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SF 46

as introduced - 89th Legislature (2015 - 2016) Posted on 01/08/2015 04:14pm

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underscored = added, new language.
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A bill for an act
 relating to elections; modifying mail balloting authorization; amending
Minnesota Statutes 2014, section 204B.45, subdivision 1.

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

Section 1.

Minnesota Statutes 2014, 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 deleted text begin 400deleted text end new text begin 1,000new text end registered
voters on June 1 of an election year and not located in a metropolitan county as defined
by section 473.121, 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.