Bill Summary

• Permits individuals who are at least 17 years old to preregister to vote if they otherwise meet all eligibility requirements except age.

• Requires automatic voter registration for applicants for a Minnesota driver's license, instruction permit, or state identification card unless the applicant declines, with information transmitted daily to the secretary of state.

• Mandates the secretary of state provide election security and cybersecurity training to county auditors and local election officials.

• Appropriates $87,000 in fiscal year 2019 for security upgrades to the statewide voter registration system and $1,400,000 for modernizing and updating the system through June 30, 2022.

• Appropriates unspecified funds in fiscal year 2019 for grants to political subdivisions to purchase or lease electronic roster systems.