Special elections set filing period establishment provision

SF 1020 establishes a standardized 7- to 10-day filing period (excluding holidays) for candidates seeking to fill legislative vacancies through special elections in Minnesota. This bill directly affects voters and candidates in special elections for state legislative seats, applying to all vacancy scenarios covered under current law. The key change is replacing flexible filing period language with a fixed minimum and maximum window, ensuring consistency regardless of when the vacancy occurs or whether the legislature is in session. The policy takes effect for vacancies occurring on or after the bill's final enactment date.