This bill addresses various aspects of campaign finance in Minnesota, primarily focusing on data privacy and the disclosure of information by the Campaign Finance and Public Disclosure Board. It prohibits the Board from posting the street addresses of individuals on its website as part of campaign reports, classifying such data as nonpublic or private. Additionally, the bill modifies the requirements for disclaimers on political materials and updates the content requirements for local campaign finance reports. The bill also mandates that the Board must comply with these new provisions within six months of the effective date, or report any compliance issues to the relevant legislative committees.

Key amendments include the removal of the requirement for treasurers to be the only individuals who can access data entered into the Board's electronic reporting system, allowing for broader access while still protecting individual privacy. The bill also specifies that the Board must not disclose sensitive financial information, such as canceled checks or Social Security numbers, on its website. Furthermore, it updates the language regarding the information required in economic interest statements and campaign finance reports, ensuring that personal addresses are omitted to enhance the safety of individuals involved in the political process.

Statutes affected:
Introduction: 10A.027, 10A.09, 211B.04