This bill mandates that general elections for cities, towns, and school districts in Minnesota be held on the first Tuesday after the first Monday in November of even-numbered years. However, cities classified as first-class are given the option to conduct their general elections in either odd-numbered or even-numbered years, provided they adopt an orderly transition plan. The bill amends several sections of the Minnesota Statutes, including provisions related to the timing of elections and the terms of office for elected officials, while also repealing a specific section that allowed school boards to change the year of their general elections.

Key amendments include the requirement for cities of the first class to notify the county auditor and secretary of state about any changes in election dates, and the stipulation that the governing body must adopt a plan for transitioning to the new election schedule by January 1, 2026. The bill also clarifies that the terms of elected officials may be adjusted as part of this transition. Additionally, it removes references to odd-numbered year elections in various sections, streamlining the election process for affected municipalities and school districts.

Statutes affected:
Introduction: 205A.04, 205.07, 205.075, 205A.03, 205A.055