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MN HF1818

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/28/2019

Primary Sponsor

Connie Bernardy

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Origin

House of Representatives

91st Legislature 2019-2020

AI Summary

  • Authorizes county auditors and municipal clerks to open additional absentee ballot polling places for fewer than 46 days before an election, in addition to the standard 46-day period currently required.

  • Requires county auditors or municipal clerks operating reduced-duration polling places to post the location and hours of operation on the jurisdiction's website.

  • Requires county auditors or municipal clerks to inform the secretary of state of any polling place location and hours that operate for fewer than 46 days.

  • Amends Minnesota Statutes 2018, section 203B.081, subdivision 1 to permit this flexibility in absentee ballot voting locations.

Legislative Description

Absentee ballot voting; additional polling place locations opening for fewer than 46 days authorized.

Last Action

Returned by Chair to Government Operations

2/13/2020

Committee Referrals

Subcommittee on Elections3/1/2019
Government Operations2/28/2019

Full Bill Text

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