Voter registration compliance with federal law requirement provisions, secretary of state allocation of money to counties to assist them with compliance with federal requirements provision and appropriation

This bill requires Minnesota voter registration forms to include specific federal compliance elements, such as spaces for a physical description of a residence if a specific address is unavailable and a certification of voter eligibility with checkboxes for citizenship and age. It directs the Secretary of State to ensure all election officials adhere to federal election laws and mandates an annual report confirming this compliance by January 15, 2027. To support these efforts, the legislation appropriates $5 million to provide grants to counties, distributing funds inversely based on their 2024 voter turnout to help cover costs associated with new federal requirements.