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MN HF1754

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

2/27/2019

Primary Sponsor

Jamie Long

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Origin

House of Representatives

91st Legislature 2019-2020

AI Summary

  • Amends Minnesota Statutes 2018, section 203B.121, subdivision 4, to change when ballot boards may open absentee ballot envelopes
  • Moves the earliest permitted opening time from the 7th day before the election to the 20th day before the election
  • Allows ballot boards to open envelopes marked "Accepted," duplicate ballots as needed, initial them, and deposit them in ballot boxes after the new 20th-day deadline
  • Requires ballots with multiple enclosures in a single envelope to be returned as spoiled ballots and prohibits them from being counted
  • Referred to the Committee on Government Operations on February 27, 2019

Legislative Description

Ballot boards opening absentee ballot envelopes after close of business on 20th day before election allowed.

Last Action

Referred by Chair to Subcommittee on Elections

3/1/2019

Committee Referrals

Subcommittee on Elections3/1/2019
Government Operations2/27/2019

Full Bill Text

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