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MN SF3383
Bill
Status
3/31/2016
Primary Sponsor
Roger Reinert
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AI Summary
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Establishes a presidential primary election in Minnesota to be held in presidential election years, with parties jointly selecting a date by March 1 or defaulting to the first Tuesday in March.
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Requires precinct caucuses to be held on a different date than the presidential primary, with the date determined by party chairs or defaulting to the first Tuesday in February or the Tuesday following the presidential primary.
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Updates voter registration public information lists to include the party choice of voters who participated in the most recent presidential primary.
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Authorizes the Secretary of State to reimburse counties and municipalities for presidential primary administration expenses including ballot preparation, polling place setup, election judge salaries, and canvassing board compensation.
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Makes the Act effective July 1, 2017, and applies to all elections conducted on or after that date.
Legislative Description
Presidential primary establishment
Last Action
Referred to Rules and Administration
3/31/2016