Money transferred to the voting operations, technology, and election resources account.

HF 977 transfers $2.5 million from the general fund to Minnesota's Voting Operations, Technology, and Election Resources Account for each of the 2026 and 2027 budget years. This funding directly supports election administration by providing resources for voting systems, technology upgrades, and election-related operations. The bill establishes a specific annual allocation to this account, which is governed under Minnesota Statutes section 5.305. It does not create new programs but allocates existing state funds to enhance election infrastructure. The bill was introduced by Representatives Freiberg and Lee, K., and referred to the Elections Finance and Government Operations Committee.