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MN SF146

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/22/2009

Primary Sponsor

Amy Koch

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Origin

Senate

86th Legislature 2009-2010

AI Summary

  • Requires voters to present photo identification before receiving a ballot, with acceptable forms including Minnesota driver's license, voter identification card, state or federal government ID, U.S. passport, or tribal ID card.

  • Establishes a free Minnesota voter identification card program administered by county auditors, available to registered voters who lack other valid photo identification.

  • Allows voters unable to produce photo identification to cast a provisional ballot after swearing to their identity, with final counting contingent on presenting valid ID or documentation within five business days of the election.

  • Mandates that voter identification card applicants submit proof of voter registration, documentation of Minnesota residence, and official documents containing name, address, and date of birth.

  • Makes false statements on voter identification applications or provisional ballot affidavits felony offenses punishable by up to five years imprisonment and fines up to $10,000.

Legislative Description

Voter identification cards; photo identification requirement for ballot; provisional balloting provisions

Last Action

Senate: Author stricken Ingebrigtsen

2/25/2010

Full Bill Text

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