Local governments prohibited from accepting certain contributions for election expenses.

HF 991 prohibits Minnesota counties, municipalities, and school districts from accepting contributions from for-profit businesses or nonprofits intended to cover election expenses, such as costs for federal, state, or local elections. The bill amends Minnesota Statutes to explicitly ban these contributions, overriding any local home rule charters or ordinances that might permit them. An exception applies to entities providing polling places for free or at a discount. The law takes effect the day after final enactment, directly affecting local election funding practices.