Minneslate Logo

SF3097 (Legislative Session 94 (2025-2026))

Certain special election timing modification

Related bill: HF2596

AI Generated Summary

Purpose of the Bill

The purpose of this Minnesota legislative bill is to amend specific rules related to the timing of special elections in the state. It focuses on adjusting the period in which a county board can hold a special election after passing a resolution.

Main Provisions

  • Timing of Special Elections: The bill modifies the allowed timeframe for holding special county elections from within 74 days to within 84 days after the county board adopts a resolution.
  • Election Process: It affirms that the special elections will follow the standard procedures for notifying, conducting, and canvassing the election as outlined in the existing statutes.

Significant Changes

  • Adjustment of Timeframe: The primary change is an extension by 10 days, from 74 to 84 days, for a county board to organize a special election following a resolution, providing additional flexibility in scheduling.

Relevant Terms

special election, county board, resolution, Minnesota Statutes, election notice, election timing, election procedure, special county election.

Bill text versions

Actions

DateChamberWhereTypeNameCommittee Name
March 26, 2025SenateFloorActionIntroduction and first reading
March 26, 2025SenateFloorActionReferred toElections
April 06, 2025SenateFloorActionComm report: To pass
April 06, 2025SenateFloorActionSecond reading

Citations

 
[
  {
    "analysis": {
      "added": [],
      "removed": [],
      "summary": "This bill references the requirements for posting and publication of election notices under section 204D.22, subdivisions 2 and 3.",
      "modified": []
    },
    "citation": "204D.22",
    "subdivision": "subdivisions 2 and 3"
  },
  {
    "analysis": {
      "added": [],
      "removed": [],
      "summary": "This bill references the conduction and returns canvassing of elections, as prescribed under sections 204D.20 to 204D.27.",
      "modified": []
    },
    "citation": "204D.20",
    "subdivision": ""
  },
  {
    "analysis": {
      "added": [],
      "removed": [],
      "summary": "This section is included as part of the reference to sections 204D.20 to 204D.27 for election procedures.",
      "modified": []
    },
    "citation": "204D.21",
    "subdivision": ""
  },
  {
    "analysis": {
      "added": [],
      "removed": [],
      "summary": "This section is mentioned for election method guidance, included in the reference to sections 204D.20 to 204D.27.",
      "modified": []
    },
    "citation": "204D.23",
    "subdivision": ""
  },
  {
    "analysis": {
      "added": [],
      "removed": [],
      "summary": "This section is implicitly referenced for election procedures within sections 204D.20 to 204D.27.",
      "modified": []
    },
    "citation": "204D.24",
    "subdivision": ""
  },
  {
    "analysis": {
      "added": [],
      "removed": [],
      "summary": "Part of the referenced sections 204D.20 to 204D.27 for prescribed election protocols.",
      "modified": []
    },
    "citation": "204D.25",
    "subdivision": ""
  },
  {
    "analysis": {
      "added": [],
      "removed": [],
      "summary": "Referenced as part of the section range for compliance in election processes.",
      "modified": []
    },
    "citation": "204D.26",
    "subdivision": ""
  },
  {
    "analysis": {
      "added": [],
      "removed": [],
      "summary": "Part of the outlined sections for election conduct and return canvassing.",
      "modified": []
    },
    "citation": "204D.27",
    "subdivision": ""
  }
]

Sponsors