HF913

This legislative bill, introduced in the state legislature, proposes modifications to the election process specific to the duties and requirements before election results can be certified. Specifically, the bill mandates that all ballot reconciliation and post-election review tasks must be fully completed prior to a canvassing board certifying the report on the election results.

In essence, the bill modifies Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 204C.31, subdivision 3. The changes are outlined as such: - Canvassing boards are responsible for the returns from every election held in the state. - These boards are restricted to certain specified duties, which are detailed from sections 204C.32 to 204C.39. - A new requirement would prohibit a canvassing board from certifying the election results until: 1. Ballot reconciliation, as required by section 204C.20, is complete. 2. Post-election review, as outlined in section 206.89, is also complete.

This change emphasizes ensuring that all electoral procedures concerning ballot handling and review are thoroughly conducted before finalizing the election results, ostensibly to enhance the accuracy and integrity of the electoral process.