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MN HF980

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/11/2019

Primary Sponsor

Aisha Gomez

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Origin

House of Representatives

91st Legislature 2019-2020

AI Summary

  • Allows individuals under 18 years of age to vote at primary elections and presidential nomination primaries if they will be 18 years old or older by the time of the subsequent general election.

  • Requires that under-18 voters meet all other voting eligibility requirements: U.S. citizenship and 20 days of Minnesota residency immediately preceding the election.

  • Restricts ballots for under-18 voters to candidates seeking nomination only, prohibiting votes on any questions or propositions.

  • Amends Minnesota Statutes 2018, section 201.014, subdivision 1 regarding voter eligibility requirements.

Legislative Description

Individuals under the age of 18 authorized to vote at a primary election in certain circumstances.

Last Action

Author added Long

4/3/2019

Committee Referrals

Subcommittee on Elections2/13/2019
Government Operations2/11/2019

Full Bill Text

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