of a ballot board as provided in section 203B.121.
A clerk of a city that is located in more than one county may only administer the
provisions of sections 203B.04 to 203B.15 new text begin and 203B.30 new text end if the clerk has been designated
by each of the county auditors or has provided notice to each of the county auditors that the
city will administer absentee voting. A clerk may only administer the provisions of sections
203B.04 to 203B.15new text begin and 203B.30new text end if the clerk has technical capacity to access the statewide
voter registration system in the secure manner prescribed by the secretary of state. The
secretary of state must identify hardware, software, security, or other technical prerequisites
necessary to ensure the security, access controls, and performance of the statewide voter
registration system. A clerk must receive training approved by the secretary of state on the
use of the statewide voter registration system before administering this section. A clerk may
not use the statewide voter registration system until the clerk has received the required
training. The county auditor must notify the secretary of state of any municipal clerk who
will be administering the provisions of this section and the duties that the clerk will
administer.
new text begin EFFECTIVE DATE. new text end
new text begin
This section is effective upon the revisor of statutes' receipt of
the early voting certification and applies to elections held on or after January 1, 2024, or
the 85th day after the revisor of statutes receives the certification, whichever is later.
new text end
Sec. 29.
Minnesota Statutes 2022, section 203B.08, subdivision 1, is amended to read:
Subdivision 1.
Marking and return by voter.
(a) An eligible voter who receives absentee
ballots as provided in this chapter shall mark them in the manner specified in the directions
for casting the absentee ballots. The return envelope containing marked ballots may be
mailed as provided in the directions for casting the absentee ballots, may be left with the
county auditor or municipal clerk who transmitted the absentee ballots to the voter, or may
be left in a drop box as provided in section 203B.082. If delivered in person, the return
envelope must be submitted to the county auditor or municipal clerk by deleted text begin 3:00deleted text end new text begin 8:00new text end p.m. on
election day.
(b) The voter may designate an agent to deliver in person the sealed absentee ballot
return envelope to the county auditor or municipal clerk or to deposit the return envelope
in the mail. An agent may deliver or mail the return envelopes of not more than three voters
in any election. Any person designated as an agent who tampers with either the return
envelope or the voted ballots or does not immediately mail or deliver the return envelope
to the county auditor or municipal clerk is guilty of a misdemeanor.
Sec. 30.
Minnesota Statutes 2022, section 203B.08, subdivision 3, is amended to read:
Subd. 3.
Procedures on receipt of ballots.
When absentee ballots are returned to a
county auditor or municipal clerk, that official shall stamp or initial and date the return
envelope and place it in a locked ballot container or other secured and locked space with
other return envelopes received by that office. Within five days after receipt, the county
auditor or municipal clerk shall deliver to the ballot board all ballots received, except that
during the 14 days immediately preceding an election, the county auditor or municipal clerk
shall deliver all ballots received to the ballot board within three days. Ballots received on
election day deleted text begin either (1) after 3:00 p.m., if delivered in person; or (2)deleted text end after 8:00 p.m.deleted text begin , if
delivered by mail or a package delivery service,deleted text end shall be marked as received late by the
county auditor or municipal clerk, and must not be delivered to the ballot board.
Sec. 31.
Minnesota Statutes 2022, section 203B.081, subdivision 1, is amended to read:
Subdivision 1.
Location; timingnew text begin for absentee votingnew text end .
new text begin (a) new text end An eligible voter may vote
by absentee ballot in the office of the county auditor and at any other polling place designated
by the county auditor during the 46 days before the election, except as provided in this
section.
new text begin
(b) At the request of a federally recognized Indian Tribe with a reservation in the county,
the county auditor must establish an additional polling place for at least one day on the
Indian reservation on a site agreed upon by the Tribe and the county auditor that is accessible
to the county auditor by a public road.
new text end
new text begin EFFECTIVE DATE. new text end
new text begin
This section is effective June 1, 2023.
new text end
Sec. 32.
Minnesota Statutes 2022, section 203B.081, is amended by adding a subdivision
to read:
new text begin Subd. 1a. new text end
new text begin Location; timing for early voting. new text end
new text begin
An eligible voter may vote using early
voting during the 18 days before a federal, state, or county election, and during the 18 days
before a municipal election if authorized under section 203B.05, in the office of the county
auditor and at any other polling place designated by the county auditor. In elections in which
early voting is provided, the alternative voting procedure authorized by subdivision 3 must
not be provided.
new text end
new text begin EFFECTIVE DATE. new text end
new text begin
This section is effective upon the revisor of statutes' receipt of
the early voting certification and applies to elections held on or after January 1, 2024, or
the 85th day after the revisor of statutes receives the certification, whichever is later.
new text end
Sec. 33.
Minnesota Statutes 2022, section 203B.081, subdivision 3, is amended to read:
Subd. 3.
Alternative procedure.
(a) The county auditor may make available a ballot
counter and ballot box for use by the voters during the deleted text begin sevendeleted text end new text begin 18new text end days before the election.
If a ballot counter and ballot box is provided, a voter must be given the option either (1) to
vote using the process provided in section 203B.08, subdivision 1, or (2) to vote in the
manner provided in this subdivision.
(b) If a voter chooses to vote in the manner provided in this subdivision, the voter must
state the voter's namedeleted text begin ,deleted text end new text begin andnew text end addressdeleted text begin ,deleted text end andnew text begin , upon request of the election official, the voter'snew text end
date of birth to the county auditor or municipal clerk. The voter shall sign a voter's certificate,
which must include the voter's name, identification number, and the certification required
by section 201.071, subdivision 1. The signature of an individual on the voter's certificate
and the issuance of a ballot to the individual is evidence of the intent of the individual to
vote at that election.
(c) After signing the voter's certificate, the voter shall be issued a ballot and immediately
retire to a voting station or other designated location in the polling place to mark the ballot.
The ballot must not be taken from the polling place. If the voter spoils the ballot, the voter
may return it to the election official in exchange for a new ballot. After completing the
ballot, the voter shall deposit the ballot into the ballot box.
(d) The election official must immediately record that the voter has voted in the manner
provided in section 203B.121, subdivision 3.
(e) The election duties required by this subdivision must be performed by new text begin an election
judge, new text end the county auditor, new text begin a new text end municipal clerk, or a deputy of the auditor or clerk.
new text begin EFFECTIVE DATE. new text end
new text begin
This section is effective June 1, 2023.
new text end
Sec. 34.
Minnesota Statutes 2022, section 203B.081, subdivision 3, is amended to read:
Subd. 3.
Alternative procedure.
(a) new text begin In elections not eligible to use early voting under
subdivision 1a, new text end the county auditor may make available a ballot counter and ballot box for
use by the voters during the deleted text begin sevendeleted text end new text begin 18new text end days before the election. If a ballot counter and ballot
box is provided, a voter must be given the option either (1) to vote using the process provided
in section 203B.08, subdivision 1, or (2) to vote in the manner provided in this subdivision.
(b) If a voter chooses to vote in the manner provided in this subdivision, the voter must
state the voter's name, address, and date of birth to the county auditor or municipal clerk.
The voter shall sign a voter's certificate, which must include the voter's name, identification
number, and the certification required by section 201.071, subdivision 1. The signature of
an individual on the voter's certificate and the issuance of a ballot to the individual is evidence
of the intent of the individual to vote at that election.
(c) After signing the voter's certificate, the voter shall be issued a ballot and immediately
retire to a voting station or other designated location in the polling place to mark the ballot.
The ballot must not be taken from the polling place. If the voter spoils the ballot, the voter
may return it to the election official in exchange for a new ballot. After completing the
ballot, the voter shall deposit the ballot into the ballot box.
(d) The election official must immediately record that the voter has voted in the manner
provided in section 203B.121, subdivision 3.
(e) The election duties required by this subdivision must be performed by the county
auditor, municipal clerk, or a deputy of the auditor or clerk.
new text begin EFFECTIVE DATE. new text end
new text begin
This section is effective upon the revisor of statutes' receipt of
the early voting certification and applies to elections held on or after January 1, 2024, or
the 85th day after the revisor of statutes receives the certification, whichever is later.
new text end
Sec. 35.
Minnesota Statutes 2022, section 203B.081, is amended by adding a subdivision
to read:
new text begin Subd. 4. new text end
new text begin Temporary locations. new text end
new text begin
A county auditor or municipal clerk authorized under
section 203B.05 to administer voting before election day may designate additional polling
places with days and hours that differ from those required by section 203B.085. A designation
authorized by this subdivision must be made at least 47 days before the election. The county
auditor or municipal clerk must provide notice to the secretary of state at the time that the
designations are made.
new text end
new text begin EFFECTIVE DATE. new text end
new text begin
This section is effective June 1, 2023.
new text end
Sec. 36.
Minnesota Statutes 2022, section 203B.081, is amended by adding a subdivision
to read:
new text begin Subd. 5. new text end
new text begin Town elections. new text end
new text begin
Voters casting absentee ballots in person for a town election
held in March may do so during the 30 days before the election.
new text end
new text begin EFFECTIVE DATE. new text end
new text begin
This section is effective June 1, 2023.
new text end
Sec. 37.
Minnesota Statutes 2022, section 203B.081, is amended by adding a subdivision
to read:
new text begin Subd. 6. new text end
new text begin Designation of locations. new text end
new text begin
The county auditor must make polling place
designations at least 14 weeks before the election and must provide the notice to the secretary
of state at the time the designations are made.
new text end
new text begin EFFECTIVE DATE. new text end
new text begin
This section is effective June 1, 2023.
new text end
Sec. 38.
Minnesota Statutes 2022, section 203B.081, is amended by adding a subdivision
to read:
new text begin Subd. 7. new text end
new text begin Notice to voters. new text end
new text begin
The county auditor must prepare a notice to the voters of the
days, times, and locations for voting before election day as authorized by this section. This
notice must be posted on the secretary of state's website, the county's website, and the
website for each municipality in which a voting location under this section is located at
least 14 days before the first day of the absentee voting period. If a county or municipality
does not have a website, the county auditor or municipal clerk must publish the notice at
least once in the jurisdiction's official newspaper at least seven days and not more than 14
days before the first day of the absentee voting period.
new text end
new text begin EFFECTIVE DATE. new text end
new text begin
This section is effective June 1, 2023.
new text end
Sec. 39.
Minnesota Statutes 2022, section 203B.081, is amended by adding a subdivision
to read:
new text begin Subd. 8. new text end
new text begin Equipment. new text end
new text begin
The county auditor must provide each polling place with at least
one voting booth; a ballot box; an electronic ballot counter, unless it has not adopted use
of one; and at least one electronic ballot marker for individuals with disabilities pursuant
to section 206.57, subdivision 5.
new text end
new text begin EFFECTIVE DATE. new text end
new text begin
This section is effective June 1, 2023.
new text end
Sec. 40.
Minnesota Statutes 2022, section 203B.085, is amended to read:
203B.085 COUNTY AUDITOR'S AND MUNICIPAL CLERK'S OFFICES TO
REMAIN OPEN DURING CERTAIN HOURS PRECEDING ELECTION.
new text begin Subdivision 1. new text end
new text begin State general elections. new text end
new text begin
Prior to a state general election, the county
auditor's office in each county and the clerk's office in each city or town authorized under
section 203B.05 to administer voting before election day must be open:
new text end
new text begin
(1) until 7:00 p.m. on the Tuesday before the election;
new text end
new text begin
(2) from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. on the two Saturdays before the election;
new text end
new text begin
(3) from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. on the Sunday immediately before the election; and
new text end
new text begin
(4) until 5:00 p.m. on the day before the election.
new text end
new text begin
A polling place designated under 203B.081, subdivision 4, may be open alternate days and
hours.
new text end
new text begin Subd. 2. new text end
new text begin Other elections. new text end
new text begin In elections other than the state general election, new text end the county
auditor's office in each county and the clerk's office in each city or town authorized under
section 203B.05 to administer deleted text begin absentee ballotingdeleted text end new text begin voting before election daynew text end must be open
for deleted text begin acceptance of absentee ballot applications and casting of absentee ballotsdeleted text end new text begin voting as
authorized under section 203B.081new text end from deleted text begin 10:00deleted text end new text begin 9:00new text end a.m. to 3:00 p.m. on Saturday and until
5:00 p.m. on the day immediately preceding a primary, special, or general election unless
that day falls on a Saturday or Sunday. Town clerks' officesnew text begin , and county auditors' offices if
the county auditor has agreed to perform those duties on behalf of the town,new text end must be open
for absentee voting from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon on the Saturday before a town general
election held in March. The school district clerk, when performing the county auditor's
election duties, need not comply with this section.
new text begin Subd. 3. new text end
new text begin Voters in line. new text end
new text begin
All voters in line at a time when a polling place is scheduled to
close must be allowed to vote in the same manner as provided in section 204C.05, subdivision
2.
new text end
new text begin EFFECTIVE DATE. new text end
new text begin
This section is effective June 1, 2023.
new text end
Sec. 41.
Minnesota Statutes 2022, section 203B.11, subdivision 2, is amended to read:
Subd. 2.
deleted text begin Twentydeleted text end new text begin Forty-fivenew text end days before an election.
During the deleted text begin 20deleted text end new text begin 45new text end days preceding
an election, the election judges deleted text begin shalldeleted text end new text begin mustnew text end deliver absentee ballots only to an eligible voter
who has applied for absentee ballots to the county auditor or municipal clerk under section
203B.04, subdivision 1.
Sec. 42.
Minnesota Statutes 2022, section 203B.11, subdivision 4, is amended to read:
Subd. 4.
Agent delivery of ballots.
During the seven days preceding an election and
until deleted text begin 2:00deleted text end new text begin 8:00new text end p.m. on election day, an eligible voter who would have difficulty getting to
the polls because of incapacitating health reasons, or who is disabled, or who is a patient
of a health care facility, a resident of deleted text begin a facility providingdeleted text end new text begin annew text end assisted living deleted text begin services governeddeleted text end
deleted text begin bydeleted text end new text begin facility licensed undernew text end chapter 144G, a participant in a residential program for adults
licensed under section 245A.02, subdivision 14, or a resident of a shelter for battered women
as defined in section 611A.37, subdivision 4, may designate an agent to deliver the ballots
to the voter from the county auditor or municipal clerk. An agent must have a preexisting
relationship with the voter. A candidate at the election may not be designated as an agent.
The voted ballots must be returned to the county auditor or municipal clerk no later than
deleted text begin 3:00deleted text end new text begin 8:00new text end p.m. on election day. The voter must complete an affidavit requesting the auditor
or clerk to provide the agent with the ballots in a sealed transmittal envelope. The affidavit
must include a statement from the voter stating that the ballots were delivered to the voter
by the agent in the sealed transmittal envelope. An agent may deliver ballots to no more
than three persons in any election. The secretary of state shall provide samples of the affidavit
and transmission envelope for use by the county auditors.
Sec. 43.
Minnesota Statutes 2022, section 203B.12, subdivision 7, is amended to read:
Subd. 7.
Names of persons; rejected absentee ballots.
deleted text begin (a)deleted text end The names of voters who
have submitted an absentee ballot to the county auditor or municipal clerk that has not been
accepted deleted text begin may not be made available for public inspection until the close of voting on election
day.
deleted text end
deleted text begin (b) After the close of voting on election day, the listsdeleted text end must be available to the public in
the same manner as public information lists in section 201.091, subdivisions 4, 5, and 9.
Sec. 44.
Minnesota Statutes 2022, section 203B.12, is amended by adding a subdivision
to read:
new text begin Subd. 9. new text end
new text begin Names of persons; early voting. new text end
new text begin
The secretary of state must maintain a list of
voters who cast a ballot using the early voting procedures established in section 203B.30
for all elections at which those procedures are used. The list must be available to the public
in the same manner as public information lists in section 201.091, subdivisions 4, 5, and 9.
new text end
new text begin EFFECTIVE DATE. new text end
new text begin
This section is effective upon the revisor of statutes' receipt of
the early voting certification and applies to elections held on or after January 1, 2024, or
the 85th day after the revisor of statutes receives the certification, whichever is later.
new text end
Sec. 45.
Minnesota Statutes 2022, section 203B.121, subdivision 1, is amended to read:
Subdivision 1.
Establishment; applicable laws.
(a) The governing body of each county,
municipality, and school district with responsibility to accept and reject absentee ballots new text begin or
to administer early voting new text end must, by ordinance or resolution, establish a ballot board. The
board must consist of a sufficient number of election judges appointed as provided in sections
204B.19 to 204B.22. The board may include deputy county auditors or deputy city clerks
who have received training in the processing and counting of absentee ballots. Each member
of the ballot board must be provided adequate training on the processing and counting of
absentee ballots, including but not limited to instruction on accepting and rejecting absentee
ballots, storage of absentee ballots, timelines and deadlines, the role of the ballot board,
procedures for opening absentee ballot envelopes, procedures for counting absentee ballots,
and procedures for reporting absentee ballot totals.
(b) Each jurisdiction must pay a reasonable compensation to each member of that
jurisdiction's ballot board for services rendered during an election.
(c) Except as otherwise provided by this section, all provisions of the Minnesota Election
Law apply to a ballot board.
new text begin EFFECTIVE DATE. new text end
new text begin
This section is effective upon the revisor of statutes' receipt of
the early voting certification and applies to elections held on or after January 1, 2024, or
the 85th day after the revisor of statutes receives the certification, whichever is later.
new text end
Sec. 46.
Minnesota Statutes 2022, section 203B.121, subdivision 2, is amended to read:
Subd. 2.
Duties of ballot board; absentee ballots.
(a) The members of the ballot board
shall take possession of all signature envelopes delivered to them in accordance with section
203B.08. Upon receipt from the county auditor, municipal clerk, or school district clerk,
two or more members of the ballot board shall examine each signature envelope and shall
mark it accepted or rejected in the manner provided in this subdivision. Election judges
performing the duties in this section must be of different major political parties, unless they
are exempt from that requirement under section 205.075, subdivision 4, or section 205A.10,
subdivision 2.
(b) The members of the ballot board shall mark the signature envelope "Accepted" and
initial or sign the signature envelope below the word "Accepted" if a majority of the members
of the ballot board examining the envelope are satisfied that:
(1) the voter's name and address on the signature envelope are the same as the information
provided on the absentee ballot application;
(2) the voter signed the certification on the envelope;
(3) the voter's Minnesota driver's license, state identification number, or the last four
digits of the voter's Social Security number are the same as a number on the voter's absentee
ballot application or voter record. If the number does not match, the election judges must
compare the signature provided by the applicant to determine whether the ballots were
returned by the same person to whom they were transmitted;
(4) the voter is registered and eligible to vote in the precinct or has included a properly
completed voter registration application in the signature envelope;
(5) the certificate has been completed as prescribed in the directions for casting an
absentee ballot; and
(6) the voter has not already voted at that election, either in person or, if it is after the
deleted text begin close of business on the seventhdeleted text end new text begin 19thnew text end day before the electiondeleted text begin , by absentee ballotdeleted text end new text begin as provided
by section 203B.081new text end .
The signature envelope from accepted ballots must be preserved and returned to the
county auditor.
(c)(1) If a majority of the members of the ballot board examining a signature envelope
find that an absentee voter has failed to meet one of the requirements provided in paragraph
(b), they shall mark the signature envelope "Rejected," initial or sign it below the word
"Rejected," list the reason for the rejection on the envelope, and return it to the county
auditor. There is no other reason for rejecting an absentee ballot beyond those permitted by
this section. Failure to place the ballot within the secrecy envelope before placing it in the
outer white envelope is not a reason to reject an absentee ballot.
(2) If an envelope has been rejected at least five days before the election, the envelope
must remain sealed and the official in charge of the ballot board shall provide the voter with
a replacement absentee ballot and signature envelope in place of the rejected ballot.
(3) If an envelope is rejected within five days of the election, the envelope must remain
sealed and the official in charge of the ballot board must attempt to contact the voter by
telephone or email to notify the voter that the voter's ballot has been rejected. The official
must document the attempts made to contact the voter.
(d) The official in charge of the absentee ballot board must mail the voter a written notice
of absentee ballot rejection between six and ten weeks following the election. If the official
determines that the voter has otherwise cast a ballot in the election, no notice is required.
If an absentee ballot arrives after the deadline for submission provided by this chapter, the
notice must be provided between six to ten weeks after receipt of the ballot. A notice of
absentee ballot rejection must contain the following information:
(1) the date on which the absentee ballot was rejected or, if the ballot was received after
the required deadline for submission, the date on which the ballot was received;
(2) the reason for rejection; and
(3) the name of the appropriate election official to whom the voter may direct further
questions, along with appropriate contact information.
(e) An absentee ballot signature envelope marked "Rejected" may not be opened or
subject to further review except in an election contest filed pursuant to chapter 209.
Sec. 47.
Minnesota Statutes 2022, section 203B.121, subdivision 3, is amended to read:
Subd. 3.
Record of voting.
(a) When applicable, the county auditor or municipal clerk
must immediately record that a voter's absentee ballot has been acceptednew text begin or that the voter
has cast a ballot pursuant to the early voting procedures provided in this chapternew text end . After the
close of business on the deleted text begin seventhdeleted text end new text begin 19thnew text end day before the election, a voter whose record indicates
that an absentee ballot has been accepted must not be permitted to cast another ballot at that
election. In a state primary, general, or state special election for federal deleted text begin ordeleted text end new text begin ,new text end statenew text begin , or countynew text end
office, the auditor or clerk must also record this information in the statewide voter registration
system.
(b) The roster must be marked, and a supplemental report of absentee new text begin and early new text end voters
who submitted a voter registration application with their ballot must be created, no later
than the start of voting on election day to indicate the voters that have already cast a ballot
at the election. The roster may be marked either:
(1) by the county auditor or municipal clerk before election day;
(2) by the ballot board before election day; or
(3) by the election judges at the polling place on election day.
deleted text begin The record of a voter whose absentee ballot was received after the close of business on
deleted text end deleted text begin thedeleted text end deleted text begin seventh day before the election is not required to be marked on the roster or contained
in a deleted text end deleted text begin supplemental report as required by this paragraph.
deleted text end
new text begin EFFECTIVE DATE. new text end
new text begin
This section is effective upon the revisor of statutes' receipt of
the early voting certification and applies to elections held on or after January 1, 2024, or
the 85th day after the revisor of statutes receives the certification, whichever is later.
new text end
Sec. 48.
Minnesota Statutes 2022, section 203B.121, subdivision 3, is amended to read:
Subd. 3.
Record of voting.
(a) When applicable, the county auditor or municipal clerk
must immediately record that a voter's absentee ballot has been accepted. After the close
of business on the deleted text begin seventhdeleted text end new text begin 19thnew text end day before the election, a voter whose record indicates that
an absentee ballot has been accepted must not be permitted to cast another ballot at that
election. In a state primary, general, or state special election for federal or state office, the
auditor or clerk must also record this information in the statewide voter registration system.
(b) The roster must be marked, and a supplemental report of absentee voters who
submitted a voter registration application with their ballot must be created, no later than the
start of voting on election day to indicate the voters that have already cast a ballot at the
election. The roster may be marked either:
(1) by the county auditor or municipal clerk before election day;
(2) by the ballot board before election day; or
(3) by the election judges at the polling place on election day.
deleted text begin
The record of a voter whose absentee ballot was received after the close of business on
the seventh day before the election is not required to be marked on the roster or contained
in a supplemental report as required by this paragraph.
deleted text end
new text begin EFFECTIVE DATE. new text end
new text begin
This section is effective the day following final enactment.
new text end
Sec. 49.
Minnesota Statutes 2022, section 203B.121, subdivision 4, is amended to read:
Subd. 4.
Opening of envelopes.
After the close of business on the deleted text begin seventhdeleted text end new text begin 19thnew text end day
before the election, the ballots from secrecy envelopes within the signature envelopes marked
"Accepted" may be opened, duplicated as needed in the manner provided in section 206.86,
subdivision 5, initialed by the members of the ballot board, and deposited in the appropriate
ballot box. If more than one voted ballot is enclosed in the ballot envelope, the ballots must
be returned in the manner provided by section 204C.25 for return of spoiled ballots, and
may not be counted.
new text begin EFFECTIVE DATE. new text end
new text begin
This section is effective upon the revisor of statutes' receipt of
the early voting certification and applies to elections held on or after January 1, 2024, or
the 85th day after the revisor of statutes receives the certification, whichever is later.
new text end
Sec. 50.
Minnesota Statutes 2022, section 203B.16, subdivision 2, is amended to read:
Subd. 2.
Indefinite residence outside United States.
Sections 203B.16 to 203B.27
provide the exclusive voting procedure for United States citizens who are living indefinitely
outside the territorial limits of the United States who meet all the qualifications of an eligible
voter except residence in Minnesota, but who are authorized by federal law to vote in
Minnesota because they or, if they have never deleted text begin resideddeleted text end new text begin maintained residencenew text end in the United
States, a parent maintained residence in Minnesota for at least 20 days immediately prior
to their departure from the United States. Individuals described in this subdivision shall be
permitted to vote only for the offices of president, vice-president, senator in Congress, and
representative in Congress.
Sec. 51.
new text begin
[203B.29] TRANSMISSION OF BALLOTS UNDER CERTAIN
CIRCUMSTANCES.
new text end
new text begin Subdivision 1. new text end
new text begin Emergency response providers. new text end
new text begin
Any eligible Minnesota voter who is
a trained or certified emergency response provider or utility worker who is deployed during
the time period authorized by law for absentee voting, on election day, or during any state
of emergency declared by the President of the United States or any governor of any state
within the United States may request that ballots, instructions, and a certificate of voter
eligibility be transmitted to the voter electronically. Upon receipt of a properly completed
application requesting electronic transmission, the county auditor shall electronically transmit
the requested materials to the voter. The county auditor is not required to provide return
postage to voters to whom ballots are transmitted electronically.
new text end
new text begin Subd. 2. new text end
new text begin Reasonable accommodation for voter with disability. new text end
new text begin
Any eligible Minnesota
voter with a print disability, including any voter with disabilities that interfere with the
effective reading, writing, or use of printed materials, may request that ballots, instructions,
and a certificate of voter eligibility be transmitted to the voter electronically in an accessible
format that meets Election Assistance Commission minimum accessibility requirements.
Upon receipt of a properly completed application requesting electronic transmission, the
county auditor shall electronically transmit the requested materials to the voter. The county
auditor must also mail the voter materials required under section 203B.07.
new text end
new text begin Subd. 3. new text end
new text begin Returning voted ballots. new text end
new text begin
A voter receiving a ballot electronically under
subdivision 1 or 2 must print and return the voter's voted ballot and the certificate of voter
eligibility to the county auditor in a sealed envelope. A voter must not return the ballot or
certificate of voter eligibility electronically. A ballot that is returned electronically must not
be accepted and must not be counted.
new text end
Sec. 52.
new text begin
[203B.30] PROCEDURES FOR EARLY VOTING.
new text end
new text begin Subdivision 1. new text end
new text begin Definition. new text end
new text begin
For purposes of this section, "early voting official" means
the county auditor, the city clerk, a deputy of the auditor or clerk, or an election judge.
new text end
new text begin Subd. 2. new text end
new text begin Voting procedure. new text end
new text begin
(a) When a voter appears in an early voting polling place,
the voter must state the voter's name, address, and, if requested, the voter's date of birth to
the early voting official. The early voting official must confirm that the voter's registration
is current in the statewide voter registration system and that the voter has not already cast
a ballot in the election. If the voter's status is challenged, the voter may resolve the challenge
as provided in section 204C.12. An individual who is not registered to vote or whose name
or address has changed must register in the manner provided in section 201.061, subdivision
3. A voter who has already cast a ballot in the election must not be provided with a ballot.
new text end
new text begin
(b) Each voter must sign the certification provided in section 204C.10. The signature of
an individual on the voter's certificate and the issuance of a ballot to the individual is evidence
of the intent of the individual to vote at that election. After the voter signs the certification,
two early voting officials must initial the ballot and issue it to the voter. The voter must
immediately retire to a voting station or other designated location in the polling place to
mark the ballot. The voter must not take a ballot from the polling place. If the voter spoils
the ballot, the voter may return it to the early voting official in exchange for a new ballot.
After completing the ballot, the voter must deposit the ballot into the ballot counter and
ballot box. The early voting official must immediately record that the voter has voted in the
manner provided in section 203B.121, subdivision 3.
new text end
new text begin Subd. 3. new text end
new text begin Processing of ballots. new text end
new text begin
The early voting official must remove and secure ballots
cast during the early voting period following the procedures in section 203B.121, subdivision
5, paragraph (a). The absentee ballot board must count the ballots after the polls have closed
on election day following the procedures in section 203B.121, subdivision 5, paragraph (b).
new text end
new text begin EFFECTIVE DATE. new text end
new text begin
This section is effective upon the revisor of statutes' receipt of
the early voting certification and applies to elections held on or after January 1, 2024, or
the 85th day after the revisor of statutes receives the certification, whichever is later.
new text end
Sec. 53.
Minnesota Statutes 2022, section 204B.06, subdivision 1, is amended to read:
Subdivision 1.
Form of affidavit.
An affidavit of candidacy shall state the name of the
office sought and, except as provided in subdivision 4, shall state that the candidate:
(1) is an eligible voter;
(2) has no other affidavit on file as a candidate for any office at the same primary or
next ensuing general election, except deleted text begin that a candidate for soil and water conservation district
supervisor in a district not located in whole or in part in Anoka, Hennepin, Ramsey, or
Washington County, may also have on file an affidavit of candidacy for mayor or council
member of a statutory or home rule charter city of not more than 2,500 population contained
in whole or in part in the soil and water conservation district or for town supervisor in a
town of not more than 2,500 population contained in whole or in part in the soil and water
conservation districtdeleted text end new text begin as authorized by subdivision 9new text end ; and
(3) is, or will be on assuming the office, 21 years of age or more, and will have maintained
residence in the district from which the candidate seeks election for 30 days before the
general election.
An affidavit of candidacy must include a statement that the candidate's name as written
on the affidavit for ballot designation is the candidate's true name or the name by which the
candidate is commonly and generally known in the community.
An affidavit of candidacy for partisan office shall also state the name of the candidate's
political party or political principle, stated in three words or less.
Sec. 54.
Minnesota Statutes 2022, section 204B.06, subdivision 1b, is amended to read:
Subd. 1b.
Addressnew text begin , electronic mail address,new text end and telephone number.
(a) An affidavit
of candidacy must state a telephone number where the candidate can be contacted. An
affidavit must also state the candidate's new text begin or campaign's nongovernment issued electronic
mail address or an attestation that the candidate and the candidate's campaign do not possess
an electronic mail address. An affidavit must also state the candidate's new text end address of residence
as determined under section 200.031, or at the candidate's request in accordance with
paragraph (c), the candidate's campaign contact address. The form for the affidavit of
candidacy must allow the candidate to request, if eligible, that the candidate's address of
residence be classified as private data, and to provide the certification required under
paragraph (c) for classification of that address.
(b) new text begin If an affidavit for an office where a residency requirement must be satisfied by the
close of the filing period is filed as provided by paragraph (c), the filing officer must, within
one business day of receiving the filing, determine whether the address provided in the
affidavit of candidacy is within the area represented by the office the candidate is seeking.
For all other candidates who filednew text end for an office whose residency requirement must be satisfied
by the close of the filing period, a registered voter in this state may request in writing that
the filing officer receiving the affidavit of candidacy review the address as provided in this
paragraph, at any time up to one day after the last day for filing for office. If requested, the
filing officer must determine whether the address provided in the affidavit of candidacy is
within the area represented by the office the candidate is seeking. If the filing officer
determines that the address is not within the area represented by the office, the filing officer
must immediately notify the candidate and the candidate's name must be removed from the
ballot for that office. A determination made by a filing officer under this paragraph is subject
to judicial review under section 204B.44.
(c) If the candidate requests that the candidate's address of residence be classified as
private data, the candidate must list the candidate's address of residence on a separate form
to be attached to the affidavit. The candidate must also certify on the affidavit that new text begin either:
new text end
new text begin (1) new text end a police report has been submitted deleted text begin ordeleted text end new text begin ,new text end an order for protection has been issuednew text begin , or the
candidate has a reasonable fearnew text end in regard to the safety of the candidate or the candidate's
familydeleted text begin ,deleted text end new text begin ;new text end or
new text begin (2)new text end deleted text begin thatdeleted text end the candidate's address is otherwise private pursuant to Minnesota law.
The address of residence provided by a candidate who makes a request for classification
on the candidate's affidavit of candidacy and provides the certification required by this
paragraph is classified as private data, as defined in section 13.02, subdivision 12, but may
be reviewed by the filing officer as provided in this subdivision.
(d) The requirements of this subdivision do not apply to affidavits of candidacy for a
candidate for: (1) judicial office; (2) the office of county attorney; or (3) county sheriff.
Sec. 55.
Minnesota Statutes 2022, section 204B.06, subdivision 4a, is amended to read:
Subd. 4a.
State and local offices.
Candidates who seek nomination for the following
offices shall state the following additional information on the affidavit:
(1) for governor or lieutenant governor, that on the first Monday of the next January the
candidate will be 25 years of age or older and, on the day of the state general election, a
resident of Minnesota for not less than one year;
(2) for supreme court justice, court of appeals judge, or district court judge, that the
candidate is learned in the lawnew text begin and will not turn 70 years of age before the first Monday in
January of the following yearnew text end ;
(3) for county, municipal, school district, or special district office, that the candidate
meets any other qualifications for that office prescribed by law;
(4) for senator or representative in the legislature, that on the day of the general or special
election to fill the office the candidate will have deleted text begin resideddeleted text end new text begin maintained residencenew text end not less than
one year in the state and not less than six months in the legislative district from which the
candidate seeks election.
Sec. 56.
Minnesota Statutes 2022, section 204B.06, is amended by adding a subdivision
to read:
new text begin Subd. 9. new text end
new text begin Multiple affidavits of candidacy. new text end
new text begin
Notwithstanding subdivision 1, clause (2):
new text end
new text begin
(1) a candidate for soil and water conservation district supervisor in a district not located
in whole or in part in Anoka, Hennepin, Ramsey, or Washington County may also have on
file an affidavit of candidacy for:
new text end
new text begin
(i) mayor or council member of a statutory or home rule charter city of not more than
2,500 population contained in whole or in part in the soil and water conservation district;
or
new text end
new text begin
(ii) town supervisor in a town of not more than 2,500 population contained in whole or
in part in the soil and water conservation district; and
new text end
new text begin
(2) a candidate for school board member may also have on file an affidavit of candidacy
for town board supervisor, unless that town board is exercising the powers of a statutory
city under section 368.01 or an applicable special law.
new text end
Sec. 57.
Minnesota Statutes 2022, section 204B.09, subdivision 1, is amended to read:
Subdivision 1.
Candidates in state and county general elections.
(a) Except as
otherwise provided by this subdivision, affidavits of candidacy and nominating petitions
for county, state, and federal offices filled at the state general election shall be filed not
more than 84 days nor less than 70 days before the state primary. The affidavit may be
prepared and signed at any time between 60 days before the filing period opens and the last
day of the filing period.
(b) Notwithstanding other law to the contrary, the affidavit of candidacy must be signed
in the presence of a notarial officer or an individual authorized to administer oaths under
section 358.10.
(c) This provision does not apply to candidates for presidential elector nominated by
major political parties. Major party candidates for presidential elector are certified under
section 208.03. Other candidates for presidential electors may file petitions at least 77 days
before the general election day pursuant to section 204B.07. Nominating petitions to fill
vacancies in nominations shall be filed as provided in section 204B.13. No affidavit or
petition shall be accepted later than 5:00 p.m. on the last day for filing.
(d) Affidavits and petitions for county offices must be filed with the county auditor of
that county. Affidavits and petitions for federal offices must be filed with the secretary of
state. Affidavits and petitions for state offices must be filed with the secretary of state or
with the county auditor of the county in which the candidate deleted text begin residesdeleted text end new text begin maintains residencenew text end .
(e) Affidavits other than those filed pursuant to subdivision 1a must be submitted by
mail or by hand, notwithstanding chapter 325L, or any other law to the contrary and must
be received by 5:00 p.m. on the last day for filing.
Sec. 58.
Minnesota Statutes 2022, section 204B.09, subdivision 3, is amended to read:
Subd. 3.
Write-in candidates.
(a) A candidate for county, state, or federal office who
wants write-in votes for the candidate to be counted must file a written request with the
filing office for the office sought not more than 84 days before the primary and no later
than the seventh day before the general election. The filing officer shall provide copies of
the form to make the request. The filing officer shall not accept a written request later than
5:00 p.m. on the last day for filing a written request.
new text begin
(b) The governing body of a statutory or home rule charter city may adopt a resolution
governing the counting of write-in votes for local elective office. The resolution may:
new text end
new text begin
(1) require the candidate to file a written request with the chief election official at least
seven days before the city election if the candidate wants to have the candidate's write-in
votes individually recorded; or
new text end
new text begin
(2) require that write-in votes for an individual candidate only be individually recorded
if the total number of write-in votes for that office is equal to or greater than the fewest
number of non-write-in votes for a ballot candidate.
new text end
new text begin
If the governing body of the statutory or home rule charter city adopts a resolution authorized
by this paragraph, the resolution must be adopted before the first day of filing for office. A
resolution adopted under this paragraph remains in effect until a subsequent resolution on
the same subject is adopted by the governing body of the statutory or home rule charter
city.
new text end
new text begin
(c) The governing body of a township, school board, hospital district, park district, soil
and water district, or other ancillary elected district may adopt a resolution governing the
counting of write-in votes for local elective office. The resolution may require that write-in
votes for an individual candidate only be individually recorded if the total number of write-in
votes for that office is equal to or greater than the fewest number of non-write-in votes for
a ballot candidate.
new text end
deleted text begin (b)deleted text end new text begin (d)new text end A candidate for president of the United States who files a request under this
subdivision must deleted text begin file jointly with another individual seeking nomination as a candidate for
vice president of the United States. A candidate for vice president of the United States who
files a request under this subdivision must file jointly with another individual seeking
nomination asdeleted text end new text begin include the name of new text end a candidate for new text begin vice new text end president of the United States. The
request must also include the name of at least one candidate for presidential elector. The
total number of names of candidates for presidential elector on the request may not exceed
the total number of electoral votes to be cast by Minnesota in the presidential election.
deleted text begin (c)deleted text end new text begin (e)new text end A candidate for governor who files a request under this subdivision must file
jointly with another individual seeking nomination as a candidate for lieutenant governor.
A candidate for lieutenant governor who files a request under this subdivision must file
jointly with another individual seeking nomination as a candidate for governor.
Sec. 59.
Minnesota Statutes 2022, section 204B.13, is amended by adding a subdivision
to read:
new text begin Subd. 6a. new text end
new text begin Candidates for federal office. new text end
new text begin
This section does not apply to a vacancy in
nomination for a federal office.
new text end
Sec. 60.
Minnesota Statutes 2022, section 204B.14, subdivision 2, is amended to read:
Subd. 2.
Separate precincts; combined polling place.
(a) The following shall constitute
at least one election precinct:
(1) each city ward; and
(2) each town and each statutory city.
(b) A single, accessible, combined polling place may be established no later than
November 1 if a presidential nomination primary is scheduled to occur in the following
year or May 1 of any other year:
(1) for any city of the third or fourth class, any town, or any city having territory in more
than one county, in which all the voters of the city or town shall cast their ballots;
(2) for contiguous precincts in the same municipality;
(3) for up to four contiguous municipalities located entirely outside the metropolitan
area, as defined by section 200.02, subdivision 24, that are contained in the same county;
or
(4) for noncontiguous precincts located in one or more counties.
Subject to the requirements of paragraph (c), a single, accessible, combined polling place
may be established after May 1 of any year in the event of an emergency.
A copy of the ordinance or resolution establishing a combined polling place must be
filed with the county auditor within 30 days after approval by the governing bodynew text begin , and the
county auditor must provide notice within ten days to the secretary of state, in a manner
and including information prescribed by the secretary of statenew text end . A polling place combined
under clause (3) must be approved by the governing body of each participating municipality.
A polling place combined under clause (4) must be approved by the governing body of each
participating municipality and the secretary of state and may be located outside any of the
noncontiguous precincts. A municipality withdrawing from participation in a combined
polling place must do so by filing a resolution of withdrawal with the county auditor no
later than October 1 if a presidential nomination primary is scheduled to occur in the
following year or April 1 of any other yearnew text begin , and the county auditor must provide notice
within ten days to the secretary of state, in a manner and including information prescribed
by the secretary of statenew text end .
The secretary of state shall provide a separate polling place roster for each precinct
served by the combined polling place, except that in a precinct that uses electronic rosters
the secretary of state shall provide separate data files for each precinct. A single set of
election judges may be appointed to serve at a combined polling place. The number of
election judges required must be based on the total number of persons voting at the last
similar election in all precincts to be voting at the combined polling place. Separate ballot
boxes must be provided for the ballots from each precinct. The results of the election must
be reported separately for each precinct served by the combined polling place, except in a
polling place established under clause (2) where one of the precincts has fewer than ten
registered voters, in which case the results of that precinct must be reported in the manner
specified by the secretary of state.
(c) If a local elections official determines that an emergency situation preventing the
safe, secure, and full operation of a polling place on election day has occurred or is imminent,
the local elections official may combine two or more polling places for that election pursuant
to this subdivision. To the extent possible, the polling places must be combined and the
election conducted according to the requirements of paragraph (b), except that:
(1) polling places may be combined after May 1 and until the polls close on election
day;
(2) any city or town, regardless of size or location, may establish a combined polling
place under this paragraph;
(3) the governing body is not required to adopt an ordinance or resolution to establish
the combined polling place;
(4) a polling place combined under paragraph (b), clause (3) or (4), must be approved
by the local election official of each participating municipality;
(5) the local elections official must immediately notify the county auditor and the
secretary of state of the combination, including the reason for the emergency combination
and the location of the combined polling place. As soon as possible, the local elections
official must also post a notice stating the reason for the combination and the location of
the combined polling place. The notice must also be posted on the governing board's website,
if one exists. The local elections official must also notify the election judges and request
that local media outlets publicly announce the reason for the combination and the location
of the combined polling place; and
(6) on election day, the local elections official must post a notice in large print in a
conspicuous place at the polling place where the emergency occurred, if practical, stating
the location of the combined polling place. The local election official must also post the
notice, if practical, in a location visible by voters who vote from their motor vehicles as
provided in section 204C.15, subdivision 2. If polling place hours are extended pursuant to
section 204C.05, subdivision 2, paragraph (b), the posted notices required by this paragraph
must include a statement that the polling place hours at the combined polling place will be
extended until the specified time.
Sec. 61.
Minnesota Statutes 2022, section 204B.16, subdivision 1, is amended to read:
Subdivision 1.
Authority; location.
(a) By December 31 of each year, the governing
body of each municipality and of each county with precincts in unorganized territory must
designate by ordinance or resolution deleted text begin a polling place for each election precinct. The polling
places designated in the ordinance or resolution are the polling places for the following
calendar year, unless a change is made:deleted text end new text begin any changes to a polling place location. A polling
place must be maintained for the following calendar year unless changed:
new text end
new text begin
(1) by ordinance or resolution by December 31 of the previous year;
new text end
deleted text begin (1)deleted text end new text begin (2)new text end pursuant to section 204B.175;
deleted text begin (2)deleted text end new text begin (3)new text end because a polling place has become unavailable;
deleted text begin (3)deleted text end new text begin (4)new text end because a township designates one location for all statenew text begin , county,new text end and federal
elections and one location for all township only elections; and
deleted text begin (4)deleted text end new text begin (5)new text end pursuant to section 204B.14, subdivision 3.
(b) Polling places must be designated and ballots must be distributed so that no one is
required to go to more than one polling place to vote in a school district and municipal
election held on the same day. The polling place for a precinct in a city or in a school district
located in whole or in part in the metropolitan area defined by section 200.02, subdivision
24, shall be located within the boundaries of the precinct or within one mile of one of those
boundaries unless a single polling place is designated for a city pursuant to section 204B.14,
subdivision 2, or a school district pursuant to section 205A.11. The polling place for a
precinct in unorganized territory may be located outside the precinct at a place which is
convenient to the voters of the precinct. If no suitable place is available within a town or
within a school district located outside the metropolitan area defined by section 200.02,
subdivision 24, then the polling place for a town or school district may be located outside
the town or school district within five miles of one of the boundaries of the town or school
district.
Sec. 62.
Minnesota Statutes 2022, section 204B.19, subdivision 6, is amended to read:
Subd. 6.
deleted text begin High school studentsdeleted text end new text begin Trainee election judgesnew text end .
new text begin (a) new text end Notwithstanding any other
requirements of this section, a student enrolled in a high school in Minnesota or who is in
a home school in compliance with sections 120A.22 and 120A.24, who has attained the age
of 16 is eligible to be appointed as a without party affiliation trainee election judge in the
county in which the student deleted text begin residesdeleted text end new text begin maintains residencenew text end , or a county adjacent to the county
in which the student deleted text begin residesdeleted text end new text begin maintains residencenew text end . The student must meet qualifications for
trainee election judges specified in rules of the secretary of state. new text begin A student appointed under
this subdivision while enrolled in a high school or receiving instruction in a home school
may continue to serve as a trainee election judge after the student graduates and until the
student reaches the age of 18.
new text end
new text begin (b) new text end A student appointed as a trainee election judge may be excused from school attendance
during the hours that the student is serving as a trainee election judge if the student submits
a written request signed and approved by the student's parent or guardian to be absent from
school and a certificate from the appointing authority stating the hours during which the
student will serve as a trainee election judge to the principal of the school at least ten days
prior to the election. deleted text begin Students shall not serve asdeleted text end new text begin Anew text end trainee election deleted text begin judgesdeleted text end new text begin judge shall not
serve new text end after 10:00 p.m. Notwithstanding section 177.24 to the contrary, trainee election judges
may be paid not less than two-thirds of the minimum wage for a large employer. The principal
of the school may approve a request to be absent from school conditioned on acceptable
academic performance at the time of service as a trainee election judge.
Sec. 63.
Minnesota Statutes 2022, section 204B.21, subdivision 2, is amended to read:
Subd. 2.
Appointing authority; powers and duties.
Election judges for precincts in a
municipality shall be appointed by the governing body of the municipality. Election judges
for precincts in unorganized territory and for performing election-related duties assigned
by the county auditor shall be appointed by the county board. Election judges for a precinct
composed of two or more municipalities must be appointed by the governing body of the
municipality or municipalities responsible for appointing election judges as provided in the
agreement to combine for election purposes. Except as otherwise provided in this section,
appointments shall be made from the list of voters who deleted text begin residedeleted text end new text begin maintain residencenew text end in each
precinct, furnished pursuant to subdivision 1, subject to the eligibility requirements and
other qualifications established or authorized under section 204B.19. At least two election
judges in each precinct must be affiliated with different major political parties. If no lists
have been furnished or if additional election judges are required after all listed names in
that municipality have been exhausted, the appointing authority may appoint other individuals
who meet the qualifications to serve as an election judge, including persons on the list
furnished pursuant to subdivision 1 who indicated a willingness to travel to the municipality,
and persons who are not affiliated with a major political party. An individual who is appointed
from a source other than the list furnished pursuant to subdivision 1 must provide to the
appointing authority the individual's major political party affiliation or a statement that the
individual does not affiliate with any major political party. An individual who refuses to
provide the individual's major political party affiliation or a statement that the individual
does not affiliate with a major political party must not be appointed as an election judge.
The appointments shall be made at least 25 days before the election at which the election
judges will serve, except that the appointing authority may pass a resolution authorizing
the appointment of additional election judges within the 25 days before the election if the
appointing authority determines that additional election judges will be required.
Sec. 64.
Minnesota Statutes 2022, section 204B.26, is amended to read:
204B.26 ELECTION JUDGES; VIOLATIONS; PENALTIES.
new text begin A county auditor or municipal clerk may remove any precinct election official at any
time if the official engages in a neglect of duty, malfeasance, misconduct in office, or for
other cause. new text end Any individual who serves as an election judge in violation of any of the
provisions of sections 204B.19 to 204B.25, is guilty of a misdemeanor.
Sec. 65.
Minnesota Statutes 2022, section 204B.28, subdivision 2, is amended to read:
Subd. 2.
Election supplies; duties of county auditors and clerks.
new text begin (a) new text end Except as
otherwise provided for absentee ballotsnew text begin in this section andnew text end in section 204B.35, subdivision
4, the county auditor shall complete the preparation of the election materials for which the
auditor is responsible at least four days before every state primary and state general election.
At any time after all election materials are available from the county auditor but not later
than four days before the election each municipal clerk shall secure from the county auditor:
deleted text begin (a)deleted text end new text begin (1)new text end the forms that are required for the conduct of the election;
deleted text begin (b)deleted text end new text begin (2)new text end any printed voter instruction materials furnished by the secretary of state;
deleted text begin (c)deleted text end new text begin (3)new text end any other instructions for election officers; and
deleted text begin (d)deleted text end new text begin (4)new text end a sufficient quantity of the official ballots, registration files, envelopes for ballot
returns, and other supplies and materials required for each precinct in order to comply with
the provisions of the Minnesota Election Law. The county auditor may furnish the election
supplies to the municipal clerks in the same manner as the supplies are furnished to precincts
in unorganized territory pursuant to section 204B.29, subdivision 1.
new text begin
(b) The county auditor must prepare and make available election materials for early
voting to city clerks designated to administer early voting under section 203B.05 at least
one day prior to the beginning of the early voting period as provided in section 203B.081.
new text end
new text begin EFFECTIVE DATE. new text end
new text begin
This section is effective upon the revisor of statutes' receipt of
the early voting certification and applies to elections held on or after January 1, 2024, or
the 85th day after the revisor of statutes receives the certification, whichever is later.
new text end
Sec. 66.
Minnesota Statutes 2022, section 204B.32, subdivision 2, is amended to read:
Subd. 2.
Allocation of election expenses.
The secretary of state shall develop procedures
for the allocation of election expenses among counties, municipalities, and school districts
for elections that are held concurrently. The following expenses must be included in the
procedures: salaries of election judges; postage for absentee ballots and applications;
preparation of polling places; preparation and testing of electronic voting systems; ballot
preparation; publication of election notices deleted text begin and sample ballotsdeleted text end new text begin , including the notice required
by section 204D.16new text end ; transportation of ballots and election supplies; and compensation for
administrative expenses of the county auditor, municipal clerk, or school district clerk.
new text begin EFFECTIVE DATE. new text end
new text begin
This section is effective December 1, 2023, or upon the secretary
of state's approval of the notice required by Minnesota Statutes, section 204D.16, paragraph
(b), whichever is earlier. The secretary of state must notify the revisor of statutes of the
approval date.
new text end
Sec. 67.
Minnesota Statutes 2022, section 204B.35, is amended by adding a subdivision
to read:
new text begin Subd. 6. new text end
new text begin Electronic voting systems. new text end
new text begin
Notwithstanding sections 204B.35 to 204B.44 and
chapter 204D, a jurisdiction may prepare blank paper ballots, if the jurisdiction employs an
electronic voting system and the required information is instead displayed on a touch screen
or other electronic device in a format that substantially meets the requirements of law.
new text end
Sec. 68.
Minnesota Statutes 2022, section 204B.45, subdivision 1, is amended to read:
Subdivision 1.
Authorization.
A town of any size deleted text begin not located in a metropolitan county
as defined by section 473.121,deleted text end or a city having fewer than 400 registered voters on June 1
of an election year deleted text begin and not located in a metropolitan county as defined by section 473.121,deleted text end
may provide balloting by mail at any municipal, county, or state election with no polling
place other than the office of the auditor or clerk or other locations designated by the auditor
or clerk. The governing body may apply to the county auditor for permission to conduct
balloting by mail. The county board may provide for balloting by mail in unorganized
territory. The governing body of any municipality may designate for mail balloting any
precinct having fewer than 100 registered voters, subject to the approval of the county
auditor.
Voted ballots may be returned in person to any location designated by the county auditor
or municipal clerk.
Sec. 69.
Minnesota Statutes 2022, section 204B.45, subdivision 2, is amended to read:
Subd. 2.
Procedurenew text begin ; voting prior to election daynew text end .
Notice of the election and the special
mail procedure must be given at least ten weeks prior to the election. Not more than 46 days
nor later than 14 days before a regularly scheduled election and not more than 30 days nor
later than 14 days before any other election, the auditor shall mail ballots by nonforwardable
mail to all voters registered in the city, town, or unorganized territory. No later than 14 days
before the election, the auditor must make a subsequent mailing of ballots to those voters
who register to vote after the initial mailing but before the 20th day before the election.
Eligible voters not registered at the time the ballots are mailed may apply for ballots as
provided in chapter 203B. Ballot return envelopes, with return postage provided, must be
preaddressed to the auditor or clerk and the voter may return the ballot by mail or in person
to the office of the auditor or clerk. The auditor or clerk must appoint a ballot board to
examine the mail and absentee ballot return envelopes and mark them "accepted" or "rejected"
within three days of receipt if there are 14 or fewer days before election day, or within five
days of receipt if there are more than 14 days before election day. The board may consist
of deputy county auditors or deputy municipal clerks who have received training in the
processing and counting of mail ballots, who need not be affiliated with a major political
party. Election judges performing the duties in this section must be of different major
political parties, unless they are exempt from that requirement under section 205.075,
subdivision 4, or section 205A.10. If an envelope has been rejected at least five days before
the election, the ballots in the envelope must remain sealed and the auditor or clerk shall
provide the voter with a replacement ballot and return envelope in place of the spoiled ballot.
If the ballot is rejected within five days of the election, the envelope must remain sealed
and the official in charge of the ballot board must attempt to contact the voter by telephone
or email to notify the voter that the voter's ballot has been rejected. The official must
document the attempts made to contact the voter.
If the ballot is accepted, the county auditor or municipal clerk must mark the roster to
indicate that the voter has already cast a ballot in that election. deleted text begin After the close of businessdeleted text end
On the deleted text begin seventhdeleted text end new text begin 18thnew text end day before the election, the ballots from return envelopes marked
"Accepted" may be opened, duplicated as needed in the manner provided by section 206.86,
subdivision 5, initialed by the members of the ballot board, and deposited in the ballot box.
In all other respects, the provisions of the Minnesota Election Law governing deposit
and counting of ballots apply.
The mail and absentee ballots for a precinct must be counted together and reported as
one vote total. No vote totals from mail or absentee ballots may be made public before the
close of voting on election day.
The costs of the mailing shall be paid by the election jurisdiction in which the voter
deleted text begin residesdeleted text end new text begin maintains residencenew text end . Any ballot received by 8:00 p.m. on the day of the election
must be counted.
Sec. 70.
Minnesota Statutes 2022, section 204B.45, is amended by adding a subdivision
to read:
new text begin Subd. 2a. new text end
new text begin Procedure; voting on election day. new text end
new text begin
(a) The county auditor may make available
a ballot counter and ballot box for use during voting hours on election day by the voters
voting under this section. If a ballot counter and ballot box is provided on election day, a
voter must be given the option to either:
new text end
new text begin
(1) vote using the procedures provided in subdivision 2; or
new text end
new text begin
(2) vote in the manner provided in this subdivision.
new text end
new text begin
(b) When a voter appears in the designated polling place, the voter must state the voter's
name, address, and, if requested, the voter's date of birth to the mail ballot voting official.
The mail ballot voting official must confirm that the voter's registration is current in the
statewide voter registration system and that the voter has not already cast a ballot in the
election. If the voter's status is challenged, the voter may resolve the challenge as provided
in section 204C.12. An individual who is not registered to vote or whose name or address
has changed must register in the manner provided in section 201.061, subdivision 3. A voter
who has already cast a ballot in the election must not be provided with a ballot.
new text end
new text begin
(c) Each voter must sign the certification provided in section 204C.10. The signature of
an individual on the voter's certificate and the issuance of a ballot to the individual is evidence
of the intent of the individual to vote at that election. After signing the voter certification,
two mail ballot voting officials must initial the ballot and issue it to the voter, and the voter
must immediately retire to a voting station or other designated location in the polling place
to mark the ballot. The voter must not take the ballot from the polling place. If the voter
spoils the ballot, the voter may return it to the mail ballot voting official in exchange for a
new ballot. After completing the ballot, the voter must deposit the ballot into the ballot
counter and ballot box. The mail ballot voting official must immediately record that the
voter has voted in the manner provided in section 203B.121, subdivision 3.
new text end
new text begin
(d) The mail ballot voting official must remove and secure the ballots following the
procedures in section 203B.121, subdivision 5, paragraph (a). The absentee ballot board
must count the ballots after the polls have closed on election day following the procedures
in section 203B.121, subdivision 5, paragraph (b).
new text end
new text begin
(e) For purposes of this subdivision, "mail ballot voting official" means the county
auditor, the city clerk, a deputy of the auditor or clerk, or an election judge assigned by the
auditor or clerk.
new text end
Sec. 71.
Minnesota Statutes 2022, section 204B.46, is amended to read:
204B.46 MAIL ELECTIONS; QUESTIONS.
A county, municipality, or school district submitting questions to the voters at a special
election may conduct an election by mail with no polling place other than the office of the
auditor or clerk. No offices may be voted on at a mail electiondeleted text begin .deleted text end new text begin , except in overlapping school
and municipality jurisdictions, where a mail election may include an office when one of the
jurisdictions also has a question on the ballot.new text end Notice of the election must be given to the
county auditor at least 74 days prior to the election. This notice shall also fulfill the
requirements of Minnesota Rules, part 8210.3000. The special mail ballot procedures must
be posted at least six weeks prior to the election. Not more than 46 nor later than 14 days
prior to the election, the auditor or clerk shall mail ballots by nonforwardable mail to all
voters registered in the county, municipality, or school district. No later than 14 days before
the election, the auditor or clerk must make a subsequent mailing of ballots to those voters
who register to vote after the initial mailing but before the 20th day before the election.
Eligible voters not registered at the time the ballots are mailed may apply for ballots pursuant
to chapter 203B. The auditor or clerk must appoint a ballot board to examine the mail and
absentee ballot return envelopes and mark them "Accepted" or "Rejected" within three days
of receipt if there are 14 or fewer days before election day, or within five days of receipt if
there are more than 14 days before election day. The board may consist of deputy county
auditors, deputy municipal clerks, or deputy school district clerks who have received training
in the processing and counting of mail ballots, who need not be affiliated with a major
political party. Election judges performing the duties in this section must be of different
major political parties, unless they are exempt from that requirement under section 205.075,
subdivision 4, or section 205A.10. If an envelope has been rejected at least five days before
the election, the ballots in the envelope must remain sealed and the auditor or clerk must
provide the voter with a replacement ballot and return envelope in place of the spoiled ballot.
If the ballot is rejected within five days of the election, the envelope must remain sealed
and the official in charge of the ballot board must attempt to contact the voter by telephone
or email to notify the voter that the voter's ballot has been rejected. The official must
document the attempts made to contact the voter.
If the ballot is accepted, the county auditor or municipal clerk must mark the roster to
indicate that the voter has already cast a ballot in that election. deleted text begin After the close of businessdeleted text end
On the deleted text begin seventhdeleted text end new text begin 18thnew text end day before the election, the ballots from return envelopes marked
"Accepted" may be opened, duplicated as needed in the manner provided by section 206.86,
subdivision 5, initialed by the ballot board, and deposited in the appropriate ballot box.
In all other respects, the provisions of the Minnesota Election Law governing deposit
and counting of ballots apply.
The mail and absentee ballots for a precinct must be counted together and reported as
one vote total. No vote totals from ballots may be made public before the close of voting
on election day.
Sec. 72.
Minnesota Statutes 2022, section 204B.49, is amended to read:
204B.49 "I VOTED" STICKERS.
The secretary of state, county auditor, municipal clerk, school district clerk, or an election
judge may provide a sticker containing the words "I VOTED," and nothing more, to an
individual who:
(1) has successfully deposited a ballot into a ballot boxdeleted text begin , under section 203B.081,
subdivision 3, or 204C.13, subdivision 5deleted text end ;
(2) is provided an absentee ballot under section 203B.07, subdivision 1, or 203B.21,
subdivision 2; or
(3) is provided a ballot by mail under section 204B.45 or 204B.46.
Sec. 73.
Minnesota Statutes 2022, section 204C.04, subdivision 1, is amended to read:
Subdivision 1.
Right to be absent.
Every employee who is eligible to vote in an election
has the right to be absent from work for the time necessary to appear at the employee's
polling place, cast a ballot, and return to work on the day of that electionnew text begin or during the time
period allowed under section 203B.081 for voting in person before election daynew text end , without
penalty or deduction from salary or wages because of the absence. An employer or other
person may not directly or indirectly refuse, abridge, or interfere with this right or any other
election right of an employee.
Sec. 74.
Minnesota Statutes 2022, section 204C.07, subdivision 4, is amended to read:
Subd. 4.
Restrictions on conduct.
An election judge deleted text begin maydeleted text end new text begin mustnew text end not be appointed as a
challenger. The election judges deleted text begin shalldeleted text end new text begin mustnew text end permit challengers appointed pursuant to this
section to be present in the polling place during the hours of voting and to remain there until
the votes are counted and the results declared. deleted text begin Nodeleted text end new text begin Anew text end challenger deleted text begin shalldeleted text end new text begin must notnew text end handle or
inspect registration cards, files, or lists. Challengers deleted text begin shalldeleted text end new text begin mustnew text end not prepare in any manner
any list of individuals who have or have not voted. They deleted text begin shalldeleted text end new text begin mustnew text end not attempt to influence
voting in any manner. deleted text begin They shalldeleted text end new text begin In accordance with section 204C.12, challengers mustnew text end not
converse with a voter deleted text begin except to determine, in the presence of an election judge, whether the
voter is eligible to vote in the precinctdeleted text end .
Sec. 75.
Minnesota Statutes 2022, section 204C.15, subdivision 1, is amended to read:
Subdivision 1.
Physical assistance in marking ballots.
A voter who claims a need for
assistance because of inability to read English or physical inability to mark a ballot may
obtain the aid of two election judges who are members of different major political parties.
The election judges shall mark the ballots as directed by the voter and in as secret a manner
as circumstances permit. A voter in need of assistance may alternatively obtain the assistance
of any individual the voter chooses. Only the following persons may not provide assistance
to a voter: the voter's employer, an agent of the voter's employer, new text begin or new text end an officer or agent of
the voter's uniondeleted text begin , or a candidate for electiondeleted text end . The person who assists the voter shall,
unaccompanied by an election judge, retire with that voter to a booth and mark the ballot
as directed by the voter. deleted text begin No person who assists another voter as provided in the preceding
sentence shall mark the ballots of more than three voters at one election.deleted text end Before the ballots
are deposited, the voter may show them privately to an election judge to ascertain that they
are marked as the voter directed. An election judge or other individual assisting a voter shall
not in any manner request, persuade, induce, or attempt to persuade or induce the voter to
vote for any particular political party or candidate. The election judges or other individuals
who assist the voter shall not reveal to anyone the name of any candidate for whom the
voter has voted or anything that took place while assisting the voter.
Sec. 76.
Minnesota Statutes 2022, section 204C.19, subdivision 3, is amended to read:
Subd. 3.
Premature disclosure of count results.
No count results from any precinct
shall be disclosed by any election judge or other individual until all count results from that
precinct are available, nor shall the public media disclose any count results from any precinct
before the time when voting is scheduled to end in the state.new text begin Count results from absentee
ballots received by the county after 3:00 p.m. on election day may be added to the total
count results after the initial results reporting of the precinct. If the precinct results do not
include all absentee ballots, the county must report to the secretary of state and on the
county's website the number of absentee ballots remaining to be processed.
new text end
Sec. 77.
Minnesota Statutes 2022, section 204C.24, subdivision 1, is amended to read:
Subdivision 1.
Information requirements.
Precinct summary statements shall be
submitted by the election judges in every precinct. For all elections, the election judges
shall complete three or more copies of the summary statements, and each copy shall contain
the following information for each kind of ballot:
(1) the number of ballots delivered to the precinct as adjusted by the actual count made
by the election judges, the number of unofficial ballots made, and the number of absentee
ballots delivered to the precinct;
(2) the number of votes each candidate received or the number of yes and no votes on
each question, the number of undervotes, the number of overvotes, and the number of
defective ballots with respect to each office or question;
(3) the number of spoiled ballots, the number of duplicate ballots made, the number of
absentee ballots rejected, and the number of unused ballots, presuming that the total count
provided on each package of unopened prepackaged ballots is correct;
(4) new text begin the number of voted ballots indicating only a voter's choices as provided by section
206.80, paragraph (b), clause (2), item (ii);
new text end
new text begin (5) new text end the number of individuals who voted at the election in the precinct which must equal
the total number of ballots cast in the precinct, as required by sections 204C.20 and 206.86,
subdivision 1;
deleted text begin (5)deleted text end new text begin (6)new text end the number of voters registering on election day in that precinct; deleted text begin and
deleted text end
deleted text begin (6)deleted text end new text begin (7)new text end the signatures of the election judges who counted the ballots certifying that all
of the ballots cast were properly piled, checked, and counted; and that the numbers entered
by the election judges on the summary statements correctly show the number of votes cast
for each candidate and for and against each questionnew text begin ;
new text end
new text begin
(8) the number of election judges that worked in that precinct on election day; and
new text end
new text begin (9) the number of voting booths used in that precinct on election daynew text end .
At least two copies of the summary statement must be prepared for elections not held
on the same day as the state elections.
Sec. 78.
Minnesota Statutes 2022, section 204C.28, subdivision 1, is amended to read:
Subdivision 1.
County auditor.
new text begin (a) new text end Every county auditor deleted text begin shalldeleted text end new text begin mustnew text end remain at the
auditor's office to receive delivery of the returns, to permit public inspection of the summary
statements, and to tabulate the votes deleted text begin until all have been tabulated and the results made
deleted text end deleted text begin known, ordeleted text end until 24 hours have elapsed since the end of the hours for votingdeleted text begin , whicheverdeleted text end
deleted text begin occurs firstdeleted text end new text begin , unless the county auditor adjourns absentee ballot countingnew text end . Every county
auditor deleted text begin shalldeleted text end new text begin mustnew text end , in the presence of the municipal clerk or the election judges who deliver
the returns, make a record of all materials delivered, the time of delivery, and the names of
the municipal clerk or election judges who made delivery. The record must include the
number of ballots delivered to the precinct, as certified by section 204B.28, and the total
number of ballots returned, as certified by the election judges under section 204C.24. A
discrepancy between the number of ballots delivered to the precinct and the number of total
ballots returned by election judges that cannot be reconciled by taking into account the
adjustments made by the election judge counts and any unofficial ballots must be noted,
but does not necessarily require disqualification of the votes from that precinct or invalidation
of the election. The county auditor deleted text begin shalldeleted text end new text begin mustnew text end file the record and all envelopes containing
ballots in a safe and secure place with envelope seals unbroken. Access to the record and
ballots deleted text begin shalldeleted text end new text begin mustnew text end be strictly controlled. Accountability and a record of access deleted text begin shalldeleted text end new text begin mustnew text end
be maintained by the county auditor during the period for contesting elections or, if a contest
is filed, until the contest has been finally determined. Thereafter, the record deleted text begin shalldeleted text end new text begin mustnew text end be
retained in the auditor's office for the same period as the ballots as provided in section
204B.40.
new text begin (b) new text end The county auditor deleted text begin shalldeleted text end new text begin mustnew text end file all envelopes containing ballots in a safe place
with seals unbroken. If the envelopes deleted text begin were previouslydeleted text end new text begin arenew text end opened by proper authority for
examination or recountnew text begin as specifically authorized by a court or statutenew text end , the county auditor
deleted text begin shalldeleted text end new text begin mustnew text end have the envelopes sealed again and signed by the individuals who made the
inspection or recount. The envelopes may be opened by the county deleted text begin canvassing boarddeleted text end new text begin auditornew text end
if necessary to procure election returns that the election judges inadvertently may have
sealed in the envelopes with the ballots. In that case, the envelopes deleted text begin shalldeleted text end new text begin mustnew text end be sealed
again and signed in the same manner as otherwise provided in this subdivision.
Sec. 79.
Minnesota Statutes 2022, section 204C.33, subdivision 3, is amended to read:
Subd. 3.
State canvass.
The State Canvassing Board shall meet at a public meeting
space located in the Capitol complex area on the third Tuesday following the state general
election to canvass the certified copies of the county canvassing board reports received from
the county auditors and shall prepare a report that states:
(1) the number of individuals voting in the state and in each county;
(2) the number of votes received by each of the candidates, specifying the counties in
which they were cast; and
(3) the number of votes counted for and against each constitutional amendment, specifying
the counties in which they were cast.
new text begin Upon completion of the canvass, the State Canvassing Board shall declare the candidates
duly elected who received the highest number of votes for each federal and state office. new text end All
members of the State Canvassing Board shall sign the report and certify its correctness. The
State Canvassing Board shall declare the result within three days after completing the
canvass.
Sec. 80.
Minnesota Statutes 2022, section 204C.35, is amended by adding a subdivision
to read:
new text begin Subd. 5. new text end
new text begin Challenged ballots. new text end
new text begin
Notwithstanding any law to the contrary, a canvassing
board may direct a recount official to make images of ballots challenged by a candidate in
a recount available to the public.
new text end
Sec. 81.
Minnesota Statutes 2022, section 204C.39, subdivision 1, is amended to read:
Subdivision 1.
Manner of correction.
A county canvassing board may determine by
majority vote that the election judges have made an obvious error in counting or recording
the votes for an office. The county canvassing board shall then promptly notify all candidates
for that office of the determination, including a description of the error. deleted text begin A candidate who
deleted text end deleted text begin receives notification pursuant to this subdivision or any candidate who believes that the
deleted text end deleted text begin election judges in a precinct have made an obvious error in the counting or recording of the
deleted text end deleted text begin votes for an office maydeleted text end new text begin The county canvassing board must also instruct the county auditor
tonew text end apply without unreasonable delay to the district court of the county containing the precinct
in which the alleged error was made for an order determining whether or not an obvious
error has been made. The deleted text begin applicantdeleted text end new text begin auditornew text end shall describe the alleged error in the application
and may submit additional evidence as directed by the court. The deleted text begin applicantdeleted text end new text begin auditornew text end shall
notify the county canvassing board and all candidates for the affected office in the manner
directed by the court. If the court finds that the election judges made an obvious error it
shall issue an order specifying the error and directing the county canvassing board to inspect
the ballots and returns of the precinct in order to correct the error and to proceed further in
accordance with this section or otherwise as the court may direct.
Sec. 82.
Minnesota Statutes 2022, section 204D.08, subdivision 5, is amended to read:
Subd. 5.
Party columns; arrangement.
The names of candidates for nomination of the
major political party that received the smallest average vote at the last state general election
must be placed in the first column on the left side of the ballot. The names of candidates
for nomination of the major political party that received the next smallest average vote at
the last state general election must be placed in the second column, and so on. The average
vote shall be computed deleted text begin in the manner provided in section 204D.13, subdivision 2deleted text end new text begin by dividing
the total number of votes counted for all of the party's candidates for statewide office at the
state general election by the number of those candidates at the electionnew text end .
Sec. 83.
Minnesota Statutes 2022, section 204D.08, subdivision 6, is amended to read:
Subd. 6.
State and county nonpartisan primary ballot.
The state and county nonpartisan
primary ballot shall be headed "State and County Nonpartisan Primary Ballot." It shall be
printed in the manner provided in the rules of the secretary of state. The names of candidates
for nomination to the supreme court, court of appeals, district court, deleted text begin anddeleted text end all county officesnew text begin ,
all city offices, and all school district officesnew text end shall be placed on this ballot.
No candidate whose name is placed on the state and county nonpartisan primary ballot
shall be designated or identified as the candidate of any political party or in any other manner
except as expressly provided by law.
Sec. 84.
Minnesota Statutes 2022, section 204D.09, subdivision 2, is amended to read:
Subd. 2.
Sample ballot.
At least 46 days before the state primary the county auditor
deleted text begin shalldeleted text end new text begin mustnew text end prepare a sample ballot for each precinct for public inspection and transmit an
electronic copy of these sample ballots to the secretary of state. The names of the candidates
to be voted for in the county deleted text begin shalldeleted text end new text begin mustnew text end be placed on the sample ballots, with the names of
the candidates for each office arranged in the base rotation as determined by section 206.61,
subdivision 5. The county auditor deleted text begin shalldeleted text end new text begin mustnew text end post the sample ballots in a conspicuous place
in the auditor's office deleted text begin and shall cause them to be publisheddeleted text end new text begin .new text end At least one week before the
state primarynew text begin , the county auditor must publish a notice to voters pursuant to section 204D.16new text end
in at least one newspaper of general circulation in the county.
new text begin EFFECTIVE DATE. new text end
new text begin
This section is effective December 1, 2023, or upon the secretary
of state's approval of the notice required by Minnesota Statutes, section 204D.16, paragraph
(b), whichever is earlier. The secretary of state must notify the revisor of statutes of the
approval date.
new text end
Sec. 85.
Minnesota Statutes 2022, section 204D.14, subdivision 1, is amended to read:
Subdivision 1.
Rotation of names.
The names of candidates for new text begin partisan and new text end nonpartisan
offices on the state general election ballot and the judicial nonpartisan general election ballot
shall be rotated in the manner provided for rotation of names on state partisan primary
ballots by section 204D.08, subdivision 3.
Sec. 86.
Minnesota Statutes 2022, section 204D.16, is amended to read:
204D.16 SAMPLE GENERAL ELECTION BALLOTS; POSTING;
PUBLICATION.
new text begin (a) new text end At least 46 days before the state general election, the county auditor deleted text begin shalldeleted text end new text begin mustnew text end post
sample ballots for each precinct in the auditor's office for public inspection and transmit an
electronic copy of these sample ballots to the secretary of state.
new text begin (b)new text end No earlier than deleted text begin 15deleted text end new text begin 20new text end days and no later than deleted text begin twodeleted text end new text begin tennew text end days before the state general
election the county auditor deleted text begin shalldeleted text end new text begin mustnew text end cause a deleted text begin sample state general election ballotdeleted text end new text begin notice to
votersnew text end to be published in at least one newspaper of general circulation in the county.new text begin The
secretary of state, in collaboration with stakeholders, must design the notice to be published,
including the format and content to be used. The secretary of state, in collaboration with
stakeholders, may modify the content or format of the notice to be used by metropolitan
counties, as defined in section 473.121, subdivision 4. When published, the notice must be
sized so that it comprises a minimum of one full newspaper page.
new text end
new text begin
(c) The notice required by paragraph (b) must, at minimum, include the following:
new text end
new text begin
(1) a statement that the voter's official ballot will have the names of all candidates for
the voter's precinct;
new text end
new text begin
(2) the web address where a voter may view the voter's sample ballot based on the voter's
address;
new text end
new text begin
(3) the county's website where a list of sample ballots for each county precinct may be
viewed;
new text end
new text begin
(4) how a voter may obtain a free copy of a sample ballot specific to the voter's address;
and
new text end
new text begin
(5) contact information for the appropriate local election official, including a phone
number and email address.
new text end
new text begin
The notice may include information about contests on the ballot; names, offices, and party
affiliation, if any, of candidates; polling place locations; poll hours; and absentee voting
information.
new text end
new text begin
(d) For purposes of this section, "stakeholder" means local government election officials
and representatives of the Minnesota Newspaper Association.
new text end
new text begin EFFECTIVE DATE. new text end
new text begin
This section is effective December 1, 2023, or upon the secretary
of state's approval of the notice required by Minnesota Statutes, section 204D.16, paragraph
(b), whichever is earlier. The secretary of state must notify the revisor of statutes of the
approval date.
new text end
Sec. 87.
Minnesota Statutes 2022, section 204D.19, subdivision 2, is amended to read:
Subd. 2.
Special election when legislature will be in session.
Except for vacancies in
the legislature which occur at any time between the last day of session in an odd-numbered
year and the deleted text begin 40thdeleted text end new text begin 54thnew text end day prior to the opening day of session in the succeeding
even-numbered year, when a vacancy occurs and the legislature will be in session so that
the individual elected as provided by this section could take office and exercise the duties
of the office immediately upon election, the governor shall issue within five days after the
vacancy occurs a writ calling for a special election. The special election shall be held as
soon as possible, consistent with the notice requirements of section 204D.22, subdivision
3, but in no event more than deleted text begin 35deleted text end new text begin 49new text end days after the issuance of the writ. deleted text begin A special election
deleted text end deleted text begin must not be held during the four days before or the four days after a holiday as defined in
deleted text end deleted text begin section deleted text end deleted text begin 645.44, subdivision 5deleted text end deleted text begin .
deleted text end
Sec. 88.
Minnesota Statutes 2022, section 204D.22, subdivision 3, is amended to read:
Subd. 3.
Notice of special election.
The county auditor of a county in which a special
election is to be held shall direct the clerk of each municipality in which the election is to
be held to post a notice of the special primary and special election at least deleted text begin sevendeleted text end new text begin 14new text end days
before the special primary and at least deleted text begin 14deleted text end new text begin 21new text end days before the special election in the manner
provided in sections 204B.33 and 204B.34. If the special primary is to be held deleted text begin 14deleted text end new text begin 21new text end days
before the special election, a single notice of both elections may be posted seven days before
the primary.
When the special primary or special election is to be held on the same day as any other
election, notice of the special primary or special election may be included in the notice of
the other election, if practicable.
Sec. 89.
Minnesota Statutes 2022, section 204D.23, subdivision 2, is amended to read:
Subd. 2.
Time of filing.
Except as provided in subdivision 3, the affidavits and petitions
shall be filed no later than deleted text begin 14deleted text end new text begin 21new text end days before the special primary.
Sec. 90.
Minnesota Statutes 2022, section 204D.25, subdivision 1, is amended to read:
Subdivision 1.
Form.
Except as provided in subdivision 2, the county auditor deleted text begin shalldeleted text end new text begin mustnew text end
prepare separate ballots for a special primary and special election as required by sections
204D.17 to 204D.27. The ballots deleted text begin shalldeleted text end new text begin mustnew text end be headed "Special Primary Ballot" or "Special
Election Ballot" as the case may be, followed by the date of the special primary or special
election. Immediately below the title of each office to be filled deleted text begin shalldeleted text end new text begin mustnew text end be printed the
words "To fill vacancy in term expiring ..........," with the date of expiration of the term and
any other information that is necessary to distinguish the office from any other office to be
voted upon at the same election. For a special primary or special election, the instructions
to voters may use the singular form of the word when referring to candidates and offices
when only one office is to be filled at the special election. Otherwise the form of the ballots
deleted text begin shalldeleted text end new text begin mustnew text end comply as far as practicable with the laws relating to ballots for state primaries
and state general elections. The county auditor deleted text begin shalldeleted text end new text begin mustnew text end post a sample of each ballot in
the auditor's office as soon as prepared and not later than four days before the special primary
or special election. Publication of the deleted text begin sample ballotdeleted text end new text begin notice to voters pursuant to section
204D.16new text end for a special primary or special election is not required.
new text begin EFFECTIVE DATE. new text end
new text begin
This section is effective December 1, 2023, or upon the secretary
of state's approval of the notice required by Minnesota Statutes, section 204D.16, paragraph
(b), whichever is earlier. The secretary of state must notify the revisor of statutes of the
approval date.
new text end
Sec. 91.
Minnesota Statutes 2022, section 205.13, subdivision 5, is amended to read:
Subd. 5.
Nominating petition; cities of the first class.
A nominating petition filed on
behalf of a candidate for municipal office in a city of the first class shall be signed by eligible
voters who deleted text begin residedeleted text end new text begin maintain residencenew text end in the election district from which the candidate is to
be elected. The number of signers shall be at least 500, or two percent of the total number
of individuals who voted in the municipality, ward, or other election district at the last
preceding municipal general election, whichever is greater.
Sec. 92.
Minnesota Statutes 2022, section 205.16, subdivision 2, is amended to read:
Subd. 2.
Sample ballot, publication.
For every municipal election, the municipal clerk
deleted text begin shalldeleted text end new text begin mustnew text end , at least two weeks before the election, publish a deleted text begin sample ballotdeleted text end new text begin notice to voters
pursuant to section 204D.16new text end in the official newspaper of the municipality, except that the
governing body of a fourth class city or a town not located within a metropolitan county as
defined in section 473.121 may dispense with publication.
new text begin EFFECTIVE DATE. new text end
new text begin
This section is effective December 1, 2023, or upon the secretary
of state's approval of the notice required by Minnesota Statutes, section 204D.16, paragraph
(b), whichever is earlier. The secretary of state must notify the revisor of statutes of the
approval date.
new text end
Sec. 93.
Minnesota Statutes 2022, section 205.175, subdivision 3, is amended to read:
Subd. 3.
Other municipalities.
The governing body of a municipality other than a
municipality described in subdivision 2, may by resolution adopted prior to giving notice
of the election, designate the time, in addition to the minimum voting hours provided in
subdivision 1, during which the polling places will remain open for voting at the next
succeeding and all subsequent municipal elections. The resolution shall remain in force
until it is revoked by the municipal governing body or changed because of request by voters
as provided in this subdivision. If a petition requesting longer voting hours, signed by a
number of voters equal to 20 percent of the votes cast at the last municipal election, is
presented to the municipal clerk no later than 30 days prior to the municipal election, then
the polling places for that election shall open at 10:00 a.m. and close at 8:00 p.m. The
municipal clerk shall give ten days' notice of the changed voting hours and notify the county
auditor new text begin and secretary of state new text end of the change. Municipalities covered by this subdivision shall
certify their election hours to the county auditor in January of each year.
Sec. 94.
Minnesota Statutes 2022, section 205A.09, subdivision 2, is amended to read:
Subd. 2.
Other school districts.
At a school district election in a school district other
than one described in subdivision 1, the school board, by resolution adopted before giving
notice of the election, may designate the time during which the polling places will remain
open for voting at the next succeeding and all later school district elections. All polling
places must be open between the hours of 5:00 p.m. and 8:00 p.m. The resolution must
remain in force until it is revoked by the school board or changed because of request by
voters as provided in this subdivision. If a petition requesting longer voting hours, signed
by a number of voters equal to 20 percent of the votes cast at the last school district election,
is presented to the school district clerk no later than 30 days before a school district election,
then the polling places for that election must open at 10:00 a.m. and close at 8:00 p.m. The
school district clerk must give ten days' published notice and posted notice of the changed
voting hours and notify appropriate county auditors new text begin and the secretary of state new text end of the change.
Sec. 95.
Minnesota Statutes 2022, section 205A.10, subdivision 5, is amended to read:
Subd. 5.
School district canvassing board.
For the purpose of a recount of a special
election conducted under section 126C.17, subdivision 9, or 475.59, the school district
canvassing board shall consist of one member of the school board other than the clerk,
selected by the board, the clerk of the school board, the county auditor of the county in
which the greatest number of school district residents deleted text begin residedeleted text end new text begin maintain residencenew text end , the court
administrator of the district court of the judicial district in which the greatest number of
school district residents deleted text begin residedeleted text end new text begin maintain residencenew text end , and the mayor or chair of the town board
of the school district's most populous municipality. Any member of the canvassing board
may appoint a designee to appear at the meeting of the board, except that no designee may
be a candidate for public office. If one of the individuals fails to appear at the meeting of
the canvassing board, the county auditor shall appoint an eligible voter of the school district,
who must not be a member of the school board, to fill the vacancy. Not more than two
school board members shall serve on the canvassing board at one time. Four members
constitute a quorum.
The school board shall serve as the school district canvassing board for the election of
school board members.
Sec. 96.
Minnesota Statutes 2022, section 205A.12, subdivision 5, is amended to read:
Subd. 5.
Board elections.
If the proposal for the establishment of election districts is
approved by the voters, the board shall specify the election districts from which vacancies
shall be filled as they occur until such time as each board member represents an election
district. A candidate for school board in a subsequent election must file an affidavit of
candidacy to be elected as a school board member for the election district in which the
candidate deleted text begin residesdeleted text end new text begin maintains residencenew text end . If there are as many election districts as there are
members of the board, one and only one member of the board shall be elected from each
election district. In school districts where one or more board members are elected by election
districts, candidates must indicate on the affidavit of candidacy the number of the district
from which they seek election or, if appropriate, that they seek election from one of the
offices elected at large. If the election districts have two or three members each, the terms
of the members must be staggered. Each board member must be a resident of the election
district for which elected but the creation of an election district or a change in election
district boundaries shall not disqualify a board member from serving for the remainder of
a term.
Sec. 97.
Minnesota Statutes 2022, section 206.58, subdivision 1, is amended to read:
Subdivision 1.
Municipalities.
new text begin (a) new text end The governing body of a municipality, at a regular
meeting or at a special meeting called for the purpose, may provide for the use of an
electronic voting system in one or more precincts and at all elections in the precincts, subject
to approval by the county auditor. new text begin Once a municipality has adopted the use of an electronic
voting system in one or more precincts, the municipality must continue to use an electronic
voting system for state elections in those precincts. new text end The governing body deleted text begin shalldeleted text end new text begin mustnew text end
disseminate information to the public about the use of a new voting system at least 60 days
prior to the election and deleted text begin shalldeleted text end new text begin mustnew text end provide for instruction of voters with a demonstration
voting system in a public place for the six weeks immediately prior to the first election at
which the new voting system will be used.
deleted text begin No system may be adopted or useddeleted text end new text begin (b) A municipality must not adopt or use a systemnew text end
unless it has been approved by the secretary of state pursuant to section 206.57.
Sec. 98.
Minnesota Statutes 2022, section 206.58, subdivision 3, is amended to read:
Subd. 3.
Counties.
new text begin (a) new text end The governing body of a county may provide for the use of an
electronic voting system in one or more precincts of the county at all elections. new text begin Once a
county has adopted the use of an electronic voting system in one or more precincts, the
county must continue to use an electronic voting system for state elections in those precincts.
new text end The governing body of the municipality deleted text begin shalldeleted text end new text begin mustnew text end give approval before an electronic voting
system may be adopted or used in the municipality under the authority of this section.
deleted text begin No system may be adopted or useddeleted text end new text begin (b) A county must not adopt or use a systemnew text end unless
it has been approved by the secretary of state pursuant to section 206.57.
Sec. 99.
Minnesota Statutes 2022, section 206.61, subdivision 1, is amended to read:
Subdivision 1.
Official responsible for providing ballots.
new text begin (a) new text end The official charged with
providing paper ballots when they are used shall provide all ballot cards, sample ballots,
precinct summary statements, and other necessary supplies needed for electronic voting
systems, except as otherwise provided by this section.
new text begin (b) new text end At general elections and primaries the county auditor of each county in which an
electronic voting system is used shall provide all ballot cards and other necessary printed
forms and supplies needed for the electronic voting system, including all forms needed for
voting on candidates and questions, the ballots for which are required by the election laws
to be provided by the state when paper ballots are used.
new text begin
(c) In precincts using a ballot format as provided by section 206.80, paragraph (b), clause
(2), voters must be provided the option of voting with a regularly printed optical scan ballot.
new text end
Sec. 100.
Minnesota Statutes 2022, section 206.80, is amended to read:
206.80 ELECTRONIC VOTING SYSTEMS.
(a) An electronic voting system may not be employed unless it:
(1) permits every voter to vote in secret;
(2) permits every voter to vote for all candidates and questions for whom or upon which
the voter is legally entitled to vote;
(3) provides for write-in voting when authorized;
(4) automatically rejects, except as provided in section 206.84 with respect to write-in
votes, all votes for an office or question when the number of votes cast on it exceeds the
number which the voter is entitled to cast;
(5) permits a voter at a primary election to select secretly the party for which the voter
wishes to vote;
(6) automatically rejects all votes cast in a primary election by a voter when the voter
votes for candidates of more than one party; and
(7) provides every voter an opportunity to verify votes recorded on the permanent paper
ballot, either visually or using assistive voting technology, and to change votes or correct
any error before the voter's ballot is cast and counted, produces an individual, discrete,
permanent, paper ballot cast by the voter, and preserves the paper ballot as an official record
available for use in any recount.
(b) An electronic voting system purchased on or after June 4, 2005, may not be employed
unless it:
(1) accepts and tabulates, in the polling place or at a counting center, a marked optical
scan ballot; or
(2) creates a deleted text begin marked optical scandeleted text end ballot that can be tabulated in the polling place or at a
counting center by automatic tabulating equipment certified for use in this statenew text begin and the
ballot is:
new text end
new text begin
(i) a marked optical scan ballot; or
new text end
new text begin (ii) a marked paper ballot indicating, at a minimum, the date of the election; the name
of the precinct; an electronically readable precinct identifier or ballot style indicator; and
the voter's votes for each office or question, generated from the voter's use of a touch screen
or other electronic device on which a complete ballot meeting the information requirements
of any applicable law was displayed electronicallynew text end .
new text begin
(c) The use of multiple ballot formats of electronic voting systems in a jurisdiction is
not a violation of a voter's right to vote in secret, provided that a record of the ballot formats
of electronic voting system used by a voter is not recorded by the election judges or any
other elections official in any form.
new text end
Sec. 101.
Minnesota Statutes 2022, section 206.83, is amended to read:
206.83 TESTING OF VOTING SYSTEMS.
deleted text begin Within 14deleted text end new text begin At least threenew text end days before deleted text begin election daydeleted text end new text begin voting equipment is usednew text end , the official
in charge of elections shall have the voting system tested to ascertain that the system will
correctly mark ballots using all methods supported by the system, including through assistive
technology, and count the votes cast for all candidates and on all questions. Public notice
of the time and place of the test must be given at least two days in advance by publication
once in official newspapers. The test must be observed by at least two election judges, who
are not of the same major political party, and must be open to representatives of the political
parties, candidates, the press, and the public. The test must be conducted by (1) processing
a preaudited group of ballots punched or marked to record a predetermined number of valid
votes for each candidate and on each question, and must include for each office one or more
ballot cards which have votes in excess of the number allowed by law in order to test the
ability of the voting system tabulator and electronic ballot marker to reject those votes; and
(2) processing an additional test deck of ballots marked using the electronic ballot marker
for the precinct, including ballots marked using the electronic ballot display, audio ballot
reader, and any assistive voting technology used with the electronic ballot marker. If any
error is detected, the cause must be ascertained and corrected and an errorless count must
be made before the voting system may be used in the election. After the completion of the
test, the programs used and ballot cards must be sealed, retained, and disposed of as provided
for paper ballots.
Sec. 102.
Minnesota Statutes 2022, section 206.845, subdivision 1, is amended to read:
Subdivision 1.
Prohibited connections.
The county auditor and municipal clerk must
secure ballot recording and tabulating systems physically and electronically against
unauthorized access. Except for wired connections within the polling place, ballot recording
and tabulating systems must not be connected to or operated on, directly or indirectly, any
electronic network, including a local area network, a wide-area network, the Internet, or the
World Wide Web. Wireless communications may not be used in any way in a vote recording
or vote tabulating system. Wireless, device-to-device capability is not permitted. No
connection by modem is permitted.
Transfer of information from the ballot recording or tabulating system to another system
for network distribution or broadcast must be made by disk, tape, or other physical means
of communication, other than direct or indirect electronic connection of the vote recording
or vote tabulating system.new text begin A county auditor or municipal clerk may not create or disclose,
or permit any other person to create or disclose, an electronic image of the hard drive of
any vote recording or tabulating system or any other component of an electronic voting
system, except as authorized in writing by the secretary of state or for the purpose of
conducting official duties as expressly authorized by law.
new text end
Sec. 103.
Minnesota Statutes 2022, section 206.845, is amended by adding a subdivision
to read:
new text begin Subd. 3. new text end
new text begin Cast vote records. new text end
new text begin
After the municipal clerk or county auditor has received
data from automatic tabulating equipment, textual data from the file is public, with the
following exceptions, which are protected nonpublic data under section 13.02:
new text end
new text begin
(1) data that indicate the date, time, or order in which a voter cast a ballot;
new text end
new text begin
(2) data that indicate the method with which a voter cast a ballot;
new text end
new text begin
(3) data files that do not include all ballots cast in a precinct;
new text end
new text begin
(4) data files that provide data in the order it was generated; and
new text end
new text begin
(5) data from precincts in which fewer than ten votes were cast.
new text end
new text begin
Data stored as images are protected nonpublic data under section 13.02.
new text end
Sec. 104.
Minnesota Statutes 2022, section 206.86, is amended by adding a subdivision
to read:
new text begin Subd. 5a. new text end
new text begin Ballots in precincts with multiple styles of voting system. new text end
new text begin
In the event the
results of a precinct are subject to a recount under section 204C.35 or 204C.36, or are subject
to a postelection review under section 206.89, and a ballot format as provided in section
206.80, paragraph (b), clause (2), was used by ten or fewer voters in the precinct, the election
judges from that precinct are not eligible to participate in conducting a recount or postelection
review in that precinct.
new text end
Sec. 105.
Minnesota Statutes 2022, section 206.90, subdivision 10, is amended to read:
Subd. 10.
Counting write-in votes.
new text begin Notwithstanding section 204C.22, subdivision 4,
new text end in precincts using optical scan voting systems, new text begin the ballot must be marked in the oval or other
target shape opposite the blank when a voter writes an individual's name on the line provided
for write-in votes in order to be counted. new text end The judges shall count the write-in votes and enter
the number of those votes on forms provided for the purpose. When the write-in votes are
recorded on a medium that cannot be examined for write-in votes by the automatic tabulating
equipment or the automatic tabulating equipment does not reject, with respect to write-in
votes, all votes for an office or question when the number of votes cast on it exceeds the
number which the voter is entitled to count, all ballot envelopes or other medium on which
write-in votes have been recorded must be serially numbered, starting with the number one
and the same number must be placed on the ballot card of the voter. The judges shall compare
the write-in votes with the votes cast on the ballot card. If the total number of votes for any
office exceeds the number allowed by law, a notation to that effect must be entered on the
back of the ballot card and the card must be returned to the counting center in an envelope
marked "defective ballots"; however, valid votes on ballot cards containing invalid votes
must be counted as provided in section 206.86, subdivision 5.
When the write-in votes are recorded on ballot cards that can be examined for write-in
votes by the automatic tabulating equipment and the automatic tabulating equipment rejects
all votes for an office or question when the number of votes cast on it exceeds the number
which the voter is entitled to cast, the judges shall examine the ballot cards with write-in
votes and count the valid write-in votes.
Sec. 106.
Minnesota Statutes 2022, section 207A.12, is amended to read:
207A.12 CONDUCTING PRESIDENTIAL NOMINATION PRIMARY.
(a) Except as otherwise provided by law, the presidential nomination primary must be
conducted, and the results canvassed and returned, in the manner provided by law for the
state primary.
(b) An individual seeking to vote at the presidential nomination primary must be
registered to vote pursuant to section 201.054, subdivision 1. The voter must request the
ballot of the party for whose candidate the individual wishes to vote. Notwithstanding section
204C.18, subdivision 1, the election judge must record in the polling place roster the name
of the political party whose ballot the voter requested. When posting voter history pursuant
to section 201.171, the county auditor must include the name of the political party whose
ballot the voter requested. The political party ballot selected by a voter is private data on
individuals as defined under section 13.02, subdivision 12, except as provided in section
201.091, subdivision 4a.new text begin A voter eligible to cast a ballot as provided in section 5B.06 must
be permitted to cast a ballot at the presidential nomination primary consistent with the
requirements of that section.
new text end
(c) Immediately after the state canvassing board declares the results of the presidential
nomination primary, the secretary of state must notify the chair of each party of the results.
(d) The results of the presidential nomination primary must bind the election of delegates
in each party.
Sec. 107.
Minnesota Statutes 2022, section 207A.15, subdivision 2, is amended to read:
Subd. 2.
Reimbursable local expenses.
(a) The secretary of state deleted text begin shalldeleted text end new text begin mustnew text end reimburse
the counties and municipalities for expenses incurred in the administration of the presidential
nomination primary from money contained in the presidential nomination primary elections
account. The following expenses are eligible for reimbursement: preparation and printing
of ballots; postage for absentee ballots; publication of deleted text begin the sample ballotdeleted text end new text begin notice to voters
pursuant to section 204D.16new text end ; preparation of polling places in an amount not to exceed $150
per polling place; preparation of electronic voting systems in an amount not to exceed $100
per precinct; compensation for temporary staff or overtime payments; salaries of election
judges; compensation of county canvassing board members; and other expenses as approved
by the secretary of state.
(b) Within 60 days after the results of a presidential nomination primary are certified
by the State Canvassing Board, the county auditor must submit a request for payment of
the costs incurred by the county for conducting the presidential nomination primary, and
the municipal clerk must submit a request for payment of the costs incurred by the
municipality for conducting the presidential nomination primary. The request for payment
must be submitted to the secretary of state, and must be accompanied by an itemized
description of actual county or municipal expenditures, including copies of invoices. In
addition, the county auditor or municipal clerk must certify that the request for reimbursement
is based on actual costs incurred by the county or municipality in the presidential nomination
primary.
(c) The secretary of state deleted text begin shalldeleted text end new text begin mustnew text end provide each county and municipality with the
appropriate forms for requesting payment and certifying expenses under this subdivision.
The secretary of state must not reimburse expenses unless the request for payment and
certification of costs has been submitted as provided in this subdivision. The secretary of
state must complete the issuance of reimbursements to the counties and municipalities no
later than 90 days after the results of the presidential nomination primary have been certified
by the State Canvassing Board.
new text begin EFFECTIVE DATE. new text end
new text begin
This section is effective December 1, 2023, or upon the secretary
of state's approval of the notice required by Minnesota Statutes, section 204D.16, paragraph
(b), whichever is earlier. The secretary of state must notify the revisor of statutes of the
approval date.
new text end
Sec. 108.
Minnesota Statutes 2022, section 208.05, is amended to read:
208.05 STATE CANVASSING BOARD.
The State Canvassing Board at its meeting on the date provided in section 204C.33 shall
open and canvass the returns made to the secretary of state for presidential electors and
alternates, prepare a statement of the number of votes cast for the persons receiving votes
for these offices, and declare the person or persons receiving the highest number of votes
for each office duly electednew text begin , except that if the Agreement Among the States to Elect the
President by National Popular Vote governs the appointment of presidential electors, the
State Canvassing Board shall declare duly elected the candidates for presidential electors
and alternates identified in accordance with the provisions of that agreementnew text end . When it appears
that more than the number of persons to be elected as presidential electors or alternates have
the highest and an equal number of votes, the secretary of state, in the presence of the board
shall decide by lot which of the persons shall be declared electednew text begin , except that if the Agreement
Among the States to Elect the President by National Popular Vote governs the appointment
of presidential electors, no such drawing of lots shall be conductednew text end . The governor shall
transmit to each person declared elected a certificate of election, signed by the governor,
sealed with the state seal, and countersigned by the secretary of state.
Sec. 109.
new text begin
[208.051] AGREEMENT AMONG THE STATES TO ELECT THE
PRESIDENT BY NATIONAL POPULAR VOTE.
new text end
new text begin
The Agreement Among the States to Elect the President by National Popular Vote is
enacted into law and entered into with all other states legally joining in it in substantially
the following form:
new text end
new text begin
Article I - Membership
new text end
new text begin
Any state of the United States and the District of Columbia may become a member of
this agreement by enacting this agreement.
new text end
new text begin
Article II - Right of the People in Member States to
Vote for President and Vice President
new text end
new text begin
Each member state shall conduct a statewide popular election for president and vice
president of the United States.
new text end
new text begin
Article III - Manner of Appointing Presidential Electors in Member States
new text end
new text begin
Prior to the time set by law for the meeting and voting by the presidential electors, the
chief election official of each member state shall determine the number of votes for each
presidential slate in each state of the United States and in the District of Columbia in which
votes have been cast in a statewide popular election and shall add such votes together to
produce a national popular vote total for each presidential slate. The chief election official
of each member state shall designate the presidential slate with the largest national popular
vote total as the national popular vote winner. The presidential elector certifying official of
each member state shall certify the appointment in that official's own state of the elector
slate nominated in that state in association with the national popular vote winner. At least
six days before the day fixed by law for the meeting and voting by the presidential electors,
each member state shall make a final determination of the number of popular votes cast in
the state for each presidential slate and shall communicate an official statement of such
determination within 24 hours to the chief election official of each other member state. The
chief election official of each member state shall treat as conclusive an official statement
containing the number of popular votes in a state for each presidential slate made by the
day established by federal law for making a state's final determination conclusive as to the
counting of electoral votes by Congress. In event of a tie for the national popular vote
winner, the presidential elector certifying official of each member state shall certify the
appointment of the elector slate nominated in association with the presidential slate receiving
the largest number of popular votes within that official's own state. If, for any reason, the
number of presidential electors nominated in a member state in association with the national
popular vote winner is less than or greater than that state's number of electoral votes, the
presidential candidate on the presidential slate that has been designated as the national
popular vote winner shall have the power to nominate the presidential electors for that state
and that state's presidential elector certifying official shall certify the appointment of such
nominees. The chief election official of each member state shall immediately release to the
public all vote counts or statements of votes as they are determined or obtained. This article
shall govern the appointment of presidential electors in each member state in any year in
which this agreement is, on July 20, in effect in states cumulatively possessing a majority
of the electoral votes.
new text end
new text begin
Article IV - Other Provisions
new text end
new text begin
This agreement shall take effect when states cumulatively possessing a majority of the
electoral votes have enacted this agreement in substantially the same form and the enactments
by such states have taken effect in each state. Any member state may withdraw from this
agreement, except that a withdrawal occurring six months or less before the end of a
president's term shall not become effective until a president or vice president shall have
been qualified to serve the next term. The chief executive of each member state shall promptly
notify the chief executive of all other states of when this agreement has been enacted and
has taken effect in that official's state, when the state has withdrawn from this agreement,
and when this agreement takes effect generally. This agreement shall terminate if the electoral
college is abolished. If any provision of this agreement is held invalid, the remaining
provisions shall not be affected.
new text end
new text begin
Article V - Definitions
new text end
new text begin
For purposes of this agreement:
new text end
new text begin
(1) "chief election official" means the state official or body that is authorized to certify
the total number of popular votes for each presidential slate;
new text end
new text begin
(2) "chief executive" means the governor of a state of the United States or the mayor of
the District of Columbia;
new text end
new text begin
(3) "elector slate" means a slate of candidates who have been nominated in a state for
the position of presidential elector in association with a presidential slate;
new text end
new text begin
(4) "presidential elector" means an elector for president and vice president of the United
States;
new text end
new text begin
(5) "presidential elector certifying official" means the state official or body that is
authorized to certify the appointment of the state's presidential electors;
new text end
new text begin
(6) "presidential slate" means a slate of two persons, the first of whom has been nominated
as a candidate for president of the United States and the second of whom has been nominated
as a candidate for vice president of the United States, or any legal successors to such persons,
regardless of whether both names appear on the ballot presented to the voter in a particular
state;
new text end
new text begin
(7) "state" means a state of the United States and the District of Columbia; and
new text end
new text begin
(8) "statewide popular election" means a general election in which votes are cast for
presidential slates by individual voters and counted on a statewide basis.
new text end
Sec. 110.
new text begin
[208.052] CONFLICT OF LAWS.
new text end
new text begin
When the Agreement Among the States to Elect the President by National Popular Vote
governs the appointment of presidential electors, the provisions of that agreement shall take
precedence over any conflicting law of this state.
new text end
Sec. 111.
Minnesota Statutes 2022, section 209.021, subdivision 2, is amended to read:
Subd. 2.
Notice filed with court.
If the contest relates to a nomination or election for
statewide office, the contestant shall file the notice of contest with the court administrator
of District Court in Ramsey County. For contests relating to any other office, the contestant
shall file the notice of contest with the court administrator of district court in the county
where the contestee deleted text begin residesdeleted text end new text begin maintains residencenew text end .
If the contest relates to a constitutional amendment, the contestant shall file the notice
of contest with the court administrator of District Court in Ramsey County. If the contest
relates to any other question, the contestant shall file the notice of contest with the court
administrator of district court for the county or any one of the counties where the question
appeared on the ballot.
Sec. 112.
new text begin
[211B.076] INTIMIDATION AND INTERFERENCE RELATED TO THE
PERFORMANCE OF DUTIES BY AN ELECTION OFFICIAL; PENALTIES.
new text end
new text begin Subdivision 1. new text end
new text begin Definition. new text end
new text begin
For the purposes of this section, "election official" means a
member of a canvassing board, the county auditor or municipal clerk charged with duties
relating to elections, a member of an absentee ballot board, an election judge, an election
judge trainee, or any other individual assigned by a state entity or municipal government
to perform official duties related to elections.
new text end
new text begin Subd. 2. new text end
new text begin Intimidation. new text end
new text begin
(a) A person may not directly or indirectly use or threaten force,
coercion, violence, restraint, damage, harm, or loss, including loss of employment or
economic reprisal, against another with the intent to influence an election official in the
performance of a duty of election administration.
new text end
new text begin
(b) In a civil action brought to prevent and restrain violations of this subdivision or to
require the payment of civil penalties, the plaintiff may show that the action or attempted
action would cause a reasonable person to feel intimidated. The plaintiff does not need to
show that the defendant intended to cause the victim to feel intimidated.
new text end
new text begin Subd. 3. new text end
new text begin Interfering with or hindering the administration of an election. new text end
new text begin
A person
may not intentionally hinder, interfere with, or prevent an election official's performance
of a duty related to election administration.
new text end
new text begin Subd. 4. new text end
new text begin Dissemination of personal information about an election official. new text end
new text begin
(a) A
person may not knowingly and without consent make publicly available, including but not
limited to through the Internet, personal information about an election official or an election
official's family or household member if:
new text end
new text begin
(1) the dissemination poses an imminent and serious threat to the official's safety or the
safety of an official's family or household member; and
new text end
new text begin
(2) the person making the information publicly available knows or reasonably should
know of any imminent and serious threat.
new text end
new text begin
(b) As used in this subdivision, "personal information" means the home address of the
election official or a member of an election official's family, directions to that home, or
photographs of that home.
new text end
new text begin Subd. 5. new text end
new text begin Obstructing access. new text end
new text begin
A person may not intentionally and physically obstruct
an election official's access to or egress from a polling place, meeting of a canvassing board,
place where ballots and elections equipment are located or stored, or any other place where
the election official performs a duty related to election administration.
new text end
new text begin Subd. 6. new text end
new text begin Tampering with voting equipment. new text end
new text begin
(a) A person may not access without
authorization, tamper with, or facilitate unauthorized access to or tampering with an electronic
voting system, electromechanical voting equipment, or an election night reporting system
before, during, or after any election required by law.
new text end
new text begin
(b) A person may not knowingly publish or cause to be published passwords or other
confidential information relating to an electronic voting system. In addition to any other
remedies and penalties provided by this section, the secretary of state, county auditor, or
municipal clerk must immediately revoke any authorized access rights of a person found
to be in violation of this paragraph.
new text end
new text begin Subd. 7. new text end
new text begin Tampering with ballot box. new text end
new text begin
A person may not willfully tamper with or open
a ballot box, including a ballot drop box, except for the purpose of conducting official duties
as expressly authorized by law.
new text end
new text begin Subd. 8. new text end
new text begin
Tampering with statewide voter registration system, registration list, or
polling place roster.
new text end
new text begin
Except for the purpose of conducting official duties as expressly
authorized by law, a person may not mutilate or erase any name, figure, or word on a voter
registration list or polling place roster; remove or destroy a registration list or polling place
roster; or mutilate, erase, or remove any part of a list or roster from the place where it has
been deposited with an intention to destroy it, to procure or prevent the election of any
person, or to prevent any voter from voting.
new text end
new text begin Subd. 9. new text end
new text begin Unauthorized access to statewide voter registration system. new text end
new text begin
A person may
not knowingly access, or attempt to access, the statewide voter registration system except
for the purpose of conducting official duties as expressly authorized by law.
new text end
new text begin Subd. 10. new text end
new text begin Vicarious liability; conspiracy. new text end
new text begin
A person may be held vicariously liable for
any damages resulting from the violation of this section and may be identified in an order
restraining violations of this section if that person:
new text end
new text begin
(1) intentionally aids, advises, hires, counsels, abets, incites, compels, or coerces a person
to violate any provision of this section or attempts to aid, advise, hire, counsel, abet, incite,
compel, or coerce a person to violate any provision of this section; or
new text end
new text begin
(2) conspires, combines, agrees, or arranges with another to either commit a violation
of this section or aid, advise, hire, counsel, abet, incite, compel, or coerce a third person to
violate any provision of this section.
new text end
new text begin Subd. 11. new text end
new text begin Criminal penalties; civil remedies. new text end
new text begin
(a) Except as otherwise provided, a person
who violates this section is guilty of a gross misdemeanor.
new text end
new text begin
(b) The attorney general, a county attorney, or an election official may bring a civil
action to prevent or restrain a violation of this section if there is a reasonable basis to believe
that an individual or entity is committing or intends to commit a prohibited act.
new text end
new text begin
(c) The attorney general, or an election official injured by an act prohibited by this
section, may bring a civil action pursuant to section 8.31 to recover damages, together with
costs of investigation and reasonable attorney fees, and receive other equitable relief as
determined by the court. An action brought by an election official under section 8.31,
subdivision 3a, is in the public interest. In addition to all other damages, the court may
impose a civil penalty of up to $1,000 for each violation.
new text end
new text begin
(d) Civil remedies allowable under this section are cumulative and do not restrict any
other right or remedy otherwise available. An action for a penalty or remedy under this
section must be brought within two years of the date the violation is alleged to have occurred.
The complaint process provided in sections 211B.31 to 211B.36 does not apply to violations
of this section.
new text end
new text begin EFFECTIVE DATE. new text end
new text begin
This section is effective July 1, 2023, and applies to crimes
committed on or after that date.
new text end
Sec. 113.
Minnesota Statutes 2022, section 211B.11, subdivision 1, is amended to read:
Subdivision 1.
Soliciting near polling places.
new text begin (a) new text end A person deleted text begin may not display campaign
material, post signs,deleted text end new text begin must notnew text end ask, solicit, or in any manner try to induce or persuade a voter
new text begin to vote for or refrain from voting for a candidate or ballot question new text end new text begin (1) new text end within a polling place
deleted text begin ordeleted text end new text begin , (2)new text end within 100 feet of the building in which a polling place is situated, or new text begin (3) new text end anywhere
on the public property on which a polling place is situated, on primary or election day deleted text begin to
vote for or refrain from voting for a candidate or ballot questiondeleted text end .
deleted text begin A person may not provide political badges, political buttons, or other political insignia
to be worn at or about the polling place on the day of a primary or election. A political
badge, political button, or other political insignia may not be worn at or about the polling
place on primary or election day.deleted text end new text begin (b) During voting hours throughout the absentee voting
period and on the day of an election, a person must not wear, exhibit, or distribute in a
polling place, or within 100 feet of a building where a polling place is located, any item
that displays:
new text end
new text begin
(1) the name, likeness, logo, or slogan of a candidate who appears on the ballot;
new text end
new text begin
(2) the number, title, subject, slogan, or logo of a ballot question that appears on the
ballot; or
new text end
new text begin
(3) the name, likeness, logo, or slogan of a political party represented by a candidate on
the ballot.
new text end
new text begin
For purposes of this paragraph, "item" includes pamphlets, advertisements, flyers, signs,
banners, stickers, buttons, badges, pencils, pens, shirts, hats, or any similar item.
new text end
new text begin (c) new text end This section applies to areas established by the county auditor or municipal clerk for
absentee new text begin or earlynew text end voting as provided in chapter 203B.
new text begin
(d) This section applies only during the hours in which a polling place is open for voting.
new text end
new text begin (e) new text end Nothing in this subdivision prohibits the distribution of "I VOTED" stickers as
provided in section 204B.49.
Sec. 114.
Minnesota Statutes 2022, section 211B.15, subdivision 8, is amended to read:
Subd. 8.
Permitted activity; political party.
It is not a violation of this section for a
political party, as defined in section 200.02, subdivision deleted text begin 7deleted text end new text begin 6new text end , to form a nonprofit corporation
for the sole purpose of holding real property to be used exclusively as the party's
headquarters.
Sec. 115.
Minnesota Statutes 2022, section 211B.20, subdivision 1, is amended to read:
Subdivision 1.
Prohibition.
(a) It is unlawful for a person, either directly or indirectly,
to deny access to an apartment house, dormitory, nursing home, manufactured home park,
other multiple unit facility used as a residence, or an area in which two or more single-family
dwellings are located on private roadways to a candidate who has:
(1) organized a campaign committee under applicable federal or state law;
(2) filed a financial report as required by section 211A.02; or
(3) filed an affidavit of candidacy for elected office.
A candidate granted access under this section must be allowed to be accompanied by
campaign volunteers.
(b) Access to a facility or area is only required if it is located within the district or territory
that will be represented by the office to which the candidate seeks election, and the candidate
and any accompanying campaign volunteers seek access exclusively for the purpose of
campaigning for a candidate or registering voters. The candidate must be seeking election
to office at the next general or special election to be held for that office.
(c) A candidate and any accompanying campaign volunteers granted access under this
section must be permitted to new text begin knock on the doors of individual units to speak with residents,
and to new text end leave campaign materials for residents at their doors, except that the manager of a
nursing home may direct that the campaign materials be left at a central location within the
facility. The campaign materials must be left in an orderly manner.
(d) If a facility or area contains multiple buildings, a candidate and accompanying
volunteers must be permitted to access more than one building on a single visit, but access
is limited to only one building at a time. If multiple candidates are traveling together, each
candidate and that candidate's accompanying volunteers is limited to one building at a time,
but all of the candidates and accompanying volunteers traveling together must not be
restricted to accessing the same building at the same time.
(e) A violation of this section is a petty misdemeanor.
Sec. 116.
Minnesota Statutes 2022, section 211B.32, subdivision 1, is amended to read:
Subdivision 1.
Administrative remedy; exhaustion.
(a) Except as provided in deleted text begin paragraphdeleted text end new text begin
paragraphsnew text end (b)new text begin and (c)new text end , a complaint alleging a violation of chapter 211A or 211B must be
filed with the office. The complaint must be finally disposed of by the office before the
alleged violation may be prosecuted by a county attorney.
(b) Complaints arising under those sections and related to those individuals and
associations specified in section 10A.022, subdivision 3, must be filed with the Campaign
Finance and Public Disclosure Board.
new text begin
(c) Violations of section 211B.076 may only be enforced as provided in that section.
new text end
Sec. 117.
Minnesota Statutes 2022, section 367.03, subdivision 6, is amended to read:
Subd. 6.
Vacancies.
(a) When a vacancy occurs in a town office, the town board shall
fill the vacancy by appointment. Except as provided in paragraph (b), the person appointed
shall hold office until the next annual town election, when a successor shall be elected for
the unexpired term.
(b) When a vacancy occurs in a town office:
(1) with more than one year remaining in the term; and
(2) on or after the 14th day before the first day to file an affidavit of candidacy for the
town election;
the vacancy must be filled by appointment. The person appointed serves until the next annual
town election following the election for which affidavits of candidacy are to be filed, when
a successor shall be elected for the unexpired term.
(c) A vacancy in the office of supervisor must be filled by an appointment committee
comprised of the remaining supervisors and the town clerk.
(d) Any person appointed to fill the vacancy in the office of supervisor must, upon
assuming the office, be an eligible voter, be 21 years of age, and have deleted text begin resideddeleted text end new text begin maintained
residencenew text end in the town for at least 30 days.
(e) When, because of a vacancy, more than one supervisor is to be chosen at the same
election, candidates for the offices of supervisor shall file for one of the specific terms being
filled.
(f) When, for any reason, the town board or the appointment committee fails to fill a
vacancy in the position of an elected town officer by appointment, a special election may
be called. To call a special election, the supervisors and town clerk, or any two of them
together with at least 12 other town freeholders, must file a statement in the town clerk's
office. The statement must tell why the election is called and that the interests of the town
require the election. When the town board or the appointment committee fails to fill a
vacancy by appointment, a special town election may also be called on petition of 20 percent
of the electors of the town. The percentage is of the number of voters at the last general
election. A special town election must be conducted in the manner required for the annual
town election.
(g) Law enforcement vacancies must be filled by appointment by the town board.
Sec. 118.
Minnesota Statutes 2022, section 447.32, subdivision 4, is amended to read:
Subd. 4.
Candidates; ballots; certifying election.
A person who wants to be a candidate
for the hospital board shall file an affidavit of candidacy for the election either as member
at large or as a member representing the city or town where the candidate deleted text begin residesdeleted text end new text begin maintains
residencenew text end . The affidavit of candidacy must be filed with the city or town clerk not more
than 98 days nor less than 84 days before the first Tuesday after the first Monday in
November of the year in which the general election is held. The city or town clerk must
forward the affidavits of candidacy to the clerk of the hospital district or, for the first election,
the clerk of the most populous city or town immediately after the last day of the filing period.
A candidate may withdraw from the election by filing an affidavit of withdrawal with the
clerk of the district no later than 5:00 p.m. two days after the last day to file affidavits of
candidacy.
Voting must be by secret ballot. The clerk shall prepare, at the expense of the district,
necessary ballots for the election of officers. Ballots must be prepared as provided in the
rules of the secretary of state. The ballots must be marked and initialed by at least two judges
as official ballots and used exclusively at the election. Any proposition to be voted on may
be printed on the ballot provided for the election of officers. The hospital board may also
authorize the use of voting systems subject to chapter 206. Enough election judges may be
appointed to receive the votes at each polling place. The election judges shall act as clerks
of election, count the ballots cast, and submit them to the board for canvass.
After canvassing the election, the board shall issue a certificate of election to the candidate
who received the largest number of votes cast for each office. The clerk shall deliver the
certificate to the person entitled to it in person or by certified mail. Each person certified
shall file an acceptance and oath of office in writing with the clerk within 30 days after the
date of delivery or mailing of the certificate. The board may fill any office as provided in
subdivision 1 if the person elected fails to qualify within 30 days, but qualification is effective
if made before the board acts to fill the vacancy.
Sec. 119. new text begin REPEALER.
new text end
new text begin Subdivision 1. new text end
new text begin Caucus participation. new text end
new text begin
Minnesota Statutes 2022, section 202A.16,
new text end
new text begin
is
repealed.
new text end
new text begin Subd. 2. new text end
new text begin Ballot order; partisan candidates. new text end
new text begin
Minnesota Statutes 2022, sections 204D.04,
subdivision 1; and 204D.13, subdivisions 2 and 3,
new text end
new text begin
are repealed.
new text end
new text begin Subd. 3. new text end
new text begin Absentee voting. new text end
new text begin
Minnesota Statutes 2022, section 203B.081, subdivision 2,
new text end
new text begin
is repealed effective June 1, 2023.
new text end
Sec. 120. new text begin EARLY VOTING CERTIFICATION.
new text end
new text begin
The secretary of state must certify to the revisor of statutes that the statewide voter
registration system has been tested and shown to properly allow for tracking of the
information required to conduct early voting and can handle the expected volume of use.
As used in this article, "early voting certification" means the certification required by this
section.
new text end
ARTICLE 6
CAMPAIGN FINANCE
Section 1.
Minnesota Statutes 2022, section 10A.01, subdivision 5, is amended to read:
Subd. 5.
Associated business.
"Associated business" means an association, corporation,
partnership, limited liability company, limited liability partnership, or other organized legal
entity from which the individualnew text begin or the individual's spousenew text end receives compensation in excess
of $250, except for actual and reasonable expenses, in any month new text begin during the reporting period
new text end as a director, officer, owner, member, partner, employer or employee, or whose securities
the individualnew text begin or the individual's spousenew text end holds worth more than $10,000 at fair market value.
Sec. 2.
Minnesota Statutes 2022, section 10A.01, is amended by adding a subdivision to
read:
new text begin Subd. 12a. new text end
new text begin Designated lobbyist. new text end
new text begin
"Designated lobbyist" means the lobbyist responsible
for reporting the lobbying disbursements and activity of the entity the lobbyist represents.
new text end
Sec. 3.
Minnesota Statutes 2022, section 10A.01, is amended by adding a subdivision to
read:
new text begin Subd. 17d. new text end
new text begin General lobbying category. new text end
new text begin
"General lobbying category" means an area of
interest for lobbying for an entity that is on a list of categories specified by the board.
new text end
Sec. 4.
Minnesota Statutes 2022, section 10A.01, is amended by adding a subdivision to
read:
new text begin Subd. 19a. new text end
new text begin Legislative action. new text end
new text begin
"Legislative action" means any of the following:
new text end
new text begin
(1) the development of prospective legislation, including the development of amendment
language to prospective legislation;
new text end
new text begin
(2) the review, modification, adoption, or rejection by a member of the legislature or an
employee of the legislature, if applicable, of any (i) bill, (ii) amendment, (iii) resolution,
(iv) confirmation considered by the legislature, or (v) report;
new text end
new text begin
(3) the development of, in conjunction with a constitutional officer, prospective legislation
or a request for support or opposition to introduced legislation; and
new text end
new text begin
(4) the action of the governor in approving or vetoing any act of the legislature or portion
of an act of the legislature.
new text end
Sec. 5.
Minnesota Statutes 2022, section 10A.01, subdivision 21, is amended to read:
Subd. 21.
Lobbyist.
(a) "Lobbyist" means an individual:
(1) engaged for pay or other consideration of more than $3,000 from all sources in any
year:
(i) for the purpose of attempting to influence legislative or administrative action, or the
official action of a deleted text begin metropolitan governmental unitdeleted text end new text begin political subdivisionnew text end , by communicating
or urging others to communicate with public or local officials; or
(ii) from a business whose primary source of revenue is derived from facilitating
government relations or government affairs services deleted text begin between two third partiesdeleted text end new text begin if the
individual's job duties include offering direct or indirect consulting or advice that helps the
business provide those services to clientsnew text end ; or
(2) who spends more than deleted text begin $250deleted text end new text begin $3,000 of the individual's personal fundsnew text end , not including
the individual's own traveling expenses and membership dues, in any year for the purpose
of attempting to influence legislative or administrative action, or the official action of a
deleted text begin metropolitan governmental unitdeleted text end new text begin political subdivisionnew text end , by communicating or urging others
to communicate with public or local officials.
(b) "Lobbyist" does not include:
(1) a public official;
(2) an employee of the state, including an employee of any of the public higher education
systems;
(3) an elected local official;
(4) a nonelected local official or an employee of a political subdivision acting in an
official capacity, unless the nonelected official or employee of a political subdivision spends
more than 50 hours in any month attempting to influence legislative or administrative action,
or the official action of a deleted text begin metropolitan governmental unitdeleted text end new text begin political subdivisionnew text end other than
the political subdivision employing the official or employee, by communicating or urging
others to communicate with public or local officials, including time spent monitoring
legislative or administrative action, or the official action of a deleted text begin metropolitan governmental
unitdeleted text end new text begin political subdivisionnew text end , and related research, analysis, and compilation and dissemination
of information relating to legislative or administrative policy in this state, or to the policies
of deleted text begin metropolitan governmental unitsdeleted text end new text begin political subdivisionsnew text end ;
(5) a party or the party's representative appearing in a proceeding before a state board,
commission, or agency of the executive branch unless the board, commission, or agency is
taking administrative action;
(6) an individual while engaged in selling goods or services to be paid for by public
funds;
(7) a news medium or its employees or agents while engaged in the publishing or
broadcasting of news items, editorial comments, or paid advertisements which directly or
indirectly urge official action;
(8) a paid expert witness whose testimony is requested by the body before which the
witness is appearing, but only to the extent of preparing or delivering testimony; or
(9) a party or the party's representative appearing to present a claim to the legislature
and communicating to legislators only by the filing of a claim form and supporting documents
and by appearing at public hearings on the claim.
(c) An individual who volunteers personal time to work without pay or other consideration
on a lobbying campaign, and who does not spend more than the limit in paragraph (a), clause
(2), need not register as a lobbyist.
(d) An individual who provides administrative support to a lobbyist and whose salary
and administrative expenses attributable to lobbying activities are reported as lobbying
expenses by the lobbyist, but who does not communicate or urge others to communicate
with public or local officials, need not register as a lobbyist.
Sec. 6.
Minnesota Statutes 2022, section 10A.01, subdivision 26, is amended to read:
Subd. 26.
Noncampaign disbursement.
(a) "Noncampaign disbursement" means a
purchase or payment of money or anything of value made, or an advance of credit incurred,
or a donation in kind received, by a principal campaign committee for any of the following
purposes:
(1) payment for accounting and legal services;
(2) return of a contribution to the source;
(3) repayment of a loan made to the principal campaign committee by that committee;
(4) return of a public subsidy;
(5) payment for food, beverages, and necessary utensils and supplies, entertainment,
and facility rental for a fundraising event;
(6) services for a constituent by a member of the legislature or a constitutional officer
in the executive branch as provided in section 10A.173, subdivision 1;
(7) payment for food and beverages consumed by a candidate or volunteers while they
are engaged in campaign activities;
(8) payment for food or a beverage consumed while attending a reception or meeting
directly related to legislative duties;
(9) payment of expenses incurred by elected or appointed leaders of a legislative caucus
in carrying out their leadership responsibilities;
(10) payment by a principal campaign committee of the candidate's expenses for serving
in public office, other than for personal uses;
(11) costs of child care for the candidate's children when campaigning;
(12) fees paid to attend a campaign school;
(13) costs of a postelection party during the election year when a candidate's name will
no longer appear on a ballot or the general election is concluded, whichever occurs first;
(14) interest on loans paid by a principal campaign committee on outstanding loans;
(15) filing fees;
(16) post-general election holiday or seasonal cards, thank-you notes, or advertisements
in the news media mailed or published prior to the end of the election cycle;
(17) the cost of campaign material purchased to replace defective campaign material, if
the defective material is destroyed without being used;
(18) contributions to a party unit;
(19) payments for funeral gifts or memorials;
(20) the cost of a magnet less than six inches in diameter containing legislator contact
information and distributed to constituents;
(21) costs associated with a candidate attending a political party state or national
convention in this state;
(22) other purchases or payments specified in board rules or advisory opinions as being
for any purpose other than to influence the nomination or election of a candidate or to
promote or defeat a ballot question;
(23) costs paid to a third party for processing contributions made by a credit card, debit
card, or electronic check;
(24) a contribution to a fund established to support a candidate's participation in a recount
of ballots affecting that candidate's election;
(25) costs paid by a candidate's principal campaign committee for a single reception
given in honor of the candidate's retirement from public office after the filing period for
affidavits of candidacy for that office has closed;
(26) a donation from a terminating principal campaign committee to the state general
fund;
(27) a donation from a terminating principal campaign committee to a county obligated
to incur special election expenses due to that candidate's resignation from state office; deleted text begin and
deleted text end
(28) during a period starting January 1 in the year following a general election and ending
on December 31 of the year of general election, total payments of up to $3,000 for security
expenses for a candidate, including home security hardware, maintenance of home security
hardware, identity theft monitoring services, and credit monitoring servicesdeleted text begin .deleted text end new text begin ;
new text end
new text begin
(29) costs to support a candidate's principal campaign committee's participation in a
recount of ballots affecting that candidate's election;
new text end
new text begin
(30) costs of running a transition office for a winning state constitutional office candidate
during the first three months after election; and
new text end
new text begin
(31) costs paid to repair or replace campaign property that is documented to have been
lost, damaged, or stolen, including but not limited to campaign lawn signs.
new text end
(b) The board must determine whether an activity involves a noncampaign disbursement
within the meaning of this subdivision.
(c) A noncampaign disbursement is considered to be made in the year in which the
candidate made the purchase of goods or services or incurred an obligation to pay for goods
or services.
Sec. 7.
Minnesota Statutes 2022, section 10A.01, is amended by adding a subdivision to
read:
new text begin Subd. 26b. new text end
new text begin Official action of a political subdivision. new text end
new text begin
"Official action of a political
subdivision" means any action that requires a vote or approval by one or more elected local
officials while acting in their official capacity; or an action by an appointed or employed
local official to make, to recommend, or to vote on as a member of the governing body,
major decisions regarding the expenditure or investment of public money.
new text end
Sec. 8.
Minnesota Statutes 2022, section 10A.01, subdivision 30, is amended to read:
Subd. 30.
Political party unit or party unit.
"Political party unit" or "party unit" means
the state committee deleted text begin ordeleted text end new text begin ,new text end the party organization within a house of the legislature, deleted text begin congressional
district, county, legislative district, municipality, or precinctdeleted text end new text begin or any other party organization
designated by the chair of the political party in an annual certification of party units provided
to the boardnew text end .
Sec. 9.
Minnesota Statutes 2022, section 10A.01, is amended by adding a subdivision to
read:
new text begin Subd. 35c. new text end
new text begin Specific subject of interest. new text end
new text begin
"Specific subject of interest" means a particular
topic or area of lobbying interest within a general lobbying category.
new text end
Sec. 10.
Minnesota Statutes 2022, section 10A.022, subdivision 3, is amended to read:
Subd. 3.
Investigation authority; complaint process.
(a) The board may investigate
any alleged or potential violation of this chapter. The board may also investigate an alleged
or potential violation of section 211B.04, 211B.12, or 211B.15 by or related to a candidate,
treasurer, principal campaign committee, political committee, political fund, or party unit,
as those terms are defined in this chapter. The board may only investigate an alleged violation
if the board:
(1) receives a written complaint alleging a violation;
(2) discovers a potential violation as a result of an audit conducted by the board; or
(3) discovers a potential violation as a result of a staff review.
(b) When the board investigates the allegations made in a written complaint and the
investigation reveals other potential violations that were not included in the complaint, the
board may investigate the potential violations not alleged in the complaint only after making
a determination under paragraph (d) that probable cause exists to believe a violation that
warrants a formal investigation has occurred.
(c) Upon receipt of a written complaint filed with the board, the board chair or another
board member designated by the chair shall promptly make a determination as to whether
the complaint alleges a prima facie violation. If a determination is made that the complaint
does not allege a prima facie violation, the complaint shall be dismissed without prejudice
and the complainant and the subject of the complaint must be promptly notified of the
reasons the complaint did not allege a prima facie violation. The notice to the subject of the
complaint must include a copy of the complaint. If the complainant files a revised complaint
regarding the same facts and the same subject, the prima facie determination must be
completed by a board member other than the member who made the initial determination
and who does not support the same political party as the member who made the initial
determination. The chair may order that the prima facie determination for any complaint
be made by the full board and must order that the prima facie determination for a complaint
being submitted for the third time be made by the full board.
(d) If a determination is made that the complaint alleges a prima facie violation, the
board shall, within deleted text begin 45deleted text end new text begin 60new text end days of the prima facie determination, make findings and
conclusions as to whether probable cause exists to believe the alleged violation that warrants
a formal investigation has occurred. Any party filing a complaint and any party against
whom a complaint is filed must be given an opportunity to be heard by the board prior to
the board's determination as to whether probable cause exists to believe a violation that
warrants a formal investigation has occurred.
(e) Upon a determination by the board that probable cause exists to believe a violation
that warrants a formal investigation has occurred, the board must undertake an investigation
under subdivision 2 and must issue an order at the conclusion of the investigation, except
that if the complaint alleges a violation of section 10A.25 or 10A.27, the board must either
enter a conciliation agreement or make public findings and conclusions as to whether a
violation has occurred and must issue an order within 60 days after the probable cause
determination has been made. Prior to making findings and conclusions in an investigation,
the board must offer the subject of the complaint an opportunity to answer the allegations
of the complaint in writing and to appear before the board to address the matter. The deadline
for action on a written complaintnew text begin , including but not limited to issuance of a probable cause
determination in accordance with paragraph (d), entering into a conciliation agreement, or
issuance of public findingsnew text end may be extended by majority vote of the board.
Sec. 11.
Minnesota Statutes 2022, section 10A.025, subdivision 4, is amended to read:
Subd. 4.
Changes and corrections.
Material changes in information previously submitted
and corrections to a report or statement must be reported in writing to the board within ten
days following the date of the event prompting the change or the date upon which the person
filing became aware of the inaccuracy. The change or correction must identify the form and
the paragraph containing the information to be changed or corrected.new text begin A request from the
board to a lobbyist to provide more detailed information about a specific subject of interest
disclosed on a lobbyist disbursement report is a change or correction governed by this
subdivision.
new text end
A person who willfully fails to report a material change or correction is subject to a civil
penalty imposed by the board of up to $3,000. A willful violation of this subdivision is a
gross misdemeanor.
The board must send a written notice to any individual who fails to file a report required
by this subdivision. If the individual fails to file the required report within ten business days
after the notice was sent, the board may impose a late filing fee of $25 per day up to $1,000
starting on the 11th day after the notice was sent. The board may send an additional notice
by certified mail to an individual who fails to file a report within ten business days after the
first notice was sent by the board. The certified notice must state that if the individual does
not file the requested report within ten business days after the certified notice was sent, the
individual may be subject to a civil penalty for failure to file a report. An individual who
fails to file a report required by this subdivision within ten business days after the certified
notice was sent by the board is subject to a civil penalty imposed by the board of up to
$1,000.
Sec. 12.
Minnesota Statutes 2022, section 10A.03, subdivision 2, is amended to read:
Subd. 2.
Form.
The board must prescribe a registration form, which must include:
(1) the name, address, and email address of the lobbyist;
(2) the principal place of business of the lobbyist;
(3) the name and address of each individual, association, political subdivision, or public
higher education system, if any, by whom the lobbyist is retained or employed or on whose
behalf the lobbyist appears;
(4) the website address of each association, political subdivision, or public higher
education system identified under clause (3), if the entity maintains a website; deleted text begin and
deleted text end
(5) deleted text begin adeleted text end new text begin thenew text end general deleted text begin description of the subject or subjectsdeleted text end new text begin lobbying categoriesnew text end on which the
lobbyist expects to lobbydeleted text begin .deleted text end new text begin on behalf of a represented entity; and
new text end
new text begin (6) new text end if the lobbyist lobbies on behalf of an association, deleted text begin the registration form must includedeleted text end
the name and address of the officers and directors of the association.
Sec. 13.
Minnesota Statutes 2022, section 10A.03, is amended by adding a subdivision to
read:
new text begin Subd. 6. new text end
new text begin General lobbying categories and specific subjects of interest. new text end
new text begin
A list of general
lobbying categories and specific subjects of interest must be specified by the board and
updated periodically based on public comment and information provided by lobbyists. The
board must publish on its website the current list of general lobbying categories and specific
subjects of interest. Chapter 14 and section 14.386 do not apply to the specification,
publication, or periodic updates of the list of general lobbying categories and specific subjects
of interest.
new text end
Sec. 14.
Minnesota Statutes 2022, section 10A.04, subdivision 3, is amended to read:
Subd. 3.
Information to lobbyist.
An deleted text begin employer or employee aboutdeleted text end new text begin entity or lobbyistnew text end
whose activities deleted text begin adeleted text end new text begin are reported to the board by another new text end lobbyist is required to deleted text begin report mustdeleted text end
provide the information required by subdivision 4 to the lobbyist no later than five days
before the prescribed filing date.
Sec. 15.
Minnesota Statutes 2022, section 10A.04, subdivision 4, is amended to read:
Subd. 4.
Content.
(a) A report under this section must include information the board
requires from the registration form and the information required by this subdivision for the
reporting period.
new text begin
(b) A lobbyist must report the specific subjects of interest for an entity represented by
the lobbyist on each report submitted under this section. A lobbyist must describe a specific
subject of interest in the report with enough information to show the particular issue of
importance to the entity represented.
new text end
deleted text begin (b)deleted text end new text begin (c)new text end A lobbyist must report deleted text begin the lobbyist's total disbursements on lobbying, separately
listing lobbying to influence legislative action, lobbying to influence administrative action,
and lobbying to influence the official actions of a metropolitan governmental unit, and a
breakdown of disbursements for each of those kinds of lobbying into categories specified
by the board, including but not limited to the cost of publication and distribution of each
publication used in lobbying; other printing; media, including the cost of production; postage;
travel; fees, including allowances; entertainment; telephone and telegraph; and other
expenses.deleted text end new text begin every state agency that had administrative action that the represented entity sought
to influence during the reporting period. The lobbyist must report the specific subjects of
interest for each administrative action and the revisor rule draft number assigned to the
administrative rulemaking.
new text end
new text begin
(d) A lobbyist must report every political subdivision that considered official action that
the represented entity sought to influence during the reporting period. The lobbyist must
report the specific subjects of interest for each action.
new text end
new text begin
(e) A lobbyist must report general lobbying categories and up to four specific subjects
of interest related to each general lobbying category on which the lobbyist attempted to
influence legislative action during the reporting period. If the lobbyist attempted to influence
legislative action on more than four specific subjects of interest for a general lobbying
category, the lobbyist, in consultation with the represented entity, must determine which
four specific subjects of interest were the entity's highest priorities during the reporting
period and report only those four subjects.
new text end
new text begin
(f) A lobbyist must report the Public Utilities Commission project name for each rate
setting, power plant and powerline siting, or granting of certification of need before the
Public Utilities Commission that the represented entity sought to influence during the
reporting period.
new text end
deleted text begin (c)deleted text end new text begin (g)new text end A lobbyist must report the amount and nature of each gift, item, or benefit,
excluding contributions to a candidate, equal in value to $5 or more, given or paid to any
official, as defined in section 10A.071, subdivision 1, by the lobbyist or an employer or
employee of the lobbyist. The list must include the name and address of each official to
whom the gift, item, or benefit was given or paid and the date it was given or paid.
deleted text begin (d)deleted text end new text begin (h)new text end A lobbyist must report each original source of money in excess of $500 in any
year used for the purpose of lobbying to influence legislative action, administrative action,
or the official action of a deleted text begin metropolitan governmental unitdeleted text end new text begin political subdivisionnew text end . The list must
include the name, address, and employer, or, if self-employed, the occupation and principal
place of business, of each payer of money in excess of $500.
deleted text begin (e)deleted text end new text begin (i)new text end On deleted text begin thedeleted text end new text begin eachnew text end report deleted text begin due June 15deleted text end , deleted text begin thedeleted text end new text begin anew text end lobbyist must deleted text begin provide adeleted text end new text begin disclose thenew text end general
deleted text begin description of the subjectsdeleted text end new text begin lobbying categories that werenew text end lobbied new text begin on new text end in the deleted text begin previous 12
monthsdeleted text end new text begin reporting periodnew text end .
new text begin EFFECTIVE DATE. new text end
new text begin
This section is effective January 1, 2024.
new text end
Sec. 16.
Minnesota Statutes 2022, section 10A.04, subdivision 6, is amended to read:
Subd. 6.
Principal reports.
(a) A principal must report to the board as required in this
subdivision by March 15 for the preceding calendar year.
(b) deleted text begin Except as provided in paragraph (d),deleted text end The principal must report the total amount,
rounded to the nearest deleted text begin $20,000deleted text end new text begin $10,000new text end , spent by the principal during the preceding calendar
year deleted text begin to influence legislative action, administrative action, and the official action of
metropolitan governmental units.deleted text end new text begin on each type of lobbying listed below:
new text end
new text begin
(1) lobbying to influence legislative action;
new text end
new text begin
(2) lobbying to influence administrative action, other than lobbying described in clause
(3);
new text end
new text begin
(3) lobbying to influence administrative action in cases of rate setting, power plant and
powerline siting, and granting of certificates of need under section 216B.243; and
new text end
new text begin
(4) lobbying to influence official action of a political subdivision.
new text end
(c) deleted text begin Except as provided in paragraph (d),deleted text end new text begin For each type of lobbying listed in paragraph
(b),new text end the principal must report deleted text begin under this subdivisiondeleted text end a total amount that includes:
(1) new text begin the portion of new text end all direct paymentsnew text begin for compensation and benefits paidnew text end by the principal
to lobbyists in this statenew text begin for that type of lobbyingnew text end ;
(2) new text begin the portion of new text end all expenditures for advertising, mailing, research,new text begin consulting, surveys,
expert testimony, studies, reports,new text end analysis, compilation and dissemination of information,new text begin
social medianew text end and public relations campaigns deleted text begin related to legislative action, administrative
action, or the official action of metropolitan governmental unitsdeleted text end new text begin , and legal counsel used to
support that type of lobbyingnew text end in this state; and
(3) new text begin a reasonable good faith estimate of the portion of new text end all salaries and administrativenew text begin
overheadnew text end expenses attributable to activities of the principal deleted text begin relating to efforts to influence
legislative action, administrative action, or the official action of metropolitan governmental
unitsdeleted text end new text begin for that type of lobbyingnew text end in this state.
deleted text begin
(d) A principal that must report spending to influence administrative action in cases of
rate setting, power plant and powerline siting, and granting of certificates of need under
section 216B.243 must report those amounts as provided in this subdivision, except that
they must be reported separately and not included in the totals required under paragraphs
(b) and (c).
deleted text end
new text begin
(d) The principal must report disbursements made and obligations incurred that exceed
$2,000 for paid advertising used for the purpose of urging members of the public to contact
public or local officials to influence official actions during the reporting period. Paid
advertising includes the cost to boost the distribution of an advertisement on social media.
The report must provide the date that the advertising was purchased, the name and address
of the vendor, a description of the advertising purchased, and any specific subjects of interest
addressed by the advertisement.
new text end
new text begin EFFECTIVE DATE. new text end
new text begin
This section is effective January 1, 2024.
new text end
Sec. 17.
Minnesota Statutes 2022, section 10A.04, subdivision 9, is amended to read:
Subd. 9.
Reporting by multiple lobbyists representing the same entity.
Clauses (1)
to (6) apply when a single individual, association, political subdivision, or public higher
education system is represented by more than one lobbyist.
(1) The entity must appoint one designated lobbyist to report lobbyist disbursements
made by the entity.new text begin An entity represented by more than one lobbyist may only have one
designated lobbyist at any given time.new text end The designated lobbyist must indicate that status on
the periodic reports of lobbyist disbursements.
(2) A reporting lobbyist may consent to report on behalf of one or more other lobbyists
for the same entity, in which case, the other lobbyists are persons whose activities the
reporting lobbyist must disclose and are subject to the disclosure requirements of subdivision
3. Lobbyist disbursement reports filed by a reporting lobbyist must include the names and
registration numbers of the other lobbyists whose activities are included in the report.
(3) Lobbyists whose activities are accounted for by a reporting lobbyist are not required
to file lobbyist disbursement reports.
(4) A lobbyist whose lobbying disbursements are provided to the board through a
reporting lobbyist must supply all relevant information on disbursements to the reporting
lobbyist no later than five days before the prescribed filing date.
(5) The reporting periods and due dates for a reporting lobbyist are those provided in
subdivision 2. The late filing provisions in subdivision 5 apply to reports required by this
subdivision.
(6) The reporting lobbyist must indicate the names and registration numbers of any
lobbyists who did not provide their lobbying disbursements for inclusion in a report. The
late filing provisions in subdivision 5 apply to lobbyists who fail to report information to
the reporting lobbyist.
Sec. 18.
Minnesota Statutes 2022, section 10A.05, is amended to read:
10A.05 LOBBYIST REPORT.
Within 30 days after each lobbyist filing date set by section 10A.04, the executive director
of the board must publish the names of the lobbyists registered who were not previously
reported, the names of the individuals, associations, political subdivisions, or public higher
education systems whom they represent as lobbyists, the subject or subjects on which they
are lobbying, and whether in each case they lobby to influence legislative action,
administrative action, or the official action of a deleted text begin metropolitan governmental unitdeleted text end new text begin political
subdivisionnew text end .
Sec. 19.
Minnesota Statutes 2022, section 10A.06, is amended to read:
10A.06 CONTINGENT FEES PROHIBITED.
No person may act as or employ a lobbyist for compensation that is dependent upon the
result or outcome of any legislative or administrative action, or of the official action of a
deleted text begin metropolitan governmental unitdeleted text end new text begin political subdivisionnew text end . A person who violates this section is
guilty of a gross misdemeanor.
Sec. 20.
Minnesota Statutes 2022, section 10A.071, subdivision 1, is amended to read:
Subdivision 1.
Definitions.
(a) The definitions in this subdivision apply to this section.
(b) "Gift" means money, real or personal property, a service, a loan, a forbearance or
forgiveness of indebtedness, or a promise of future employment, that is given and received
without the giver receiving consideration of equal or greater value in return.
(c) "Official" means a public official, an employee of the legislature, or a local officialdeleted text begin
of a metropolitan governmental unitdeleted text end .
(d) "Plaque" means a decorative item with an inscription recognizing an individual for
an accomplishment.
Sec. 21.
Minnesota Statutes 2022, section 10A.09, subdivision 5, is amended to read:
Subd. 5.
Form; general requirements.
(a) A statement of economic interest required
by this section must be on a form prescribed by the board. new text begin Except as provided in subdivision
5b, new text end the individual filing must provide the following information:
(1) new text begin the individual's new text end name, address, occupation, and principal place of business;
(2) new text begin a listing of new text end the name of each associated business and the nature of that association;
(3) a listing of all real property within the state, excluding homestead property, in which
the individual new text begin or the individual's spouse new text end holds: (i) a fee simple interest, a mortgage, a contract
for deed as buyer or seller, or an option to buy, whether direct or indirect, if the interest is
valued in excess of $2,500; or (ii) an option to buy, if the property has a fair market value
of more than $50,000;
(4) a listing of all real property within the state in which a partnership of which the
individual new text begin or the individual's spouse new text end is a member holds: (i) a fee simple interest, a mortgage,
a contract for deed as buyer or seller, or an option to buy, whether direct or indirect, if the
individual's share of the partnership interest is valued in excess of $2,500; or (ii) an option
to buy, if the property has a fair market value of more than $50,000. A listing under this
clause or clause (3) must indicate the street address and the municipality or the section,
township, range and approximate acreage, whichever applies, and the county in which the
property is located;
(5) a listing of any investments, ownership, or interests in property connected with
pari-mutuel horse racing in the United States and Canada, including a racehorse, in which
the individual directly or indirectly holds a partial or full interest or an immediate family
member holds a partial or full interest;
(6) a listing of the principal business or professional activity category of each business
from which the individual new text begin or the individual's spouse new text end receives more than $250 in any month
during the reporting period as an employee, if the individual new text begin or the individual's spouse new text end has
an ownership interest of 25 percent or more in the business;
(7) a listing of each principal business or professional activity category from which the
individual new text begin or the individual's spouse new text end received compensation of more than $2,500 in the past
12 months as an independent contractor; deleted text begin and
deleted text end
(8) a listing of the full name of each security with a value of more than $10,000 owned
in part or in full by the individualnew text begin or the individual's spousenew text end , at any time during the reporting
perioddeleted text begin .deleted text end new text begin ; and
new text end
new text begin
(9) a listing of any contract, professional license, lease, or franchise that:
new text end
new text begin
(i) is held by the individual or the individual's spouse or any business in which the
individual has an ownership interest of 25 percent or more; and
new text end
new text begin
(ii) is entered into with, or issued by, the government agency on which the individual
serves as a public or local official.
new text end
(b) The business or professional categories for purposes of paragraph (a), clauses (6)
and (7), must be the general topic headings used by the federal Internal Revenue Service
for purposes of reporting self-employment income on Schedule C. This paragraph does not
require an individual to report any specific code number from that schedule. Any additional
principal business or professional activity category may only be adopted if the category is
enacted by law.
(c) For the purpose of calculating the amount of compensation received from any single
source in a single month, the amount shall include the total amount received from the source
during the month, whether or not the amount covers compensation for more than one month.
(d) For the purpose of determining the value of an individual's interest in real property,
the value of the property is the market value shown on the property tax statement.
(e) For the purpose of this section, "date of appointment" means the effective date of
appointment to a position.
(f) For the purpose of this section, "accepting employment as a public official" means
the effective date of the appointment to the position, as stated in the appointing authority's
notice to the board.
new text begin
(g) The listings required in paragraph (a), clauses (3) to (9), must not identify whether
the individual or the individual's spouse is associated with or owns the listed item.
new text end
Sec. 22.
Minnesota Statutes 2022, section 10A.09, is amended by adding a subdivision to
read:
new text begin Subd. 5b. new text end
new text begin Form; exceptions for certain officials. new text end
new text begin
(a) This subdivision applies to the
following individuals:
new text end
new text begin
(1) a supervisor of a soil and water conservation district;
new text end
new text begin
(2) a manager of a watershed district; and
new text end
new text begin
(3) a member of a watershed management organization as defined under section
103B.205, subdivision 13.
new text end
new text begin
(b) Notwithstanding subdivision 5, paragraph (a), an individual listed in paragraph (a),
must provide only the information listed below on a statement of economic interest:
new text end
new text begin
(1) the individual's name, address, occupation, and principal place of business;
new text end
new text begin
(2) a listing of any association, corporation, partnership, limited liability company,
limited liability partnership, or other organized legal entity from which the individual
receives compensation in excess of $250, except for actual and reasonable expenses, in any
month during the reporting period as a director, officer, owner, member, partner, employer,
or employee;
new text end
new text begin
(3) a listing of all real property within the state, excluding homestead property, in which
the individual or the individual's spouse holds:
new text end
new text begin
(i) a fee simple interest, a mortgage, a contract for deed as buyer or seller, or an option
to buy, whether direct or indirect, if the interest is valued in excess of $2,500; or
new text end
new text begin
(ii) an option to buy, if the property has a fair market value of more than $50,000;
new text end
new text begin
(4) a listing of all real property within the state in which a partnership of which the
individual or the individual's spouse is a member holds:
new text end
new text begin
(i) a fee simple interest, a mortgage, a contract for deed as buyer or seller, or an option
to buy, whether direct or indirect, if the individual's share of the partnership interest is valued
in excess of $2,500; or
new text end
new text begin
(ii) an option to buy, if the property has a fair market value of more than $50,000. A
listing under this clause or clause (3) must indicate the street address and the municipality
or the section, township, range and approximate acreage, whichever applies, and the county
in which the property is located; and
new text end
new text begin
(5) a listing of any contract, professional license, lease, or franchise that meets the
following criteria:
new text end
new text begin
(i) it is held by the individual or the individual's spouse or any business in which the
individual has an ownership interest of 25 percent or more; and
new text end
new text begin
(ii) it is entered into with, or issued by, the government agency on which the individual
serves as a public or local official.
new text end
new text begin
(c) The listings required in paragraph (b), clauses (3) to (5), must not identify whether
the individual or the individual's spouse is associated with or owns the listed item.
new text end
new text begin
(d) If an individual listed in paragraph (a) also holds a public official position that is not
listed in paragraph (a), the individual must file a statement of economic interest that includes
the information specified in subdivision 5, paragraph (a).
new text end
Sec. 23.
Minnesota Statutes 2022, section 10A.121, subdivision 1, is amended to read:
Subdivision 1.
Permitted disbursements.
An independent expenditure political
committee or fund, or a ballot question political committee or fund, may:
(1) pay costs associated with its fundraising and general operations;
(2) pay for communications that do not constitute contributions or approved expenditures;
(3) make contributions to independent expenditure or ballot question political committees
or funds;
(4) make independent expenditures;
(5) make expenditures to promote or defeat ballot questions;
(6) return a contribution to its source;
(7) for a political fund, record bookkeeping entries transferring the association's general
treasury money allocated for political purposes back to the general treasury of the association;
deleted text begin and
deleted text end
(8) for a political fund, return general treasury money transferred to a separate depository
to the general depository of the associationdeleted text begin .deleted text end new text begin ; and
new text end
new text begin
(9) make disbursements for electioneering communications.
new text end
new text begin EFFECTIVE DATE. new text end
new text begin
This section is effective January 1, 2024, and applies to
expenditures and electioneering communications made on or after that date.
new text end
Sec. 24.
Minnesota Statutes 2022, section 10A.121, subdivision 2, is amended to read:
Subd. 2.
Penalty.
(a) An independent expenditure political committee deleted text begin ordeleted text end new text begin ,new text end independent
expenditure political fundnew text begin , ballot question political committee, or ballot question political
fundnew text end is subject to a civil penalty of up to four times the amount of the contribution or
approved expenditure if it does the following:
(1) makes a contribution to a candidate, local candidate, party unit, political committee,
or political fund other than an independent expenditure political committee deleted text begin ordeleted text end new text begin ,new text end an independent
expenditure political fundnew text begin , ballot question political committee, or ballot question political
fundnew text end ; or
(2) makes an approved expenditure.
(b) No other penalty provided in law may be imposed for conduct that is subject to a
civil penalty under this section.
Sec. 25.
Minnesota Statutes 2022, section 10A.15, subdivision 5, is amended to read:
Subd. 5.
Registration number on checks.
A contribution made to a candidate new text begin or local
candidate new text end by a lobbyist, political committee, political fund, or party unit must show the
name of the lobbyist, political committee, political fund, or party unit and the number under
which it is registered with the board.
Sec. 26.
Minnesota Statutes 2022, section 10A.15, is amended by adding a subdivision to
read:
new text begin Subd. 8. new text end
new text begin Virtual currency contributions. new text end
new text begin
(a) A principal campaign committee, political
committee, political fund, or party unit may accept a donation in kind in the form of virtual
currency. The value of donated virtual currency is its fair market value at the time it is
donated. The recipient of a virtual currency contribution must sell the virtual currency in
exchange for United States currency within five business days after receipt.
new text end
new text begin
(b) Any increase in the value of donated virtual currency after its donation, but before
its conversion to United States currency, must be reported as a receipt that is not a
contribution pursuant to section 10A.20, subdivision 3. Any decrease in the value of donated
virtual currency after its donation, but before its conversion to United States currency, must
be reported as an expenditure pursuant to section 10A.20, subdivision 3.
new text end
new text begin
(c) A principal campaign committee, political committee, political fund, or party unit
may not purchase goods or services with virtual currency.
new text end
Sec. 27.
Minnesota Statutes 2022, section 10A.20, subdivision 2a, is amended to read:
Subd. 2a.
Local election reports.
(a) This subdivision applies to a political committee,
political fund, or political party unit that during a non-general election year:
(1) spends in aggregate more than $200 to influence the nomination or election of local
candidates;
(2) spends in aggregate more than $200 to make independent expenditures on behalf of
local candidates; or
(3) spends in aggregate more than $200 to promote or defeat ballot questions defined
in section 10A.01, subdivision 7, clause (2), (3), or (4).
(b) In addition to the reports required by subdivision 2, the entities listed in paragraph
(a) must file the following reports in each non-general election year:
(1) a first-quarter report covering the calendar year through March 31, which is due
April 14;
(2) a report covering the calendar year through May 31, which is due June 14;
(3) a pre-primary-election report due 15 days before the local primary election date
specified in section 205.065;
(4) a pre-general-election report due 42 days before the local general election; and
(5) a pre-general-election report due ten days before a local general election.
The reporting obligations in this paragraph begin with the first report due after the
reporting period in which the entity reaches the spending threshold specified in paragraph
(a).new text begin The pre-primary report required under clause (3) is required for all entities required to
report under paragraph (a), regardless of whether the candidate or issue is on the primary
ballot.
new text end
Sec. 28.
Minnesota Statutes 2022, section 10A.20, subdivision 5, is amended to read:
Subd. 5.
Pre-election reports.
(a) Any loan, contribution, or contributions:
(1) to a political committee or political fund from any one source totaling more than
$1,000;
(2) to the principal campaign committee of a candidate for an appellate court judicial
office totaling more than $2,000;
(3) to the principal campaign committee of a candidate for district court judge totaling
more than $400; or
(4) to the principal campaign committee of a candidate for constitutional office or for
the legislature totaling more than 50 percent of the election segment contribution limit for
the office,
received between the last day covered in the last report before an election and the election
must be reported to the board in the manner provided in paragraph (b).
(b) A loan, contribution, or contributions required to be reported to the board under
paragraph (a) must be reported to the board either:
(1) in person by the end of the next business day after its receipt; or
(2) by electronic means sent deleted text begin within 24 hours after its receiptdeleted text end new text begin by the end of the next
business day after its receiptnew text end .
(c) These loans and contributions must also be reported in the next required report.
(d) This notice requirement does not apply in a primary election to a candidate who is
unopposed in the primary, in a primary election to a ballot question political committee or
fund, or in a general election to a candidate whose name is not on the general election ballot.
The board must post the report on its website by the end of the next business day after it is
received.
(e) This subdivision does not apply to a ballot question or independent expenditure
political committee or fund that has not met the registration threshold of section 10A.14,
subdivision 1a. However, if a contribution that would be subject to this section triggers the
registration requirement in section 10A.14, subdivision 1a, then both registration under that
section and reporting under this section are required.
Sec. 29.
Minnesota Statutes 2022, section 10A.20, subdivision 12, is amended to read:
Subd. 12.
Failure to file; new text begin late fees; new text end penalty.
new text begin
(a) If an individual or association fails to
file a report required by this section or section 10A.202, the board may impose a late filing
fee as provided in this subdivision.
new text end
new text begin (b)new text end If an individual new text begin or association new text end fails to file a report required by this section that is due
January 31, the board may impose a late filing fee of $25 per day, not to exceed $1,000,
commencing the day after the report was due.
new text begin (c) new text end If an individual new text begin or association new text end fails to file a report required by deleted text begin this section that is due
before a primary or general election,deleted text end new text begin subdivision 2, 2a, or 5, or by section 10A.202, new text end the
board may impose a late filing fee of $50 per day, not to exceed $1,000, commencing on
the day after the date the statement was duenew text begin , provided that if the total receipts received
during the reporting period or total expenditure reportable under section 10A.202 exceeds
$25,000, then the board may impose a late filing fee of up to two percent of the amount that
should have been reported, per day, commencing on the day after the report was due, not
to exceed 100 percent of the amount that should have been reportednew text end .
new text begin
(d) If an individual or association has been assessed a late filing fee under this subdivision
during the prior four years, the board may impose a late filing fee of up to twice the amount
otherwise authorized by this subdivision.
new text end
new text begin (e) Within ten business days after the report was due or receipt by the board of
information disclosing the potential failure to file a report required by this section, new text end the board
must send notice by certified mail deleted text begin to an individual who fails to file a report within ten
business days after the report was duedeleted text end that the individualnew text begin or associationnew text end may be subject to
a civil penalty for failure to file the report. An individual who fails to file the report within
seven days after the certified mail notice was sent by the board is subject to a civil penalty
imposed by the board of up to $1,000new text begin in addition to the late filing fees imposed by this
subdivisionnew text end .
Sec. 30.
new text begin
[10A.201] ELECTIONEERING COMMUNICATIONS; DEFINITIONS.
new text end
new text begin Subdivision 1. new text end
new text begin Definitions. new text end
new text begin
The terms defined in this section apply to this section and
to section 10A.202.
new text end
new text begin Subd. 2. new text end
new text begin Broadcast, cable, or satellite communication. new text end
new text begin
"Broadcast, cable, or satellite
communication" means a communication that is publicly distributed by a television station,
radio station, cable television system, or satellite system.
new text end
new text begin Subd. 3. new text end
new text begin Can be received by 10,000 or more individuals. new text end
new text begin
(a) "Can be received by
10,000 or more individuals" means:
new text end
new text begin
(1) in the case of a communication transmitted by an FM radio broadcast station or
network, where the district lies entirely within the station's or network's protected or primary
service contour, that the population of the district is 10,000 or more;
new text end
new text begin
(2) in the case of a communication transmitted by an FM radio broadcast station or
network, where a portion of the district lies outside of the protected or primary service
contour, that the population of the part of the district lying within the station's or network's
protected or primary service contour is 10,000 or more;
new text end
new text begin
(3) in the case of a communication transmitted by an AM radio broadcast station or
network, where the district lies entirely within the station's or network's most outward service
area, that the population of the district is 10,000 or more;
new text end
new text begin
(4) in the case of a communication transmitted by an AM radio broadcast station or
network, where a portion of the district lies outside of the station's or network's most outward
service area, that the population of the part of the district lying within the station's or
network's most outward service area is 10,000 or more;
new text end
new text begin
(5) in the case of a communication appearing on a television broadcast station or network,
where the district lies entirely within the station's or network's Grade B broadcast contour,
that the population of the district is 10,000 or more;
new text end
new text begin
(6) in the case of a communication appearing on a television broadcast station or network,
where a portion of the district lies outside of the Grade B broadcast contour:
new text end
new text begin
(i) that the population of the part of the district lying within the station's or network's
Grade B broadcast contour is 10,000 or more; or
new text end
new text begin
(ii) that the population of the part of the district lying within the station's or network's
broadcast contour, when combined with the viewership of that television station or network
by cable and satellite subscribers within the district lying outside the broadcast contour, is
10,000 or more;
new text end
new text begin
(7) in the case of a communication appearing exclusively on a cable or satellite television
system, but not on a broadcast station or network, that the viewership of the cable system
or satellite system lying within a district is 10,000 or more; or
new text end
new text begin
(8) in the case of a communication appearing on a cable television network, that the
total cable and satellite viewership within a district is 10,000 or more.
new text end
new text begin
(b) Cable or satellite television viewership is determined by multiplying the number of
subscribers within a district, or a part thereof, as appropriate, by the current national average
household size, as determined by the Bureau of the Census.
new text end
new text begin
(c) A determination that a communication can be received by 10,000 or more individuals
based on the application of the formula in this section shall create a rebuttable presumption
that may be overcome by demonstrating that:
new text end
new text begin
(1) one or more cable or satellite systems did not carry the network on which the
communication was publicly distributed at the time the communication was publicly
distributed; and
new text end
new text begin
(2) applying the formula to the remaining cable and satellite systems results in a
determination that the cable network or systems upon which the communication was publicly
distributed could not be received by 10,000 individuals or more.
new text end
new text begin Subd. 4. new text end
new text begin Direct costs of producing or airing electioneering communications. new text end
new text begin
"Direct
costs of producing or airing electioneering communications" means:
new text end
new text begin
(1) costs charged by a vendor, including studio rental time, staff salaries, costs of video
or audio recording media, and talent; and
new text end
new text begin
(2) the cost of airtime on broadcast, cable, or satellite radio and television stations, studio
time, material costs, and the charges for a broker to purchase the airtime.
new text end
new text begin Subd. 5. new text end
new text begin Disclosure date. new text end
new text begin
"Disclosure date" means:
new text end
new text begin
(1) the first date on which an electioneering communication is publicly distributed,
provided that the person making the electioneering communication has made one or more
disbursements, or has executed one or more contracts to make disbursements, for the direct
costs of producing or airing one or more electioneering communications aggregating in
excess of $10,000; or
new text end
new text begin
(2) any other date during the same calendar year on which an electioneering
communication is publicly distributed, provided that the person making the electioneering
communication has made one or more disbursements, or has executed one or more contracts
to make disbursements, for the direct costs of producing or airing one or more electioneering
communications aggregating in excess of $10,000 since the most recent disclosure date
during that calendar year.
new text end
new text begin Subd. 6. new text end
new text begin Electioneering communication. new text end
new text begin
(a) "Electioneering communication" means
any broadcast, cable, or satellite communication that:
new text end
new text begin
(1) refers to a clearly identified candidate for state office;
new text end
new text begin
(2) is publicly distributed within 60 days before a general election for the office sought
by the candidate; or within 30 days before a primary election, or a convention or caucus of
a political party that has authority to nominate a candidate, for the office sought by the
candidate, and the candidate referenced is seeking the nomination of that political party;
and
new text end
new text begin
(3) is targeted to the relevant electorate, in the case of a candidate for senate, house of
representatives, or other office elected by district.
new text end
new text begin
(b) A communication is not an electioneering communication if it:
new text end
new text begin
(1) is publicly disseminated through a means of communication other than a broadcast,
cable, or satellite television or radio station;
new text end
new text begin
(2) appears in a news story, commentary, or editorial distributed through the facilities
of any broadcast, cable, or satellite television or radio station, unless such facilities are
owned or controlled by any political party, political committee, or candidate, provided that
a news story distributed through a broadcast, cable, or satellite television or radio station
owned or controlled by any political party, political committee, or candidate is not an
electioneering communication if the news story meets the requirements described in Code
of Federal Regulations, title 11, section 100.132(a) and (b);
new text end
new text begin
(3) constitutes an expenditure or independent expenditure, provided that the expenditure
or independent expenditure is required to be reported under this chapter;
new text end
new text begin
(4) constitutes a candidate debate or forum, or that solely promotes such a debate or
forum and is made by or on behalf of the person sponsoring the debate or forum; or
new text end
new text begin
(5) is paid for by a candidate.
new text end
new text begin Subd. 7. new text end
new text begin Identification. new text end
new text begin
"Identification" means, in the case of an individual, the
individual's full name, including first name, middle name or initial, if available, and last
name; mailing address; occupation; and the name of the individual's employer; and, in the
case of a person who is not an individual, the person's name and principal place of business.
new text end
new text begin Subd. 8. new text end
new text begin Individuals sharing or exercising direction or control. new text end
new text begin
"Individuals sharing
or exercising direction or control" means officers, directors, executive directors or the
equivalent, partners, and in the case of unincorporated organizations, owners, of the entity
or person making the disbursement for the electioneering communication.
new text end
new text begin Subd. 9. new text end
new text begin Publicly distributed. new text end
new text begin
"Publicly distributed" means aired, broadcast, cablecast,
or otherwise disseminated through the facilities of a television station, radio station, cable
television system, or satellite system.
new text end
new text begin Subd. 10. new text end
new text begin Refers to a clearly identified candidate. new text end
new text begin
"Refers to a clearly identified
candidate" means that the candidate's name, nickname, photograph, or drawing appears, or
the identity of the candidate is otherwise apparent through an unambiguous reference such
as "the governor," "your legislator," or "the incumbent," or through an unambiguous reference
to the candidate's status as a candidate such as "the [political party] gubernatorial nominee"
or "the [political party] candidate for senate."
new text end
new text begin Subd. 11. new text end
new text begin Targeted to the relevant electorate. new text end
new text begin
"Targeted to the relevant electorate"
means the communication can be received by 10,000 or more individuals:
new text end
new text begin
(1) in the district the candidate seeks to represent, in the case of a candidate for
representative, senator, or other office represented by district; or
new text end
new text begin
(2) in the entire state, if the candidate seeks a statewide office.
new text end
new text begin EFFECTIVE DATE. new text end
new text begin
This section is effective January 1, 2024, and applies to
expenditures and electioneering communications made on or after that date.
new text end
Sec. 31.
new text begin
[10A.202] ELECTIONEERING COMMUNICATION; REPORTING
REQUIREMENTS.
new text end
new text begin Subdivision 1. new text end
new text begin Reports required. new text end
new text begin
Any person who has made an electioneering
communication, as defined in section 10A.201, aggregating in excess of $10,000 during
any calendar year shall file a statement with the board no later than 11:59 p.m. on the day
following the disclosure date. The statement shall be filed under penalty of perjury, and
must contain the information set forth in subdivision 2. Political committees that make a
communication described in section 10A.201 must report the communication as a campaign
expenditure or independent expenditure as otherwise provided by this chapter and are not
required to file a report under this section.
new text end
new text begin Subd. 2. new text end
new text begin Content of report. new text end
new text begin
A statement of electioneering communications required by
this section shall disclose the following information:
new text end
new text begin
(1) the identification of the person who made the disbursement or who executed a contract
to make a disbursement and, if the person is not an individual, the person's principal place
of business;
new text end
new text begin
(2) the identification of any individual sharing or exercising direction or control over
the activities of the person who made the disbursement or who executed a contract to make
a disbursement;
new text end
new text begin
(3) the identification of the custodian of the books and accounts from which the
disbursements were made;
new text end
new text begin
(4) the amount of each disbursement, or amount obligated, of more than $200 during
the period covered by the statement, the date the disbursement was made or the contract
was executed, and the identification of the person to whom that disbursement was made;
new text end
new text begin
(5) all clearly identified candidates referred to in the electioneering communication and
the elections in which they are candidates;
new text end
new text begin
(6) the disclosure date;
new text end
new text begin
(7) if the disbursements were paid exclusively from a segregated bank account consisting
of funds provided solely by persons other than national banks, corporations organized by
federal law or the laws of this state, or foreign nationals, the name and address of each donor
who donated an amount aggregating $1,000 or more to the segregated bank account,
aggregating since the first day of the preceding calendar year;
new text end
new text begin
(8) if the disbursements were not paid exclusively from a segregated bank account
consisting of funds provided solely by persons other than national banks, corporations
organized by federal law or the laws of this state, or foreign nationals, and were not made
by a corporation or labor organization, the name and address of each donor who donated
an amount aggregating $1,000 or more to the person making the disbursement, aggregating
since the first day of the preceding calendar year; and
new text end
new text begin
(9) if the disbursements were made by a corporation or labor organization and were not
paid exclusively from a segregated bank account consisting of funds provided solely by
persons other than national banks, corporations organized by federal law or the laws of this
state, or foreign nationals, the name and address of each person who made a donation
aggregating $1,000 or more to the corporation or labor organization, aggregating since the
first day of the preceding calendar year, which was made for the purpose of furthering
electioneering communications.
new text end
new text begin Subd. 3. new text end
new text begin Recordkeeping. new text end
new text begin
All persons who make electioneering communications or who
accept donations for the purpose of making electioneering communications must maintain
records as necessary to comply with the requirements of this section.
new text end
new text begin Subd. 4. new text end
new text begin Disclaimer required. new text end
new text begin
An electioneering communication must include a
disclaimer in the same manner as required for campaign material under section 211B.04,
subdivision 1, paragraph (c).
new text end
new text begin Subd. 5. new text end
new text begin Late fees; failure to file; penalties. new text end
new text begin
A person who fails to file a report required
by this section is subject to the late fees and penalties provided in section 10A.20, subdivision
12.
new text end
new text begin EFFECTIVE DATE. new text end
new text begin
This section is effective January 1, 2024, and applies to
expenditures and electioneering communications made on or after that date.
new text end
Sec. 32.
Minnesota Statutes 2022, section 10A.244, is amended to read:
10A.244 VOLUNTARY INACTIVE STATUS; POLITICAL FUNDS.
Subdivision 1.
Election of voluntary inactive status.
An association that has a political
fund registered under this chapter may elect to have the fund placed on voluntary inactive
status if the following conditions are met:
(1) the association makes a written request for inactive status;
(2) the association has filed all periodic reports required by this chapter and has received
no contributions into its political fund and made no expenditures or disbursementsnew text begin , including
disbursements for electioneering communications,new text end through its political fund since the last
date included on the association's most recent report; and
(3) the association has satisfied all obligations to the state for late filing fees and civil
penalties imposed by the board or the board has waived this requirement.
Subd. 2.
Effect of voluntary inactive status.
After an association has complied with
the requirements of subdivision 1:
(1) the board must notify the association that its political fund has been placed in
voluntary inactive status and of the terms of this section;
(2) the board must stop sending the association reports, forms, and notices of report due
dates that are periodically sent to entities registered with the board;
(3) the association is not required to file periodic disclosure reports for its political fund
as otherwise required under this chapter;
(4) the association may not accept contributions into its political fund and may not make
expenditures, contributions, or disbursementsnew text begin , including disbursements for electioneering
communications,new text end through its political fund; and
(5) if the association maintains a separate depository account for its political fund, it
may continue to pay bank service charges and receive interest paid on that account while
its political fund is in inactive status.
Subd. 3.
Resumption of active status or termination.
(a) An association that has placed
its political fund in voluntary inactive status may resume active status upon written notice
to the board.
(b) A political fund placed in voluntary inactive status must resume active status within
14 days of the date that it has accepted contributions or made expenditures, contributions,
or disbursementsnew text begin , including disbursements for electioneering communications,new text end that aggregate
more than $750 since the political fund was placed on inactive status. If, after meeting this
threshold, the association does not notify the board that its fund has resumed active status,
the board may place the association's political fund in active status and notify the association
of the change in status.
(c) An association that has placed its political fund in voluntary inactive status may
terminate the registration of the fund without returning it to active status.
Subd. 4.
Penalty for financial activity while in voluntary inactive status.
If an
association fails to notify the board of its political fund's resumption of active status under
subdivision 3, the board may impose a civil penalty of $50 per day, not to exceed $1,000
commencing on the 15th calendar day after the fund resumed active status.
new text begin EFFECTIVE DATE. new text end
new text begin
This section is effective January 1, 2024, and applies to
expenditures and electioneering communications made on or after that date.
new text end
Sec. 33.
Minnesota Statutes 2022, section 10A.25, subdivision 3a, is amended to read:
Subd. 3a.
Independent expendituresnew text begin and electioneering communicationsnew text end .
The principal
campaign committee of a candidate must not make independent expendituresnew text begin or
disbursements for electioneering communicationsnew text end . If the principal campaign committee of
a candidate makes a contribution to an independent expenditure committee or independent
expenditure fund on or after January 1 of the year the candidate's office will appear on the
ballot, the independent expenditure committee or independent expenditure fund must not
make an independent expenditure for that candidate.
new text begin EFFECTIVE DATE. new text end
new text begin
This section is effective January 1, 2024, and applies to
expenditures and electioneering communications made on or after that date.
new text end
Sec. 34.
Minnesota Statutes 2022, section 10A.271, subdivision 1, is amended to read:
Subdivision 1.
Notice to contributors.
A political committee, political fund, political
party unit, or principal campaign committee that raises funds through the sale of goods or
services must disclose to potential customers that the proceeds from the purchase are a
political contribution and to whom the contribution is made. new text begin If goods or services are sold
in person, new text end the notice deleted text begin maydeleted text end new text begin mustnew text end be provided verbally at the time of purchase, or through the
prominent display of a sign providing the notice deleted text begin in immediate proximity todeleted text end new text begin within three feet
of, and facing,new text end the point of sale at the location where the goods or services are sold.new text begin If goods
or services are sold using a website or other electronic means, the notice must be prominently
displayed on the page used by potential customers to make a purchase or enter payment
information.
new text end
Sec. 35.
Minnesota Statutes 2022, section 10A.273, subdivision 1, is amended to read:
Subdivision 1.
Contributions during legislative session.
(a) A candidate for the
legislature or for constitutional office, the candidate's principal campaign committee, or a
political committee or party unit established by all or a part of the party organization within
a house of the legislature, must not solicit or accept a contribution from a registered lobbyist,
political committee, political fund, or an association not registered with the board during a
regular session of the legislature.
new text begin
(b) During a regular session of the legislature, a candidate for the legislature or for
constitutional office, or the candidate's principal campaign committee, must not solicit
contributions for or directly assist in the solicitation of contributions for a political party or
party unit from a registered lobbyist, political committee, political fund, or an association
not registered with the board.
new text end
deleted text begin (b)deleted text end new text begin (c)new text end A registered lobbyist, political committee, political fund, or an association not
registered with the board must not make a contribution to a candidate for the legislature or
for constitutional office, the candidate's principal campaign committee, or a political
committee or party unit established by all or a part of the party organization within a house
of the legislature during a regular session of the legislature.
new text begin
(d) Regardless of when made, a contribution made by a lobbyist, political committee,
or political fund in order to attend an event that occurs during a regular session of the
legislature and that is held by the principal campaign committee of a candidate for the
legislature or constitutional office, or by a political party organization within a body of the
legislature, is a violation of this section.
new text end
new text begin
(e) Regardless of when made, a contribution from a lobbyist, political committee, or
political fund for membership or access to a facility operated during the regular session of
the legislature by the principal campaign committee of a candidate for the legislature or
constitutional office, or by a political party organization within a body of the legislature, is
a violation of this section.
new text end
new text begin EFFECTIVE DATE. new text end
new text begin
This section is effective the day following final enactment.
new text end
Sec. 36.
Minnesota Statutes 2022, section 10A.275, subdivision 1, is amended to read:
Subdivision 1.
Exceptions.
Notwithstanding other provisions of this chapter, the
following expenditures by a party unit, or two or more party units acting togetherdeleted text begin , with at
least one party unit being either: the state committee or the party organization within a
congressional district, county, or legislative district,deleted text end are not considered contributions to or
expenditures on behalf of a candidate for the purposes of section 10A.25 or 10A.27 and
must not be allocated to candidates under section 10A.20, subdivision 3, paragraph (h):
(1) expenditures on behalf of candidates of that party generally without referring to any
of them specifically in a published, posted, or broadcast advertisement;
(2) expenditures for the preparation, display, mailing, or other distribution of an official
party sample ballot listing the names of three or more individuals whose names are to appear
on the ballot;
(3) expenditures for a telephone call, voice mail, text message, multimedia message,
internet chat message, or email when the communication includes the names of three or
more individuals whose names are to appear on the ballot;
new text begin
(4) expenditures for a booth at a community event, county fair, or state fair that benefits
three or more individuals whose names are to appear on the ballot;
new text end
deleted text begin (4)deleted text end new text begin (5)new text end expenditures for a political party fundraising effort on behalf of three or more
candidates; or
deleted text begin (5)deleted text end new text begin (6)new text end expenditures for party committee staff services that benefit three or more
candidates.
Sec. 37.
Minnesota Statutes 2022, section 10A.38, is amended to read:
10A.38 CAPTIONING OF CAMPAIGN ADVERTISEMENTS.
(a) This section applies to a campaign advertisement by a candidate who is governed
by an agreement under section 10A.322.
(b) "Campaign advertisement" means a professionally produced visual or audio recording
of two minutes or less produced by the candidate for the purpose of influencing the
nomination or election of a candidate.
(c) A campaign advertisement that is disseminated as an advertisement by broadcast or
cable television must include closed captioning for deaf and hard-of-hearing viewers, unless
the candidate has filed with the board before the advertisement is disseminated a statement
setting forth the reasons for not doing so. A campaign advertisement that is disseminated
as an advertisement to the public on the candidate's website must include closed captioning
for deaf and hard-of-hearing viewers, unless the candidate has posted on the website a
transcript of the spoken content of the advertisement or the candidate has filed with the
board before the advertisement is disseminated a statement setting forth the reasons for not
doing so. A campaign advertisement must not be disseminated as an advertisement by radio
unless the candidate has posted on the candidate's website a transcript of the spoken content
of the advertisement or the candidate has filed with the board before the advertisement is
disseminated a statement setting forth the reasons for not doing so.
new text begin
(d) A candidate who fails to comply with the requirements of paragraph (c) is subject
to a civil penalty imposed by the board of up to $1,000.
new text end
Sec. 38. new text begin REPEALER.
new text end
new text begin
Minnesota Rules, part 4511.0600, subpart 5,
new text end
new text begin
is repealed.
new text end
APPENDIX
Repealed Minnesota Statutes: H1830-3
1.135 STATE SEAL.
Subd. 3.
Design.
The design of the seal is as described in this subdivision.
(a) The seal is composed of two concentric borders. The outside forms the border of the seal and the inside forms the border for the illustrations within the seal. The area between the two borders contains lettering.
(b) The seal is two inches in diameter. The outside border has a radius of one inch and resembles the serrated edge of a coin. The width of the border is 1/16 of an inch.
(c) The inside border has a radius of three-fourths of an inch and is composed of a series of closely spaced dots measuring 1/32 of an inch in diameter.
(d) Within the area between the borders "The Great Seal of the State of Minnesota" is printed in capital letters. Under that is the date "1858" with two dagger symbols separating the date and the letters. The lettering is 14-point century bold.
(e) In the area within the inside border is the portrayal of an 1858 Minnesota scene made up of various illustrations that serve to depict a settler plowing the ground near the Falls of St. Anthony while he watches an Indian on horseback riding in the distance.
(f) For the purposes of description, when the area within the inside border is divided into quadrants, the following illustrations should be clearly visible in the area described.
(1) In the upper parts of quadrants one and two, the inscription "L'Etoile du Nord" is found on the likeness of a scroll whose length is equal to twice the length of the inscription, but whose ends are twice folded underneath and serve to enhance the inscription. The lettering is 7-point century bold.
(2) In quadrant two is found a likeness of a sun whose ambient rays form a background for a male Indian in loincloth and plume riding on horseback at a gallop. The Indian is sitting erect and is holding a spear in his left hand at an upward 60-degree angle to himself and is looking toward the settler in quadrant four.
(3) In quadrant one, three pine trees form a background for a picturesque resemblance of St. Anthony Falls in 1858.
(4) In quadrants three and four, cultivated ground is found across the lower half of the seal, which provides a background for the scenes in quadrants three and four.
(5) In quadrant three, a tree stump is found with an ax embedded in the stump and a period muzzleloader resting on it. A powder flask is hanging towards the end of the barrel.
(6) In quadrant four, a white barefoot male pioneer wearing clothing and a hat of that period is plowing the earth, using an animal-drawn implement from that period. The animal is not visible. The torso of the man continues into quadrant two, and he has his legs spread apart to simulate movement. He is looking at the Indian.
Subd. 5.
Historical symbolism of seal.
The sun, visible on the western horizon, signifies summer in the northern hemisphere. The horizon's visibility signifies the flat plains covering much of Minnesota. The Indian on horseback is riding due south and represents the great Indian heritage of Minnesota. The Indian's horse and spear and the Pioneer's ax, rifle, and plow represent tools that were used for hunting and labor. The stump symbolizes the importance of the lumber industry in Minnesota's history. The Mississippi River and St. Anthony Falls are depicted to note the importance of these resources in transportation and industry. The cultivated ground and the plow symbolize the importance of agriculture in Minnesota. Beyond the falls three pine trees represent the state tree and the three great pine regions of Minnesota; the St. Croix, Mississippi, and Lake Superior.
1.141 STATE FLAG.
Subd. 3.
Description.
The design of the flag shall conform substantially to the following description: The staff is surmounted by a bronze eagle with outspread wings; the flag is rectangular in shape and is on a medium blue background with a narrow gold border and a golden fringe. A circular emblem is contained in the center of the blue field. The circular emblem is on a general white background with a yellow border. The word MINNESOTA is inscribed in red lettering on the lower part of the white field. The white emblem background surrounding a center design contains 19 five pointed stars arranged symmetrically in four groups of four stars each and one group of three stars. The latter group is in the upper part of the center circular white emblem. The group of stars at the top in the white emblem consists of three stars of which the uppermost star is the largest and represents the North Star. A center design is contained on the white emblem and is made up of the scenes from the Great Seal of the State of Minnesota, surrounded by a border of intertwining Cypripedium reginae, the state flower, on a blue field of the same color as the general flag background. The flower border design contains the figures 1819, 1858, 1893.
The coloring is the same on both sides of the flag, but the lettering and the figures appear reversed on one side.
Subd. 4.
Official flag.
The flag described above is the official flag of the state of Minnesota.
Subd. 6.
Folding of state flag for presentation or display.
The following procedures constitute the proper way to fold the Minnesota State Flag for presentation or display. Fold the flag four times lengthwise so that one section displays the three stars of the state crest and the text "L'Etoile du Nord." Fold each side behind the displayed section at a 90-degree angle so that the display section forms a triangle. Take the section ending with the hoist and fold it at a 90-degree angle across the bottom of the display section and then fold the hoist back over so it is aligned with the middle of the display section. Fold the other protruding section directly upwards so that its edge is flush with the display section and then fold it upwards along a 45-degree angle so that a mirror of the display section triangle is formed. Fold the mirror section in half from the point upwards, then fold the remaining portion upwards, tucking it between the display section and the remainder of the flag.
4A.01 STRATEGIC AND LONG-RANGE PLANNING.
Subdivision 1.
Duties.
The commissioner of administration is the state planning officer and is responsible for the coordination, development, assessment, and communication of information, performance measures, planning, and policy concerning the state's future. The commissioner may contract with another agency for the provision of administrative services.
Subd. 2.
Long-range plan.
By September 15, 2010, and every five years thereafter, the commissioner must develop an integrated long-range plan for the state based upon the plans and strategies of state agencies, public advice about the future, and other information developed under this chapter. The commissioner must coordinate activities among all levels of government and must stimulate public interest and participation in the future of the state.
The commissioner must act in coordination with the commissioner of management and budget, affected state agencies, and the legislature in the planning and financing of major public programs.
Subd. 3.
Report.
The commissioner must submit a report to the governor and chairs and ranking minority members of the senate and house of representatives committees with jurisdiction on state government finance by January 15 of each year that provides economic, social, and environmental demographic information to assist public and elected officials with long-term management decisions. The report must identify and assess the information important to understanding the state's two-, ten-, and 50-year outlook. The report must include the demographic forecast required by section 4A.02, paragraph (e), and information to assist with the preparation of the milestones report required by section 4A.11, and may include policy recommendations based upon the information and assessment provided.
4A.04 COOPERATIVE CONTRACTS.
(a) The director may apply for, receive, and expend money from municipal, county, regional, and other planning agencies; apply for, accept, and disburse grants and other aids for planning purposes from the federal government and from other public or private sources; and may enter into contracts with agencies of the federal government, local governmental units, the University of Minnesota, and other educational institutions, and private persons as necessary to perform the director's duties. Contracts made pursuant to this section are not subject to the provisions of chapter 16C, as they relate to competitive bidding.
(b) The director may apply for, receive, and expend money made available from federal sources or other sources for the purposes of carrying out the duties and responsibilities of the director relating to local and urban affairs.
(c) All money received by the director pursuant to this section shall be deposited in the state treasury and is appropriated to the director for the purposes for which the money has been received. The money shall not cancel and is available until expended.
4A.06 FIREARMS REPORT REQUIRED.
The Criminal Justice Statistical Analysis Center of the Office of Strategic and Long-Range Planning shall report to the legislature no later than January 31 of each year on the number of persons arrested, charged, convicted, and sentenced for violations of each state law affecting the use or possession of firearms. The report must include complete statistics, including the make, model, and serial number of each firearm involved, where that information is available, on each crime committed affecting the use or possession of firearms and a breakdown by county of the crimes committed.
4A.07 SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT FOR LOCAL GOVERNMENT.
Subdivision 1.
Definitions.
(a) "Local unit of government" means a county, statutory or home rule charter city, town, or watershed district.
(b) "Sustainable development" means development that maintains or enhances economic opportunity and community well-being while protecting and restoring the natural environment upon which people and economies depend. Sustainable development meets the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs.
Subd. 2.
Planning guide.
The Office of Strategic and Long-Range Planning must develop and publish a planning guide for local units of government to plan for sustainable development, based on the principles of sustainable development adopted by the Environmental Quality Board with advice of the Governor's Round Table on Sustainable Development. The office must make the planning guide available to local units of government within the state.
Subd. 3.
Model ordinance.
The Office of Strategic and Long-Range Planning, in consultation with appropriate and affected parties, must prepare a model ordinance to guide sustainable development.
Subd. 4.
Specificity and distribution.
The model ordinance must specify the technical and administrative procedures to guide sustainable development. When adopted by a local unit of government, the model ordinance is the minimum regulation to guide sustainable development that may be adopted. Upon completion, the Office of Strategic and Long-Range Planning must notify local units of government that the model ordinance is available, and must distribute it to interested local units.
Subd. 5.
Periodic review.
At least once every five years, the planning office must review the model ordinance and its use with local units of government to ensure its continued applicability and relevance.
4A.11 MILESTONES REPORT.
The commissioner must review the statewide system of economic, social, and environmental performance measures in use under section 16A.10, subdivision 1c, and known as Minnesota milestones. The commissioner must provide the economic, social, and environmental information necessary to assist public and elected officials with understanding and evaluating Minnesota milestones. The commissioner must report on the trends and their implications for Minnesota milestones each year and provide the commissioner of management and budget with recommendations for the use of Minnesota milestones in budget documents. The commissioner may contract for the development of information and measures.
15A.0815 SALARY LIMITS FOR CERTAIN EMPLOYEES.
Subd. 3.
Group II salary limits.
The salary for a position listed in this subdivision shall not exceed 120 percent of the salary of the governor. This limit must be adjusted annually on January 1. The new limit must equal the limit for the prior year increased by the percentage increase, if any, in the Consumer Price Index for all urban consumers from October of the second prior year to October of the immediately prior year. The commissioner of management and budget must publish the limit on the department's website. This subdivision applies to the following positions:
Executive director of Gambling Control Board;
Commissioner of Iron Range resources and rehabilitation;
Commissioner, Bureau of Mediation Services;
Ombudsman for mental health and developmental disabilities;
Ombudsperson for corrections;
Chair, Metropolitan Council;
School trust lands director;
Executive director of pari-mutuel racing; and
Commissioner, Public Utilities Commission.
Subd. 4.
Group III salary limits.
The salary for a position in this subdivision may not exceed 25 percent of the salary of the governor:
Chair, Metropolitan Airports Commission.
Subd. 5.
Determining individual salaries.
(a) The governor or other appointing authority may submit to the Legislative Coordinating Commission recommendations for salaries within the salary limits for the positions listed in subdivisions 2 to 4. Before recommending a salary, the governor or other appointing authority must consult with the commissioner of management and budget concerning the salary. In recommending a salary, the governor or other appointing authority shall consider the criteria established in section 43A.18, subdivision 8, and the performance of individual incumbents. The performance evaluation must include a review of an incumbent's progress toward attainment of affirmative action goals. The governor or other appointing authority shall establish an objective system for quantifying knowledge, abilities, duties, responsibilities, and accountabilities, and in determining recommendations rate each position by this system.
(b) Before the governor or other appointing authority's recommended salaries take effect, the recommendations must be reviewed and approved, rejected, or modified by the Legislative Coordinating Commission and the legislature under section 3.855, subdivisions 2 and 3.
(c) The governor or other appointing authority may propose additions or deletions of positions from those listed in subdivisions 2 to 4.
(d) The governor or other appointing authority shall set the initial salary of a head of a new agency or a chair of a new metropolitan board or commission whose salary is not specifically prescribed by law after consultation with the commissioner, whose recommendation is advisory only. The amount of the new salary must be comparable to the salary of an agency head or commission chair having similar duties and responsibilities.
(e) The salary of a newly appointed head of an agency or chair of a metropolitan agency listed in subdivisions 2 to 4 may be increased or decreased by the governor or other appointing authority from the salary previously set for that position within 30 days of the new appointment after consultation with the commissioner. If the appointing authority increases a salary under this paragraph, the appointing authority shall submit the new salary to the Legislative Coordinating Commission and the full legislature for approval, modification, or rejection under section 3.855, subdivisions 2 and 3.
124D.23 FAMILY SERVICES AND COMMUNITY-BASED COLLABORATIVES.
Subd. 9.
Receipt of funds.
The Office of Strategic and Long-Range Planning may receive and administer public and private funds for the purposes of Laws 1993, chapter 224.
202A.16 CAUCUS, WHO MAY PARTICIPATE AND VOTE.
Subdivision 1.
Eligible voters.
Only those individuals who are or will be eligible to vote at the time of the next state general election, may vote or be elected a delegate or officer at the precinct caucus. An eligible voter may vote or be elected a delegate or officer only in the precinct where the voter resides at the time of the caucus.
Subd. 2.
Agreement with party principles.
Only those persons who are in agreement with the principles of the party as stated in the party's constitution, and who either voted or affiliated with the party at the last state general election or intend to vote or affiliate with the party at the next state general election, may vote at the precinct caucus.
Subd. 3.
Decision by caucus vote.
In case the right of a person to participate at the caucus is challenged, the question of the right to participate shall be decided by a vote of the whole caucus. A person so challenged may not vote on the question of the person's right to participate.
Subd. 4.
One caucus per year.
No person may vote or participate at more than one party's caucuses in any one year.
203B.081 LOCATIONS AND METHODS FOR ABSENTEE VOTING IN PERSON.
Subd. 2.
Town elections.
Voters casting absentee ballots in person for a town election held in March may do so during the 30 days before the election. The county auditor shall make such designations at least 14 weeks before the election. At least one voting booth in each polling place must be made available by the county auditor for this purpose. The county auditor must also make available at least one electronic ballot marker in each polling place that has implemented a voting system that is accessible for individuals with disabilities pursuant to section 206.57, subdivision 5.
204D.04 BALLOT PREPARATION.
Subdivision 1.
Rotation of offices; prohibition.
There shall be no rotation of offices on any ballot required to be prepared pursuant to this chapter for a state primary or a state general election.
204D.13 BALLOT; PARTISAN OFFICES.
Subd. 2.
Order of political parties.
The first name printed for each partisan office on the state general election ballot shall be that of the candidate of the major political party that received the smallest average number of votes at the last state general election. The succeeding names shall be those of the candidates of the other major political parties that received a succeedingly higher average number of votes respectively. For the purposes of this subdivision, the average number of votes of a major political party shall be computed by dividing the total number of votes counted for all of the party's candidates for statewide office at the state general election by the number of those candidates at the election.
Subd. 3.
Nominees by petition; placement on ballot.
The names of candidates nominated by petition for a partisan office voted on at the state general election shall be placed on the state general election ballot after the names of the candidates for that office who were nominated at the state primary. No later than 11 weeks before the state general election, the secretary of state shall determine by lot the order of candidates nominated by petition. The drawing of lots must be by political party or principle. The political party or political principle of the candidate as stated on the petition shall be placed after the name of a candidate nominated by petition. The word "nonpartisan" shall not be used to designate any partisan candidate whose name is placed on the state general election ballot by nominating petition.
383C.806 POLLING PLACE; EVERGREEN FIREHALL.
At each general election and primary, St. Louis County shall provide a polling place at the Evergreen Fire Department firehall in Township 60N, R19.
Repealed Minnesota Session Laws: H1830-3
Laws 2014, chapter 287, section 25, as amended by Laws 2015, chapter 77, article 2, section 78
Sec. 78.
Laws 2014, chapter 287, section 25, is amended to read:
Sec. 25. PARKING RAMP; REQUIRED USER FINANCING.
The amount equivalent to debt service on the design and construction costs allocated to the parking garage to be located on the block bounded by Sherburne Avenue on the north, Park Street on the west, University Avenue on the south, and North Capitol Boulevard on the east must be transferred from parking fees collected and deposited into the state parking account to the general fund to offset any direct appropriations made to the senate for debt service payments for the legislative parking garage.
Repealed Minnesota Rule: H1830-3
4511.0600 REPORTING DISBURSEMENTS.
Subp. 5.
Specific disbursement categories.
Lobbying disbursements must be reported based on the categories in items A to I.
A.
"Lobbying materials" includes the cost of production, purchase, or other acquisition of materials that directly support lobbying.
B.
"Media costs" includes the cost of media space or time, including website design and maintenance, used for lobbying activities. The cost of preparation of materials for use in the media is reported in the lobbying materials category.
C.
"Telephone and communications" includes costs for local and long-distance telephone services, electronic mail, pagers, cellular telephones, facsimile distribution services, telegraph, and other communications services.
D.
"Postage and distribution" includes costs of postage from the United States Postal Service as well as other distribution costs associated with lobbying activities.
E.
"Fees and allowances" includes fees for consulting, surveys, polls, legal counsel, or other services as well as expenses associated with those services.
F.
"Entertainment" includes costs of all entertainment associated with any situation where lobbying activities take place.
G.
"Food and beverages" includes costs of all food and beverages associated with any situation where lobbying activities take place.
H.
"Travel and lodging" includes costs of all travel and lodging associated with any lobbying activity, excluding the costs of the lobbyist's own travel to accomplish the lobbying activity.
I.
"Other disbursements" includes general administration and overhead and any other lobbyist disbursements not reported in other categories.