Sen. Mark Koran

Maddy summaryThis bill would raise the minimum age for preregistering to vote in Minnesota from 16 to 17 years old. It directly affects young people who currently can preregister at 16, requiring them to wait until they are 17 to submit a voter registration application while still under 18. The law amends existing election statutes to update age thresholds in registration forms and eligibility certifications, ensuring all preregistration applications confirm the applicant is at least 17 and will be 18 by election day. Paper and electronic registration forms must include updated certification language reflecting the new age requirement, and election officials cannot distribute blank forms that do not include these changes. The bill takes effect on July 1, 2026, applying to registration applications submitted on or after that date.

Maddy summaryThis bill requires voters in Minnesota to provide verification information before their absentee ballot applications are approved and mailed. It affects all Minnesota residents who apply for absentee ballots, including those on the permanent absentee voter list. The key provision mandates that applicants submit their driver's license or state ID number, the last four digits of their Social Security number, or a statement that they lack these documents, along with an oath that the information is accurate. County auditors and municipal clerks must electronically verify application information against government databases before processing, and the secretary of state must investigate unverifiable applications for suspicious activity. The law also requires periodic validation of permanent absentee voter records against government databases to maintain eligibility.

Maddy summaryThis bill prohibits political subdivisions in Minnesota, including counties, cities, townships, and school districts, from adopting or enforcing ranked-choice voting for any local elections. It also bars the use of ranked-choice voting or similar methods for federal and state offices. The legislation defines ranked-choice voting as any system where voters rank candidates by preference to determine election outcomes. If enacted, local governments would be unable to implement alternative voting methods beyond traditional one-vote-per-candidate systems.

Maddy summaryThis bill requires county auditors in Minnesota to remove deceased voters from the statewide voter registration system once their status is marked as deceased. It directly affects county election officials and the state's voter registration database by mandating a specific administrative action. The legislation establishes a deadline of June 1, 2027, for the removal of all voters currently marked as deceased from the system. This change aims to maintain accurate voter records by ensuring only eligible individuals remain registered to vote.

Maddy summaryThis bill directs Minnesota's Campaign Finance and Public Disclosure Board to study and test whether local candidates can use the board's existing campaign finance reporting software to track their own contributions and spending. The pilot project would allow candidates in at least four local jurisdictions holding general elections in 2026 to use the software, including at least one county, city, and school district election, with half located outside the seven-county metro area. The board must submit a report with findings and recommendations to the relevant legislative committees by March 15, 2027. This measure focuses on improving administrative efficiency for local candidates without changing current filing requirements or the board's oversight authority.

Maddy summaryThis bill reinstates eligibility requirements for caucus participation in Minnesota, applying retroactively to July 1, 2023. It directly affects voters who wish to participate in political party caucuses by restoring specific rules that were previously in place. The legislation revives existing state statutes governing caucus eligibility and takes effect once the bill is enacted. This change ensures that the established criteria for caucus participation are once again enforced for qualifying events.

Maddy summaryThis bill modifies voter registration requirements for postsecondary institutions in Minnesota that enroll students receiving state or federal financial aid. It requires these institutions to provide voter registration forms and information about absentee ballot options to each student during fall and spring semesters, with specific timing for state election years. The legislation also mandates that institutions maintain a webpage with voting resources, designate a campus vote coordinator, and submit annual reports on their voter registration efforts to the secretary of state. Additionally, the bill clarifies that school districts must provide voter registration applications to eligible students but not to those participating in postsecondary education programs or maintaining district residence without attending district schools.

Maddy summaryThis bill extends the expiration date of Minnesota's Legislative Commission on Cybersecurity from 2028 to 2035. The commission, established to oversee state cybersecurity efforts, will continue operating under this new deadline. The change modifies Minnesota Statutes section 3.888, subdivision 7, to update the commission's sunset date without altering its duties or scope. The bill directly affects the commission's operational timeline but does not create new policies or impact citizens or businesses.

Maddy summarySF 4007 prohibits Minnesota state agencies, local governments (like counties or cities), and businesses from requiring individuals to be vaccinated against communicable diseases or to show proof of vaccination. This applies to entry, work, or service access, with exceptions for existing requirements in specific statutes (like school health rules) and Minnesota Rules chapter 4604. The bill defines "communicable disease" broadly and specifies that the prohibition applies to all regulations, policies, or orders enforcing vaccine mandates. It takes effect the day after final enactment.

Maddy summaryThis bill (SF 3238) allows the chief judge of Minnesota's Office of Administrative Hearings to set aside certain permanent disqualifications for individuals seeking work in specific fields, such as child foster care or substance use disorder treatment. It directly affects people previously barred from these roles due to past disqualifying events (like crimes or misconduct), provided they meet strict criteria: demonstrating no current risk of harm, completing required rehabilitation or treatment, and showing no recent disqualifying conduct. The chief judge must consider factors like the nature of the past event, time elapsed, victim vulnerability, and proof of rehabilitation before granting a set-aside. This change modifies existing statutes to expand the chief judge's authority in reconsidering disqualifications, while maintaining the individual's underlying disqualification status for other programs.