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MN HF3

Bill

Status

Passed

5/5/2023

Primary Sponsor

Emma Greenman

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Origin

House of Representatives

93rd Legislature 2023-2024

AI Summary

HF3 Summary

  • Allows 16-year-olds to preregister to vote if they meet all other eligibility requirements, with voting contingent on reaching age 18 by election day.

  • Implements automatic voter registration through driver's license applications and certain state benefit programs, with citizenship verification requirements and opt-out provisions.

  • Requires voting instructions and sample ballots in the three most commonly spoken non-English languages in Minnesota, and mandates interpreters in precincts where 20% or more residents lack sufficient English skills.

  • Prohibits voter intimidation, deceptive voting information, and interference with registration or voting, with penalties up to gross misdemeanor; allows civil actions for damages and injunctive relief.

  • Restricts contributions from foreign-influenced corporations to candidates and political committees, requires certification of compliance, and expands the definition of "express advocacy" in campaign finance regulations.

Legislative Description

Voter registration and absentee voting provisions modified; voting instructions and sample ballot required to be multilingual and interpreters required to be provided; intimidation, deceptive practices, and interference regulated; campaign finance provisions modified; and money appropriated.

Last Action

Secretary of State Chapter 34

5/5/2023

Committee Referrals

Rules and Administration4/17/2023
Ways and Means3/9/2023
State and Local Government Finance and Policy3/6/2023
Judiciary Finance and Civil Law3/1/2023
Human Services Finance2/27/2023
Public Safety Finance and Policy2/15/2023
Transportation Finance and Policy2/9/2023
Elections Finance and Policy1/4/2023

Full Bill Text

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