MN SF4242

Appropriates an unspecified amount from the general fund to the Secretary of State in fiscal year 2023 for election security enhancements as a one-time appropriation.

Funds may be used for improving physical security at polling places, training local election officials, implementing security improvements for election systems, or other election security activities.

Secretary of State must administer grants to counties and political subdivisions based on applications from county auditors or municipal clerks, with per-citizen grant limits of unspecified amounts.

Grant applications must include submission date, requesting jurisdiction name, applicant information, 2020 Census voting-age population, requested amount, and certification that funds will be used for authorized purposes only.

Secretary of State must establish application deadline, grant award procedures, and verification processes; must submit a report by January 31, 2023 identifying each jurisdiction receiving a grant and the award amounts.