1.1    .................... moves to amend H. F. No. 965 as follows:
1.2Delete everything after the enacting clause and insert:

1.3    "Section 1. Minnesota Statutes 2006, section 204B.21, subdivision 2, is amended to
1.4read:
1.5    Subd. 2. Appointing authority; powers and duties. Election judges for precincts
1.6in a municipality shall be appointed by the governing body of the municipality. Election
1.7judges for precincts in unorganized territory and for performing election-related duties
1.8assigned by the county auditor shall be appointed by the county board. Election judges for
1.9a precinct composed of two or more municipalities must be appointed by the governing
1.10body of the municipality or municipalities responsible for appointing election judges as
1.11provided in the agreement to combine for election purposes. Appointments shall may be
1.12made from lists furnished pursuant to subdivision 1 subject to the eligibility requirements
1.13and other qualifications established or authorized under section 204B.19. At least two
1.14election judges in each precinct must be affiliated with different major political parties. If
1.15no lists have been furnished or if additional election judges are required after all listed
1.16names have been exhausted, the appointing authority may appoint any other individual to
1.17serve as an election judge subject to the same requirements and qualifications individuals
1.18who meet the qualifications to serve as an election judge, including persons who are not
1.19affiliated with a major political party. The appointments shall be made at least 25 days
1.20before the election at which the election judges will serve. "
1.21Amend the title accordingly