The bill aims to enhance election policies and funding in Minnesota, focusing on campaign finance and the establishment of a Voting Rights Act cost-sharing account. It includes significant appropriations, such as a one-time transfer of $750,000 annually to the voting equipment grant account and $1,000,000 for local government grants to implement election provisions. Additionally, the bill allocates $500,000 to improve access to polling places for individuals with disabilities and mandates the Secretary of State to reimburse political subdivisions for presuit notice cost-sharing expenses related to the Voting Rights Act.

Key amendments to existing statutes involve the Secretary of State's responsibility to identify deceased voters and update their registration status, as well as broadening the definitions of "ballot question" and "local candidate" beyond Hennepin County. The bill introduces new reporting requirements for political committees and candidates, including the necessity for candidates to present valid identification when filing affidavits. It also establishes penalties for non-compliance with reporting requirements and outlines conditions for soliciting contributions during legislative sessions. The effective date for these changes is set for January 1, 2025.

Statutes affected:
1st Engrossment: 204B.35, 204C.21, 204D.07, 205.13, 206.57, 10A.01, 211A.01, 211A.02, 211A.05, 211A.06, 211A.07, 211A.12, 211A.14
2nd Engrossment: 10A.01, 211A.01, 211A.02, 211A.05, 211A.06, 211A.07, 211A.12, 211A.14
3rd Engrossment: 201.13, 10A.01, 10A.27, 211A.01, 211A.02, 211A.05, 211A.06, 211A.07, 211A.12, 211A.14