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SF4734 (Legislative Session 94 (2025-2026))

"I VOTED" stickers design update periodic competitions authorization provision

Related bill: HF4481

AI Generated Summary

Purpose

To allow periodic updates to the design of the “I VOTED” sticker while keeping the message simple and non-political.

Main Provisions

  • The sticker may be provided to individuals who:
    • have successfully deposited a ballot into a ballot box,
    • are provided an absentee ballot under section 203B.07(1) or 203B.21(2),
    • are provided a ballot by mail under sections 204B.45 or 204B.46.
  • Authorized issuers of the sticker include the secretary of state, county auditor, municipal clerk, school district clerk, and an election judge.
  • The secretary of state and other listed officials may periodically administer a competition to update the design of the I VOTED sticker.
  • An updated design may include graphic design elements but must:
    • only include the words “I VOTED,”
    • have imagery that must not advocate for or against any political party, candidate, ballot question, or public policy issue,
    • not include any other words or numbers.
  • It is acceptable for the competition to produce multiple winning designs.

What Changes in Law

  • Creates a formal process to regularly refresh the visual design of the I VOTED sticker while maintaining a strict non-political presentation.
  • Clearly separates the design content from political messaging, ensuring the sticker’s purpose remains ceremonial and nonpartisan.

Design Competition Details and Restrictions

  • The updated sticker design may feature graphic elements, but cannot include additional text or numerical characters beyond “I VOTED.”
  • The imagery and overall design must avoid political advocacy or messaging.

Entities Involved

  • Secretary of State
  • County Auditor
  • Municipal Clerk
  • School District Clerk
  • Election Judge

Relevant Terms - I VOTED sticker - periodic design competition - graphic design elements - only the words “I VOTED” - non-endorsement of political parties, candidates, ballot questions, or public policy issues - ballot deposited into a ballot box - absentee ballot (203B.07(1); 203B.21(2)) - ballot by mail (204B.45; 204B.46) - election officials (secretary of state, county auditor, municipal clerk, school district clerk, election judge) - Minnesota Statutes 204B.49

Bill text versions

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Actions

DateChamberWhereTypeNameCommittee Name
March 23, 2026SenateActionIntroduction and first reading
March 23, 2026SenateActionReferred toElections

Citations

 
[
  {
    "analysis": {
      "added": [
        "Authorization for periodic competitions to update the I VOTED sticker design.",
        "Updated designs may include graphic design elements but must only include the words 'I VOTED' in text.",
        "The imagery must not advocate for or against any political party, candidate, ballot question, or public policy issue, or include any other words or numbers.",
        "The design competition may yield multiple winning designs."
      ],
      "removed": [],
      "summary": "This bill amends Minnesota Statutes 2024 section 204B.49 to add authority for periodic competitions to update the 'I VOTED' sticker design and to specify design requirements.",
      "modified": []
    },
    "citation": "204B.49",
    "subdivision": ""
  },
  {
    "analysis": {
      "added": [
        "Cross-reference to 203B.07 subd. 1 for eligibility thresholds to receive the I VOTED sticker."
      ],
      "removed": [],
      "summary": "This bill references Minnesota Statutes 203B.07, subdivision 1, as part of the eligibility criteria for receiving the I VOTED sticker.",
      "modified": []
    },
    "citation": "203B.07 subd. 1",
    "subdivision": "subd. 1"
  },
  {
    "analysis": {
      "added": [
        "Cross-reference to 203B.21 subd. 2 for eligibility thresholds to receive the I VOTED sticker."
      ],
      "removed": [],
      "summary": "This bill references Minnesota Statutes 203B.21, subdivision 2, as part of the eligibility criteria for receiving the I VOTED sticker.",
      "modified": []
    },
    "citation": "203B.21 subd. 2",
    "subdivision": "subd. 2"
  },
  {
    "analysis": {
      "added": [
        "Cross-reference to 204B.45 for obtaining a ballot by mail in relation to I VOTED sticker usage."
      ],
      "removed": [],
      "summary": "This bill references Minnesota Statutes 204B.45 in the context of ballots by mail related to the I VOTED sticker program.",
      "modified": []
    },
    "citation": "204B.45",
    "subdivision": ""
  },
  {
    "analysis": {
      "added": [
        "Cross-reference to 204B.46 for obtaining a ballot by mail in relation to I VOTED sticker usage."
      ],
      "removed": [],
      "summary": "This bill references Minnesota Statutes 204B.46 in the context of ballots by mail related to the I VOTED sticker program.",
      "modified": []
    },
    "citation": "204B.46",
    "subdivision": ""
  }
]

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