This bill amends various sections of Minnesota Statutes concerning election day registration and the casting of provisional ballots. It mandates that voters who register on election day and cannot provide a Minnesota driver's license number, state identification number, or Social Security number must cast provisional ballots. New provisions are introduced for the process of casting and counting these provisional ballots, which include the requirement for voters to complete a provisional ballot signature envelope and guidelines for election judges to inform voters on how to ensure their provisional ballots are counted.

Additionally, the bill makes conforming changes to the canvassing process for county and state elections, adjusting the timelines for canvassing and reporting election results. It extends the deadlines for the county canvassing board to meet and for the State Canvassing Board to declare results, ensuring thorough processing of election data. Key changes also include the requirement for the county auditor to certify a copy of the canvassing board report under official seal and send it to the secretary of state by express mail, with adjusted submission timelines. Furthermore, the bill specifies that the canvass of returns for school board elections must occur on the tenth day after the primary, clarifying the roles of municipal and school district clerks in managing election returns. These changes will take effect on July 1, 2026, for elections held on or after that date.

Statutes affected:
Introduction: 204C.32, 204C.33, 204C.37, 205.065, 205.185, 205A.03, 205A.10