This bill amends Minnesota Statutes to classify the party affiliation of election judges as public data. Specifically, it adds a new subdivision to section 13.607, stating that the party affiliation of election judges will be classified according to the provisions in section 204B.21, subdivision 4. Additionally, it introduces a new subdivision to section 204B.21, which requires each appointing authority to maintain a list of election judges that indicates their major political party affiliation or a statement of non-affiliation. This list is designated as public data on individuals, while lists described in previous subdivisions are not considered public data.

Furthermore, the bill repeals subdivision 3 of section 204B.21, which previously allowed the sharing of election judges' party affiliations among judges assigned to the same precinct for compliance with party balance requirements. This change aims to enhance transparency regarding election judge affiliations while limiting the use of such data for purposes other than maintaining party balance.

Statutes affected:
Introduction: 13.607, 204B.21