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MN HF4828

Bill

Status

Introduced

4/26/2022

Primary Sponsor

Mary Franson

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Origin

House of Representatives

92nd Legislature 2021-2022

AI Summary

  • Chairs of either of Minnesota's two largest major political parties may request a forensic audit of a state primary or general election by 5:00 p.m. on the second day after the canvass.

  • A general forensic audit must include at minimum review of voting machine accuracy, election cybersecurity measures, voter eligibility, and maintenance of election records.

  • The requesting party may specify a particular area of focus for the audit or request a general forensic audit.

  • The secretary of state, in consultation with the requesting political party chair, must select an independent organization with elections audit experience to conduct the audit.

  • The requesting political party bears all costs of the forensic audit, including compensation for state and local government personnel, supplies, travel, fees for the independent auditing organization, and reasonable attorney fees incurred by government units whose practices are audited.

Legislative Description

Elections; procedure established for two largest major political parties to request forensic audit of primary and general state elections.

Last Action

Introduction and first reading, referred to State Government Finance and Elections

4/26/2022

Committee Referrals

State Government Finance and Elections4/26/2022

Full Bill Text

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