SF1430

Purpose

This bill aims to fund election-related technology and resources by transferring money into the Voting Operations Technology and Election Resources account (the VOTER account), which is established under Minnesota law.

Main provisions

• In fiscal year 2026, transfer $2,500,000 from the general fund to the Voting Operations Technology and Election Resources account (VOTER account).
• In fiscal year 2027, transfer $2,500,000 from the general fund to the VOTER account.
• The VOTER account is established under Minnesota Statutes section 5.305.
• The transfers are described in Section 1 of the act.

Signficant changes to existing law

• Creates a new funding flow from the general fund into the VOTER account to support voting operations technology and election resources, as authorized by Minnesota Statutes §5.305.
• Specifies specific annual transfer amounts for two future fiscal years (2026 and 2027), increasing the resources available for election-related technology and resources.

What this bill intends to accomplish

• Increase state funding to improve or maintain technology and resources used for voting operations and election administration.

Relevant Terms - general fund - Voting Operations Technology and Election Resources account (VOTER account) - Minnesota Statutes section 5.305 - fiscal year 2026 - fiscal year 2027 - transfer - election resources - voting operations technology