The bill focuses on funding for elections and campaign finance in Minnesota, detailing appropriations from the general fund for the fiscal years 2026 and 2027. It specifies that the appropriations are available for the purposes outlined in the article, with the first year being fiscal year 2026 and the second year fiscal year 2027. Additionally, it establishes that the base for future appropriations will be $1,846,000 starting in fiscal year 2028 and thereafter.
Furthermore, the bill includes a provision for transferring funds to the Help America Vote Act account, which is designed to meet the state match requirement of the Further Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2024. This ensures that Minnesota complies with federal funding requirements related to election support.