This bill focuses on enhancing privacy protections in campaign finance by classifying street addresses as private data in reports filed with the Campaign Finance and Public Disclosure Board, local governments, and school districts. It prohibits the Board from posting private data, including street addresses, on its website and requires the removal or modification of existing reports to exclude such information. The bill also allows for noncampaign disbursements for security-related expenses, increasing the financial limit for these expenses from $3,000 to $5,000. Additionally, it introduces new definitions for addresses and security services, clarifying what constitutes a street address and the types of security services eligible for funding.

Moreover, the bill amends various sections of Minnesota Statutes to clarify reporting requirements for public officials and candidates regarding their economic interests and campaign contributions. It specifies that certain individuals must provide limited information on their statements of economic interest and allows individuals to keep their home addresses private if they can certify a reasonable fear for their safety. The bill also outlines the required contents of reports from candidates and political entities, establishes new limitations on personal contributions to campaigns, and modifies nominating petition requirements by removing the necessity to include a candidate's residence address. Overall, the bill aims to enhance transparency in campaign finance while ensuring necessary protections for individuals concerned about their safety.

Statutes affected:
Introduction: 10A.027, 10A.09, 211B.04
1st Engrossment: 10A.09, 10A.01, 10A.027, 10A.20, 10A.27, 10A.275, 204B.07, 211A.01, 211B.04
2nd Engrossment: 10A.09, 10A.01, 10A.027, 10A.20, 10A.27, 10A.275, 204B.07, 211A.01, 211B.04