Elections policy bill.
HF 1378 modifies Minnesota's election filing deadlines and campaign finance reporting rules. It requires candidates for state and local offices to file economic interest statements within 14 days after candidate filing ends (previously 60 days for some), adjusts municipal candidate filing periods to 56-70 days before March elections (previously 56-70 days), and updates campaign finance reports to include vendor details for payments over $100 and privacy protections for contributors who request address withholding. These changes affect candidates, elected officials, and campaign committees by altering when they must submit filings and what information they must disclose. The bill takes effect January 1, 2026.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2025
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Feb 24, 2025
Last action Apr 10, 2025
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Apr 7, 2025
MODERATE
This bill significantly expands Minnesota's election administration and campaign finance rules by modernizing absentee voting procedures, clarifying voter residence definitions, and updating filing deadlines. Key changes include extending the absentee ballot application deadline from one day to seven days before an election, establishing new temporary polling places on college campuses and tribal lands, and allowing election day registration in residential facilities like nursing homes and shelters.
Scope change
The bill broadens the scope of election administration to include specific accommodations for students, tribal members, and individuals in residential facilities, while also updating campaign finance reporting requirements to include email addresses for most candidates.
REQUIREMENT
Extended the deadline to submit absentee ballot applications from one day to seven days before an election.
Added requirements for temporary polling places on college campuses and tribal lands upon request.
Required candidates to list email addresses on affidavits of candidacy, with exceptions for judicial and law enforcement offices.
ELIGIBILITY
Expanded election day registration options to include vouching by employees of residential facilities such as nursing homes and shelters.
DEFINITION
Updated the legal definition of residence to clarify how temporary absences and family locations affect voter registration.
TIMELINE
Changed the effective date for certain early voting provisions to apply 85 days after the revisor receives certification.
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Total actions
9
Key actions
2
Committee
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Apr 7, 2025
Lower · Passed
Committee report, to adopt as amended
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Mar 20, 2025
Lower · Passed
Committee report, to adopt
lower
Feb 24, 2025
Introduced
Introduction and first reading, referred to Elections Finance and Government Operations
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1 primary · 3 co-sponsors
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