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HF 2608

1st Engrossment - 84th Legislature (2005 - 2006) Posted on 12/15/2009 12:00am

KEY: stricken = removed, old language.
underscored = added, new language.
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A bill for an act
 relating to elections; modifying certain requirements relating to voting systems
for individuals with disabilities; amending Minnesota Statutes 2005 Supplement,
section 206.57, subdivision 5.

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

Section 1.

Minnesota Statutes 2005 Supplement, section 206.57, subdivision 5, is
amended to read:


Subd. 5.

Voting system for disabled voters.

new text begin (a)new text end In federal and state elections held
after December 31, 2005deleted text begin , anddeleted text end new text begin ;new text end in county, deleted text begin municipaldeleted text end new text begin citynew text end , and school district elections held
after December 31, 2007deleted text begin ,deleted text end new text begin ; and in town elections after December 31, 2007, except as
provided in this subdivision; new text end the voting method used in each polling place must include
a voting system that is accessible for individuals with disabilities, including nonvisual
accessibility for the blind and visually impaired in a manner that provides the same
opportunity for access and participation, including privacy and independence, as for other
voters.new text begin The requirements of this subdivision do not apply to town elections held in March
if no other election is held concurrently with the town election.
new text end

new text begin (b) Notwithstanding any contrary provision in this subdivision, if a resident of a
township files a written request with the county auditor that a voting system as described
in this subdivision be available at a town election held in March or in November of
odd-numbered years, the town must make such a voting system available. A request under
this paragraph must be submitted by the close of filings for the election.
 new text end

Sec. 2. new text begin EFFECTIVE DATE.
new text end

new text begin Section 1 is effective the day following final enactment.
 new text end