Set filing period for special elections established.

HF 66 establishes a fixed 7- to 10-day filing period (excluding holidays) for candidates seeking to fill vacant Minnesota state legislative seats through special elections. It standardizes the timeline by requiring such elections to occur within 35 to 45 days of the governor issuing a writ, depending on the vacancy timing, and prohibits elections during specific holiday periods. This bill replaces prior flexible rules with clear, consistent deadlines for all legislative vacancies. The changes apply to vacancies occurring on or after the bill's effective date.