The bill amends Minnesota Statutes 2022, section 206.89, subdivision 2, to enhance the process of postelection reviews by allowing municipalities to designate additional precincts for review. It establishes that the county canvassing board must set the date, time, and place for the postelection review, which must occur between the 11th and 18th days after the state general election. The bill specifies the number of precincts to be reviewed based on the size of the county's registered voter population, with requirements ranging from at least two precincts for counties with fewer than 50,000 voters to at least four precincts or three percent of the total precincts for larger counties.

Additionally, the bill introduces provisions for municipalities to request a review of up to twice the number of precincts required, with the governing body of the municipality designating these additional precincts. If the municipality does not designate the precincts, they will be selected by lot. The municipality is responsible for reimbursing the county for the costs associated with the additional reviews. The bill also mandates that the secretary of state ensure that at least four precincts are selected in each congressional district and requires the posting of relevant information on the office website.

Statutes affected:
Introduction: 206.89