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MN SF2296

Bill

Status

Passed

4/27/2012

Primary Sponsor

Roger Chamberlain

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Origin

Senate

87th Legislature 2011-2012

AI Summary

  • Remove the requirement that absentee ballot return envelope certificates be dated, while keeping the signature requirement, effective June 29, 2012.

  • Add email address field to absentee ballot return envelope certificates.

  • Prohibit political party units from using fines, sanctions, or penalties to coerce individuals without official party endorsement from filing as candidates for office.

  • Reduce the deadline for major political parties to certify presidential electors to the secretary of state from 77 days to 71 days before the general election.

Legislative Description

Absentee ballot return envelope certificates date requirement removal; political party certain coercion activities prohibition; presidential electors nomination procedure modification

Last Action

Secretary of State Chapter 250 04/27/12

4/27/2012

Committee Referrals

Local Government and Elections3/8/2012

Full Bill Text

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