Minnesota Legislature
HF 818
as introduced - 84th Legislature (2005 - 2006) Posted on 12/15/2009 12:00am
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A bill for an act
relating to elections; proposing an amendment to the
Minnesota Constitution, article VII, section 1;
authorizing local units of government to permit
permanent resident noncitizens to vote in local
elections.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF MINNESOTA:
Section 1.
CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT PROPOSED.
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An amendment to the Minnesota Constitution, article VII,
section 1, is proposed to the people.
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If the amendment is adopted, the section will read:
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Section 1.
Every person 18 years of age or more who has
been a citizen of the United States for three months and who has
resided in the precinct for 30 days next preceding an election
shall be entitled to vote in that precinct. new text begin A local unit of
government may authorize voting in its elections by a person who
is 18 years of age or more, has resided in the local government
jurisdiction for 30 days next preceding an election, and is not
a citizen of the United States but is a permanent resident of
the United States under federal law.new text end The place of voting by one
otherwise qualified who has changed his residence within 30 days
preceding the election shall be prescribed by law. The
following persons shall not be entitled or permitted to vote at
any election in this state: A person not meeting the above
requirements; a person who has been convicted of treason or
felony, unless restored to civil rights; a person under
guardianship, or a person who is insane or not mentally
competent.
Sec. 2. new text begin SCHEDULE AND QUESTION.
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The proposed amendment shall be submitted to the people at
the 2006 general election. The question submitted shall be:
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"Shall the Minnesota Constitution be amended to allow local
units of government to authorize permanent resident noncitizens
to vote in local government elections?
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Yes .......
No ........"
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