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MN HF4836
Bill
Status
Introduced
4/26/2022
Primary Sponsor
Mary Franson
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AI Summary
- Grants Minnesota Attorney General statewide concurrent jurisdiction to prosecute violations of election administration, voting procedures, fair campaign practices, campaign finance, public disclosure, bribery, and misconduct of public officials laws
- Attorney General's jurisdiction is concurrent with local prosecuting authorities, meaning both can investigate and prosecute the same violations in their respective jurisdictions
- Attorney General receives all powers and authorities granted to local prosecuting authorities for investigation, charging, and prosecution of election and voting-related crimes
- Requires Attorney General to notify the local prosecuting authority when beginning an investigation, though failure to notify does not eliminate the Attorney General's jurisdictional authority
- Does not deprive Attorney General or local prosecuting authorities of any existing powers or authorities already granted under law
Legislative Description
Strengthening Attorney General Oversight of Voting and Election (SAVE) Act established.
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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