The bill amends Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 204C.09, subdivision 1, which pertains to the responsibilities of election judges regarding the counting and initialing of ballots. It specifies that before voting starts, at least two election judges must certify the number of ballots delivered to the precinct and conduct a count of the ballots in each package to ensure accuracy. Any discrepancies found during this process must be documented in an incident log.

Additionally, the bill modifies the initialing procedure for ballots. It removes the requirement for election judges to initial "the backs of" the ballots and replaces it with a directive for judges to "mark the ballots." This change aims to streamline the process and clarify the responsibilities of election judges in ensuring the integrity of the election process.

Statutes affected:
Introduction: 204C.09