MN HF4243

Increases contribution and loan disclosure thresholds from $200 to $500 for ballot question political committees and funds, while maintaining the $200 threshold for legislative and statewide candidates

Expands the definition of "metropolitan governmental unit" to explicitly include the seven metro counties, cities over 50,000 population in the metro area, Metropolitan Parks and Open Space Commission, Metropolitan Airports Commission, and Minnesota Sports Facilities Authority

Extends conflict of interest disclosure requirements to local officials elected or appointed by metro counties and cities over 50,000 population, requiring them to file written statements describing potential conflicts affecting their financial interests

Adds reporting requirements for political committees, funds, and party units that make over $200 in donations in kind consisting of independent expenditures for local candidates or ballot question expenditures during non-general election years

Clarifies special election reporting deadlines, specifying that reports are due 7 days before special primary and general elections, and 10 days after a special election cycle ends, with coverage periods tied to the special election cycle dates