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| Bill | Title | Status | Sponsor |
|---|---|---|---|
| SF 5253 |
A bill for an act relating to campaign finance; modifying certain requirements for reports and disclaimers; amending Minnesota Statutes 2024, sections 10A.04, subdivision 6; 211B.04, subdivisions 3, 5; proposing coding for new law in Minnesota Statutes, chapter 10A. 2026 Regular | Senate
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in_committee | Bonnie S. Westlin |
| SF 5249 |
A bill for an act relating to state government; proposing an amendment to the Minnesota Constitution, Article IV, section 22; allowing the lieutenant governor to cast a vote in the house of representatives in the case of a tie. 2026 Regular | Senate
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in_committee | Omar Fateh |
| SF 5248 |
A bill for an act relating to elections; changing the date of the state primary from August to March; amending requirements for the presidential nomination primary; modifying the process to place legislative and congressional candidates on the ballot; establishing a process for political parties to nominate legislative candidates to be placed on the ballot; making technical and conforming changes; amending Minnesota Statutes 2024, sections 10A.20, subdivisions 2, 2a; 204B.03; 204B.09, subdivision 1; 204B.14, subdivision 4; 204B.21, subdivision 1; 204D.03, subdivision 1; 204D.05, subdivision 1; 204D.08, subdivisions 1, 4, by adding a subdivision; 204D.09, subdivision 1; 204D.10, subdivision 1; 204D.12; 204D.17, subdivision 2; 204D.20, by adding a subdivision; 204D.22, subdivisions 1, 3, 4; 204D.23, subdivisions 1, 2, 5; 204D.24, subdivisions 1, 2; 204D.25, subdivision 1; 204D.27, subdivisions 1, 12; 204D.28, subdivisions 2, 6, 8, 9; 204D.29, subdivision 4, by adding a subdivision; 205.065, subdivisions 1, 2; 205.10, subdivision 3a; 205A.03, subdivisions 1, 2; 205A.11, subdivision 2a; 206.61, subdivision 5; 206.82, subdivision 2; 207A.11; 207A.12; 207A.13, subdivision 1; Minnesota Statutes 2025 Supplement, sections 204B.14, subdivision 2; 204C.10; 204D.195; proposing coding for new law in Minnesota Statutes, chapter 204B; repealing Minnesota Statutes 2024, sections 202A.18, subdivision 2a; 204D.20, subdivisions 1, 2; 204D.21; 204D.27, subdivisions 2, 3, 5; 204D.28, subdivisions 5, 7; 204D.29, subdivisions 2, 3; 207A.14; 207A.15. 2026 Regular | Senate
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in_committee | Calvin K. Bahr |
| SF 5245 |
A bill for an act relating to elections; requiring that the voter registration form include any requirements of federal law; requiring the secretary of state to ensure compliance with federal requirements related to elections; directing the secretary of state to allocate money to counties to assist them in complying with federal requirements; requiring a report; appropriating money; amending Minnesota Statutes 2025 Supplement, section 201.071, subdivision 1. 2026 Regular | Senate
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in_committee | Mark W. Koran |
| HF 5088 |
A bill for an act relating to elections; requiring that the voter registration form include any requirements of federal law; requiring the secretary of state to ensure compliance with federal requirements related to elections; directing the secretary of state to allocate money to counties to assist them in complying with federal requirements; requiring a report; appropriating money; amending Minnesota Statutes 2025 Supplement, section 201.071, subdivision 1. 2026 Regular | House of Representatives
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unknown | Duane Quam |
| HF 5094 |
A bill for an act relating to elections; establishing requirements for polling place designations for school district special elections in districts with boundaries that include more than one county; amending notice requirements for school district special elections; amending Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 205A.11, subdivisions 1, 2a. 2026 Regular | House of Representatives
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in_committee | Jon Koznick |
| HF 3589 |
A bill for an act relating to elections; permitting a voter to briefly leave a polling place to address an unexpected need, at the discretion of the head election judge; amending Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 204C.13, subdivision 7. 2026 Regular | House of Representatives
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passed_lower | Jimmy Gordon |
| HF 3719 |
A bill for an act relating to campaign finance; requiring the Campaign Finance and Public Disclosure Board to conduct a study and administer a pilot project related to use of the campaign finance reporting software by local candidates; requiring a report. 2026 Regular | House of Representatives
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passed_lower | Jimmy Gordon |
| HF 4239 |
A bill for an act relating to campaign finance; providing for certain noncampaign disbursements; providing for classification of certain data; providing for certain complaints; modifying certain requirements for reports, written communications, and disclaimers; amending Minnesota Statutes 2024, sections 10A.01, by adding subdivisions; 10A.022, subdivision 3; 10A.027; 10A.04, subdivision 6; 10A.09, subdivisions 5, 5b; 10A.20, subdivision 3; 10A.27, subdivision 10; 10A.275, subdivision 1; 204B.07, subdivision 1; 211A.01, by adding subdivisions; 211B.04, subdivisions 1, 2, 3, 5; Minnesota Statutes 2025 Supplement, sections 10A.01, subdivision 26; 10A.02, subdivision 11b; 10A.04, subdivision 4; 204B.06, subdivision 1b; 211A.02, subdivision 2; proposing coding for new law in Minnesota Statutes, chapters 10A; 204B; 211A; repealing Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 10A.09, subdivision 9; Minnesota Rules, part 4501.0100, subpart 2. 2026 Regular | House of Representatives
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passed_lower | Mike Freiberg |
| SF 4223 |
A bill for an act relating to elections; modifying campaign finance reporting requirements; modifying disclaimer requirements; expanding disclosure requirements; modifying provisions related to noncoordinated expenditures; classifying certain street address data as private data; modifying campaign finance laws related to security-related expenses; making various changes related to election administration; modifying provisions related to absentee voting; modifying timelines; making technical and clarifying changes; modifying definitions; prohibiting certain elections betting; requiring studies and reports; imposing penalties; amending Minnesota Statutes 2024, sections 10A.01, subdivision 24, by adding subdivisions; 10A.02, by adding a subdivision; 10A.027; 10A.04, subdivision 6; 10A.07, subdivisions 1, 2; 10A.08, subdivision 1; 10A.09, subdivisions 2, 5, 5a, 5b, 6a; 10A.16; 10A.175, subdivisions 2, 3, 5; 10A.176, subdivision 1; 10A.177; 10A.20, subdivisions 2, 2a, 3, 4; 10A.201, subdivision 6; 10A.202, subdivision 4; 10A.25, subdivision 10; 10A.27, subdivisions 2, 10, 17; 10A.275, subdivision 1; 203B.05, subdivision 1; 203B.06, subdivision 3; 203B.065; 204B.07, subdivision 1; 204B.27, subdivision 2; 204B.49; 204C.26, subdivisions 2, 4; 205.185, subdivision 3; 205A.10, subdivision 3; 208.03; 211A.01, by adding subdivisions; 211B.04, subdivisions 1, 2, 3, 5; 211B.075, subdivision 5; 211B.076, subdivision 11; 211B.32, subdivision 1; Minnesota Statutes 2025 Supplement, sections 10A.01, subdivision 26; 10A.02, subdivision 11b; 10A.04, subdivision 4; 10A.09, subdivision 1; 203B.30, subdivisions 2, 3; 204B.06, subdivision 1b; 204B.07, subdivision 2; 204B.09, subdivision 3; 211A.02, subdivision 2; 375.20; proposing coding for new law in Minnesota Statutes, chapters 10A; 204B; 211A; 211B; repealing Minnesota Statutes 2024, sections 5.31; 10A.09, subdivision 9; Minnesota Rules, parts 4501.0100, subpart 2; 4503.2000. 2026 Regular | Senate
|
unknown | Bonnie S. Westlin |
| HF 4240 |
A bill for an act relating to elections; making various changes related to election administration; modifying provisions related to absentee voting; modifying timelines; making technical and clarifying changes; appropriating money; amending Minnesota Statutes 2024, sections 203B.05, subdivision 1; 203B.06, subdivision 3; 203B.065; 204B.27, subdivision 2; 204C.26, subdivisions 2, 4; 205.185, subdivision 3; 205A.10, subdivision 3; Minnesota Statutes 2025 Supplement, sections 203B.30, subdivisions 2, 3; 375.20; proposing coding for new law in Minnesota Statutes, chapter 204D; repealing Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 5.31. 2026 Regular | House of Representatives
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unknown | Mike Freiberg |
| HF 4241 |
A bill for an act relating to elections; modifying certain selection procedures for the Hennepin County medical examiner; modifying school board procedure for Independent School District No. 535; requiring economic interest disclosure for certain park district board candidates; amending Minnesota Statutes 2024, sections 383B.041, by adding a subdivision; 390.0065; Laws 1969, chapter 193, section 3, as amended. 2026 Regular | House of Representatives
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unknown | Mike Freiberg |
| SF 4196 |
A bill for an act relating to campaign finance; modifying certain late fees and civil penalties; establishing enhanced penalties; prohibiting the board from waiving enhanced penalties; depositing a portion of late fees and civil penalties into the state elections campaign account; providing definitions; amending Minnesota Statutes 2024, sections 10A.01, by adding subdivisions; 10A.02, subdivision 15; 10A.025, subdivisions 2, 3, 4, 5, by adding a subdivision; 10A.20, subdivision 12, by adding a subdivision. 2026 Regular | Senate
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in_committee | Lindsey Port |
| HF 5045 |
A bill for an act relating to elections; requiring photo ID to register to vote and to vote; establishing the SAVE Minnesota Act; requiring proof of citizenship to vote; creating a voter identification card; establishing provisional ballots; modifying driver's license requirements; requiring reports; appropriating money; amending Minnesota Statutes 2024, sections 5B.06; 13.6905, by adding a subdivision; 142A.412, subdivision 1; 144.226, by adding subdivisions; 171.06, subdivisions 1, 2, by adding a subdivision; 171.061, subdivisions 1, 3, 4; 171.07, subdivisions 1, 1a, 4, 14, by adding a subdivision; 171.071, subdivision 1; 171.10, subdivision 1; 171.11; 171.12, subdivision 3c; 171.121; 171.14; 201.022, subdivision 1; 201.061, subdivision 1a; 201.071, subdivisions 2, 3; 201.091, subdivision 9; 201.145, subdivisions 2, 3, 4, 5; 201.161, subdivision 3; 201.221, subdivision 3; 203B.065; 203B.121, subdivision 2; 203B.17, subdivision 2; 203B.19; 203B.21, subdivision 3; 203B.24, subdivision 1; 204B.46; 204C.12, by adding a subdivision; 204C.32, as amended; 204C.37; 205.065, subdivision 5; 205.185, subdivision 3; 205A.03, subdivision 4; 205A.10, subdivision 3; Minnesota Statutes 2025 Supplement, sections 171.071, subdivision 2; 201.061, subdivisions 1, 3; 201.071, subdivision 1; 201.121, subdivision 1; 201.13, subdivision 3; 201.14; 201.225, subdivision 2; 203B.04, subdivisions 1, 4; 203B.07, subdivision 3; 203B.08, subdivision 1; 203B.30, subdivision 2; 204B.45, subdivision 2; 204C.08, subdivision 1d; 204C.10; 204C.33, subdivision 1; proposing coding for new law in Minnesota Statutes, chapters 200; 201; 204C; 357; repealing Minnesota Statutes 2025 Supplement, section 201.061, subdivision 7. 2026 Regular | House of Representatives
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in_committee | Pam Altendorf |
| SF 4555 |
A bill for an act relating to state government; prohibiting certain work by legislative members; changing provisions for business filings, energy and water use in state facilities, enterprise sustainability, grant management, fraud training, pharmacy benefit manager selection, historic site management, lien notice, public television block grant eligibility, and attorney general civil actions; modifying provisions for local government elections, organization, investments, personnel structure, financing of public projects, and nondisclosure agreements; dedicating Snow Professionals Appreciation Month and Hmong American Heritage Week; designating the state sled; extending the Legislative Commission on Cybersecurity; requiring payment transparency; defining terms; providing immunity for racing facilities; amending Minnesota Statutes 2024, sections 3.084, subdivision 2; 3.888, subdivision 7; 5.02; 5.08; 5.23, subdivision 1; 15.72, by adding a subdivision; 16B.32, subdivisions 1, 2, by adding subdivisions; 16B.372, subdivision 1; 16B.97, subdivisions 4, 5; 16B.98, subdivision 11; 16B.991, subdivision 1; 43A.231, subdivision 5; 118A.09, subdivisions 2, 4, by adding a subdivision; 129D.13, subdivision 1; 138.669; 268.058, subdivision 1; 365.05; 365.50, subdivisions 1, 2; 367.03, subdivision 2; 367.12; 367.161; 379.01, subdivision 3; 383A.281, subdivision 13; 383A.283, subdivisions 2, 3; 383A.284, subdivisions 1, 2, 3, 4, 5; 383A.285, subdivisions 2, 3, 4, 5, 10; 383A.286, subdivisions 2, 3; 383A.288, subdivisions 5, 6; 383A.289, subdivisions 1, 3; 383A.291, subdivision 1a; 383A.292, subdivisions 1, 2; 383A.294, subdivision 6; 383A.295, subdivisions 1, 2; 429.011, subdivision 2a; 429.021, subdivision 1; 444.075, subdivision 1; Minnesota Statutes 2025 Supplement, sections 13.43, subdivision 2; 15A.082, subdivision 3; proposing coding for new law in Minnesota Statutes, chapters 1; 10; 15; 43A; 358; 462; 471; 561; repealing Minnesota Statutes 2024, sections 383A.298; 383A.301; 462.357, subdivision 5. 2026 Regular | Senate
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unknown | Tou Xiong |
| HF 5002 |
A bill for an act relating to taxation; tax preparation services; prohibiting tax preparers from marking a tax return to designate a contribution to the state elections campaign account without explicit instruction from the taxpayer; amending Minnesota Statutes 2025 Supplement, section 270C.445, subdivision 3. 2026 Regular | House of Representatives
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in_committee | Josh Heintzeman |
| HF 3363 |
A bill for an act relating to campaign finance; classifying street addresses as private data for purposes of campaign finance reports and statements filed with the Campaign Finance and Public Disclosure Board, local governments, and school districts; prohibiting the Campaign Finance and Public Disclosure Board from posting private data on its website; providing for the use of noncampaign disbursements for security-related expenses; modifying campaign finance laws related to security-related expenses; modifying disclaimer requirements; requiring the Campaign Finance and Public Disclosure Board, local governments, and school districts to remove, modify, and repost reports and statements on websites; removing certification requirements to have an address classified as private data on an affidavit of candidacy; providing and amending definitions; amending Minnesota Statutes 2024, sections 10A.01, by adding subdivisions; 10A.027; 10A.09, subdivisions 5, 5b; 10A.20, subdivision 3; 10A.27, subdivision 10; 10A.275, subdivision 1; 204B.07, subdivision 1; 211A.01, by adding subdivisions; 211B.04, subdivisions 1, 2; Minnesota Statutes 2025 Supplement, sections 10A.01, subdivision 26; 10A.02, subdivision 11b; 10A.04, subdivision 4; 204B.06, subdivision 1b; 211A.02, subdivision 2; proposing coding for new law in Minnesota Statutes, chapters 204B; 211A; repealing Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 10A.09, subdivision 9; Minnesota Rules, part 4501.0100, subpart 2. 2026 Regular | House of Representatives
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failed | Mike Freiberg |
| HF 4962 |
A bill for an act relating to elections; modifying the definition of electronic voting system; permitting certain voting system rules and instructions to be made available to and acknowledged by a voter using mobile voting technology; amending Minnesota Statutes 2024, sections 203B.29, by adding a subdivision; 206.56, subdivision 8, by adding a subdivision; 206.58, subdivision 2; proposing coding for new law in Minnesota Statutes, chapter 206. 2026 Regular | House of Representatives
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in_committee | Mike Freiberg |
| SF 4559 |
A bill for an act relating to elections; modifying the definition of electronic voting system; permitting certain voting system rules and instructions to be made available to and acknowledged by a voter using mobile voting technology; amending Minnesota Statutes 2024, sections 203B.29, by adding a subdivision; 206.56, subdivision 8, by adding a subdivision; 206.58, subdivision 2; proposing coding for new law in Minnesota Statutes, chapter 206. 2026 Regular | Senate
|
unknown | D. Scott Dibble |
| SF 5072 |
A bill for an act relating to retirement; modifying election of a member's retirement annuity for deferred vested members; amending Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 354.44, subdivision 9. 2026 Regular | Senate
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in_committee | Nick A. Frentz |
| HF 4874 |
A bill for an act relating to electric cooperatives and municipal utilities; clarifying the recovery of certain fixed costs with respect to net metered facilities; allowing meter aggregation for electric cooperatives and municipal utilities; clarifying commission authority with respect to electric cooperative practices; improving member access to cooperative documents and meetings; requiring electronic voting and voting by mail for cooperative board directors; amending Minnesota Statutes 2024, sections 216B.164, subdivisions 3, 4a; 216B.17, subdivision 6a; 308A.327. 2026 Regular | House of Representatives
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in_committee | Rick Hansen |
| SF 3893 |
A bill for an act relating to fair campaign practices; increasing penalties for intimidation and interference with the voting process; increasing penalties for interference related to the performance of duties by an election official; amending Minnesota Statutes 2024, sections 211B.075, subdivision 5; 211B.076, subdivision 11. 2026 Regular | Senate
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unknown | Bonnie S. Westlin |
| SF 5030 |
A bill for an act relating to electric cooperatives and municipal utilities; clarifying the recovery of certain fixed costs with respect to net metered facilities; allowing meter aggregation for electric cooperatives and municipal utilities; clarifying commission authority with respect to electric cooperative practices; improving member access to cooperative documents and meetings; requiring electronic voting and voting by mail for cooperative board directors; amending Minnesota Statutes 2024, sections 216B.164, subdivisions 3, 4a; 216B.17, subdivision 6a; 308A.327. 2026 Regular | Senate
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in_committee | John A. Hoffman |
| SF 5050 |
A bill for an act relating to elections; requiring photo ID to register to vote and to vote; establishing the SAVE Minnesota Act; requiring proof of citizenship to vote; creating a voter identification card; establishing provisional ballots; modifying driver's license requirements; requiring reports; appropriating money; amending Minnesota Statutes 2024, sections 5B.06; 13.6905, by adding a subdivision; 142A.412, subdivision 1; 144.226, by adding subdivisions; 171.06, subdivisions 1, 2, by adding a subdivision; 171.061, subdivisions 1, 3, 4; 171.07, subdivisions 1, 1a, 4, 14, by adding a subdivision; 171.071, subdivision 1; 171.10, subdivision 1; 171.11; 171.12, subdivision 3c; 171.121; 171.14; 201.022, subdivision 1; 201.061, subdivision 1a; 201.071, subdivisions 2, 3; 201.091, subdivision 9; 201.145, subdivisions 2, 3, 4, 5; 201.161, subdivision 3; 201.221, subdivision 3; 203B.065; 203B.121, subdivision 2; 203B.17, subdivision 2; 203B.19; 203B.21, subdivision 3; 203B.24, subdivision 1; 204B.46; 204C.12, by adding a subdivision; 204C.32, as amended; 204C.37; 205.065, subdivision 5; 205.185, subdivision 3; 205A.03, subdivision 4; 205A.10, subdivision 3; Minnesota Statutes 2025 Supplement, sections 171.071, subdivision 2; 201.061, subdivisions 1, 3; 201.071, subdivision 1; 201.121, subdivision 1; 201.13, subdivision 3; 201.14; 201.225, subdivision 2; 203B.04, subdivisions 1, 4; 203B.07, subdivision 3; 203B.08, subdivision 1; 203B.30, subdivision 2; 204B.45, subdivision 2; 204C.08, subdivision 1d; 204C.10; 204C.33, subdivision 1; proposing coding for new law in Minnesota Statutes, chapters 200; 201; 204C; 357; repealing Minnesota Statutes 2025 Supplement, section 201.061, subdivision 7. 2026 Regular | Senate
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in_committee | Torrey N. Westrom |
| SF 4006 |
A bill for an act relating to elections; making various changes related to election administration; modifying provisions related to absentee voting; modifying timelines; making technical and clarifying changes; amending Minnesota Statutes 2024, sections 203B.05, subdivision 1; 203B.06, subdivision 3; 203B.065; 204B.27, subdivision 2; 204C.26, subdivisions 2, 4; 205.185, subdivision 3; 205A.10, subdivision 3; Minnesota Statutes 2025 Supplement, sections 203B.30, subdivisions 2, 3; 375.20; repealing Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 5.31. 2026 Regular | Senate
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unknown | Bonnie S. Westlin |