MN HF4069

Defines "peace officer" as any member of a police department, State Patrol, game warden reserve, sheriff's office, or other law enforcement agency with arrest powers.

Requires a peace officer instead of election judges to deliver election returns to county auditors and municipal/school district clerks within 24 hours after voting ends.

Requires a peace officer to transport ballot containers from voting locations to county auditors or municipal clerks, replacing the previous requirement for two judges from different political parties.

Requires a peace officer to obtain and deliver election returns if they are not delivered as required by law, replacing the previous "special messenger" provision.

Updates all related statutory provisions to reflect that peace officers, rather than election judges or municipal clerks, are responsible for transporting election materials and returns.