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MN SF3383

Bill

Status

Introduced

3/31/2016

Primary Sponsor

Roger Reinert

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Origin

Senate

89th Legislature 2015-2016

AI Summary

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • Updates voter registration public information lists to include the party choice of voters who participated in the most recent presidential primary.

  • 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.

  • 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

Committee Referrals

Rules and Administration3/31/2016

Full Bill Text

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