Voter registration form required to include any requirements of federal law, secretary of state required to ensure compliance with federal requirements related to elections, secretary of state required to allocate money to counties to assist them in complying with federal requirements, and money appropriated.
This bill requires Minnesota voter registration forms to include any new requirements mandated by federal law, such as asking voters to provide proof of citizenship. It directs the Secretary of State to ensure all election officials comply with federal election rules and to distribute $5 million in state funds to counties based on their 2024 voter turnout to help cover costs associated with these new federal mandates. The legislation also mandates that the Secretary of State submit annual reports to the legislature confirming that the state and local officials are meeting these federal obligations.
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Apr 2026
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Introduced Apr 27, 2026
Last action Apr 28, 2026
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Apr 27, 2026
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1 primary · 5 co-sponsors
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