SF 641

as introduced - 94th Legislature (2025 - 2026) Posted on 01/28/2025 09:57am

A bill for an act
relating to elections; prohibiting local governments from accepting certain
contributions for election expenses; amending Minnesota Statutes 2024, section
204B.32, by adding a subdivision.

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

Section 1.

Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 204B.32, is amended by adding a subdivision
to read:

new text begin Subd. 3. new text end

new text begin Contributions for election expenses prohibited. new text end

new text begin Notwithstanding any home
rule charter or local ordinance to the contrary, a county, municipality, or school district may
not accept a contribution, in any form, from a for-profit business or a nonprofit organization
made for the purpose of paying expenses associated with conducting a federal, state, or
local election. This subdivision does not apply to an entity that provides space to a local
government to use as a polling place for free or at a discounted rate.
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