The bill proposes to prohibit political subdivisions in Minnesota from establishing or enforcing ranked-choice voting for any federal, state, or local offices. It introduces new legal language under Minnesota Statutes, chapter 200, specifically stating that ranked-choice voting, or any similar voting method, cannot be used for elections at these levels. This prohibition extends to all political subdivisions, including counties, cities, townships, and school districts, regardless of their governance structure.
Additionally, the bill defines "ranked-choice voting" as any election method where voters rank or assign numerical values to candidates based on their preferences. This definition clarifies the scope of the prohibition and ensures that no political subdivision can adopt or enforce rules that would allow for ranked-choice voting in any form.