HF991

The legislative bill H.F. No., authored by Gordon and Sexton, focuses on prohibiting local government entities from accepting contributions to fund election-related expenses from for-profit businesses and nonprofit organizations. This amendment to Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 204B.32, adds that despite any differences in local charters or ordinances, counties, municipalities, and school districts are banned from receiving any form of contributions from these organizations if the contributions are meant to assist in covering costs associated with conducting federal, state, or local elections. However, an exception is made for entities that offer polling places to local governments either for free or at a reduced cost.