The bill proposes significant modifications to election administration in Minnesota, focusing on voter registration, voting instructions, and the use of tabulation equipment. Key amendments include provisions for same-day voter registration at polling places with proof of residence, clarification of identification requirements for students, and the establishment of a separate process for presidential election contests. The bill also restricts the use of public voter information lists to ensure they are not used for non-election or non-law enforcement purposes, while requiring counties to adopt reasonable access rules. Additionally, it introduces new requirements for voter registration applications, including a space for a physical description of residences lacking specific addresses, with an effective date of June 1, 2024.

Further changes include updates to the counting of write-in votes, polling place designations, and the provision of voting materials in multiple languages. The bill mandates that all members of the State Canvassing Board sign and certify the canvass report, establishes guidelines for publicly funded recounts, and modifies the process for discretionary candidate recounts. It also streamlines the postelection review process, reducing timeframes for completion and reporting. New provisions regarding the contesting of presidential electors are introduced, specifying the grounds for contest and the necessary procedures. Overall, the legislation aims to enhance the integrity, efficiency, and clarity of the election process in Minnesota.

Statutes affected:
Introduction: 201.071, 204B.13, 204C.20, 204C.35, 204C.36, 204D.29, 205.16, 205A.05, 205A.07, 205A.11, 447.32
1st Engrossment: 201.071, 204C.20, 204C.33, 204C.35, 204C.36, 205.16, 205A.05, 205A.07, 205A.11, 206.89, 208.06, 208.44, 208.47, 209.01, 447.32