1.1 	A bill for an act
1.2 	relating to elections; modifying certain requirements relating to voting systems 
1.3 	for individuals with disabilities; amending Minnesota Statutes 2005 Supplement, 
1.4 	section 206.57, subdivision 5.
1.5 	BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF MINNESOTA:

1.6 	Section 1. Minnesota Statutes 2005 Supplement, section 206.57, subdivision 5, is 
1.7 	amended to read:
1.8 		Subd. 5.Voting system for disabled voters. In federal and state elections held after 
1.9 	December 31, 2005~~, and~~; in county, ~~municipal~~ city, and school district elections held after 
1.10 	December 31, 2007~~,~~; and in town elections held in November of even-numbered years 
1.11 	after December 31, 2007;  the voting method used in each polling place must include a 
1.12 	voting system that is accessible for individuals with disabilities, including nonvisual 
1.13 	accessibility for the blind and visually impaired in a manner that provides the same 
1.14 	opportunity for access and participation, including privacy and independence, as for other 
1.15 	voters. The requirements of this paragraph do not apply to town elections held in March 
1.16 	or in November of odd-numbered years.

1.17 	Sec. 2. EFFECTIVE DATE.
 1.18 	Section 1 is effective the day following final enactment.