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MN HF1753
Bill
Status
Introduced
2/27/2019
Primary Sponsor
Jamie Long
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AI Summary
- Increases the period during which county auditors may make available a ballot counter and ballot box for in-person absentee voting from 7 days to 19 days before an election
- Allows voters to choose between two voting methods: using the standard absentee process or voting in-person at the ballot box during the extended period
- Requires voters using the ballot box method to state their name, address, and date of birth, then sign a voter's certificate before receiving a ballot
- Mandates that ballots cast via the ballot box method remain at the polling place and be deposited directly into the ballot box by the voter
- Requires election officials to immediately record that a voter has cast a ballot using this alternative procedure
Legislative Description
Elections; number of days in-person absentee voters may deposit a ballot in the ballot box increased.
Last Action
Author added Gomez
3/13/2019
Committee Referrals
Subcommittee on Elections3/1/2019
Government Operations2/27/2019
Full Bill Text
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