MN HF2945

Presidential and vice presidential candidates must file copies of their federal income tax returns for at least the five most recent taxable years with the Minnesota Secretary of State no later than 11 weeks before a general election.

Candidates must provide written consent to the Secretary of State for public disclosure of their income tax returns in a form prescribed by the Secretary of State.

Tax returns filed with the Secretary of State must be made publicly available on the Secretary of State's website no later than seven days after filing, with the Secretary of State authorized to redact information in consultation with the Commissioner of Revenue.

Candidates who fail to timely file the required income tax returns and written consent shall not be placed on the official ballot for the general election.