The proposed bill seeks to amend various sections of Minnesota Statutes concerning campaign finance, lobbying, and reporting requirements for political candidates and committees. Key insertions include definitions for "Address," "Street address," and "Security services," which clarify reporting requirements and expand the scope of noncampaign disbursements to include security-related expenses with a new limit of $10,000. The bill also modifies the complaint investigation process, allowing the board chair to dismiss frivolous complaints, and enhances data privacy by classifying street addresses in reports as nonpublic data, accessible only to specific political party leaders under strict conditions.

In addition to campaign finance, the bill addresses lobbying requirements by mandating lobbyists to report the official's title and jurisdiction, disclose original sources of lobbying funds exceeding $500, and include expert witnesses in communications with public officials. It introduces new guidelines for disclaimers in paid advertisements urging public contact with officials, requiring clear identification of the responsible principal. The bill also modifies reporting requirements for principals, including total lobbying expenditures and the involvement of finance professionals, while establishing penalties for non-compliance. Overall, the bill aims to enhance transparency and accountability in both campaign finance and lobbying activities in Minnesota.

Statutes affected:
Introduction: 10A.04, 211B.04
1st Engrossment: 10A.01, 10A.022, 10A.027, 10A.04, 10A.09, 10A.20, 10A.27, 10A.275, 204B.07, 211A.01, 211B.04
2nd Engrossment: 10A.01, 10A.02, 10A.022, 10A.027, 10A.04, 10A.09, 10A.20, 10A.27, 10A.275, 204B.07, 211A.01, 211B.04
1st Unofficial Engrossment: 10A.01, 10A.02, 10A.022, 10A.027, 10A.04, 10A.09, 10A.20, 10A.27, 10A.275, 204B.07, 211A.01, 211B.04