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MN HF1152

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/14/2019

Primary Sponsor

Mike Freiberg

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Origin

House of Representatives

91st Legislature 2019-2020

AI Summary

  • Allows voters with temporary or permanent disabilities to request absentee ballots be transmitted electronically in accessible formats that can be marked using accessible software or devices.

  • Requires county auditors to electronically transmit ballots, instructions, and voter eligibility certificates to eligible voters upon receipt of a properly completed application.

  • Electronic materials must comply with accessibility standards developed under Minnesota Statutes section 16E.03, subdivision 9.

  • County auditors or municipal clerks must provide a return envelope with first-class postage to voters requesting accessible ballots, which must be returned in a sealed envelope.

  • Voters with disabilities are added to the list of eligible voters who may apply for ballots under chapter 203B absentee ballot procedures.

Legislative Description

County auditors authorized to transmit ballots electronically to persons with disabilities.

Last Action

Authors added Edelson, Poston, and Cantrell

2/27/2020

Committee Referrals

Subcommittee on Elections2/15/2019
Government Operations2/14/2019

Full Bill Text

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