MN SF3817

Eliminates the ability of taxpayers to designate their $5 campaign finance contribution to a specific political party account on income tax and property tax refund forms, with all funds going to a general account instead.

Removes requirements for candidates to file affidavits of contributions and separate party account distribution formulas, consolidating the public subsidy system into a single general account structure.

Adds $1,020,000 in general fund appropriations for each general election to the state elections campaign account to offset the elimination of party-designated contributions.

Expands eligibility for the public subsidy program by removing the affidavit requirement that previously required candidates to demonstrate minimum fundraising thresholds before receiving subsidies.

Repeals sections establishing separate political party accounts within the campaign finance system and eliminates the qualification process for minor political parties to appear on tax forms.