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MN SF2888

Bill

Status

Introduced

3/1/2010

Primary Sponsor

Michael Jungbauer

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Origin

Senate

86th Legislature 2009-2010

AI Summary

  • Eliminates student identification cards and student fee statements as acceptable proofs of residence for election day voter registration, retaining only driver's licenses, Minnesota ID cards, and secretary of state-approved documents.

  • Removes the provision allowing registered voters to vouch for unregistered voters on election day, eliminating the current system where voters could sign proof-of-residence oaths for up to 15 individuals.

  • Establishes a provisional ballot system for unregistered persons claiming precinct residence who lack authorized proofs of residence, allowing ballots to be counted only if the voter provides valid proof of residency to the county auditor within ten days after the election.

  • Requires the secretary of state to adopt rules governing provisional ballot administration, including procedures for informing voters, verifying residency, and counting verified ballots.

  • Maintains tribal identification cards as valid proof of residence for tribal band members under the same terms as previously established.

Legislative Description

Elections provisions modifications; authorized proofs of residence modification; vouching for certain voters on election date elimination; provisional ballots for unregistered voters authorization

Last Action

Senate: Introduction and first reading

3/1/2010

Full Bill Text

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