The bill proposes significant amendments to Minnesota's election administration laws, focusing on enhancing voter registration, absentee voting, and the appointment of election judges. Key changes include modifications to election day registration procedures, allowing individuals to register by providing proof of residence through various means, such as vouching by registered voters or employees of residential facilities. The bill clarifies that students can use a current residential housing list from their educational institution as proof of residence and establishes new certification requirements for these lists. Additionally, it mandates that absentee ballot applications be submitted electronically through a secure website, with strict verification processes, and emphasizes the need for clerks to have the necessary technical capacity to access the statewide voter registration system.

Further amendments include updates to the appointment process for election judges, requiring political parties to provide detailed information about potential judges, and establishing a centralized election reporting system for unofficial election results. The bill also introduces provisions for correcting election-related errors, allowing candidates to file petitions electronically and implement corrections with mutual agreement. It updates the Voter's Bill of Rights to ensure voters are informed of their rights and modifies timelines for mailing and counting ballots. Additionally, the bill addresses the dissolution of towns by increasing the notice period for voters and changing the ballot format for dissolution votes. Overall, these amendments aim to improve the efficiency, security, and accessibility of the electoral process in Minnesota.

Statutes affected:
Introduction: 201.061, 201.071, 203B.04, 203B.05, 203B.08, 203B.081, 203B.121, 203B.30, 204B.06, 204B.09, 204B.14, 204B.21, 204B.24, 204B.25, 204B.44, 204B.45, 204C.08, 204C.09, 204C.10, 205.185, 205A.10, 205A.11, 368.47, 375.20, 414.09, 447.32
1st Engrossment: 201.061, 201.071, 203B.04, 203B.05, 203B.08, 203B.081, 203B.121, 203B.17, 203B.30, 204B.06, 204B.07, 204B.09, 204B.14, 204B.21, 204B.24, 204B.25, 204B.44, 204B.45, 204C.08, 204C.09, 204C.10, 205.185, 205A.10, 205A.11, 368.47, 375.20, 414.09, 447.32
2nd Engrossment: 201.061, 201.071, 203B.04, 203B.05, 203B.08, 203B.081, 203B.121, 203B.17, 203B.30, 204B.06, 204B.07, 204B.09, 204B.14, 204B.21, 204B.24, 204B.25, 204B.44, 204B.45, 204C.08, 204C.09, 204C.10, 205.185, 205A.10, 205A.11, 368.47, 375.20, 414.09, 447.32