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MN SF3

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/4/2023

Primary Sponsor

Liz Boldon

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Origin

Senate

93rd Legislature 2023-2024

AI Summary

SF3 Bill Summary

  • Allows 16-year-olds to pre-register to vote before turning 18, with registration becoming effective upon reaching age 18 if they meet other eligibility requirements.

  • Implements automatic voter registration through driver's license, state identification, and human services applications, with opt-out provisions and citizenship verification requirements.

  • Requires voting instructions and sample ballots in the three most commonly spoken non-English languages at polling places, with certified interpreters provided in areas where 20% or more of residents are language minorities.

  • Establishes new prohibitions against voter intimidation, deceptive election practices, and interference with voting or registration, with gross misdemeanor penalties and civil remedies available.

  • Restricts contributions from foreign-influenced corporations (defined as corporations with foreign ownership or influence of 1-50% depending on structure) and expands the definition of "express advocacy" for campaign finance purposes.

Legislative Description

Voter registration provisions modifications and appropriations

Last Action

Author added Mitchell

4/27/2023

Committee Referrals

Finance3/13/2023
Judiciary and Public Safety3/1/2023
State and Local Government and Veterans2/20/2023
Judiciary and Public Safety2/16/2023
Health and Human Services2/13/2023
Transportation2/8/2023
Elections1/4/2023

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