MN SF4223

Increases the contribution disclosure threshold from $200 to $500 for ballot question political committees and funds, affecting reporting requirements for contributions, loans, and receipts

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

Clarifies special election reporting deadlines, requiring reports 7 days before special primary and general elections, and 10 days after a special election cycle ends

Extends conflict of interest disclosure and economic interest filing requirements to local officials in all political subdivisions, not just metropolitan governmental units

Adds local candidates to provisions governing earmarked contributions, coordinated expenditures, and party unit expenditure exceptions under sections 10A.16, 10A.175, and 10A.275