The bill appropriates $1,000,000 from the general fund to the Secretary of State for the administration of elections in 2026 and to support services that were previously funded by federal funds. This appropriation is designated as a one-time allocation for fiscal year 2027.
Additionally, the bill mandates that the Secretary of State, in consultation with the Commissioner of Management and Budget, transfer $1,000,000 from the general fund to the voting operations, technology, and election resources account as established under Minnesota Statutes, section 5.305. This transfer is also classified as a one-time action for fiscal year 2027.