The Office of the Secretary of State will have another $750,000 to carry out its election administration duties.
A new law appropriates funds from the Help America Vote Act reserve account, which is funded by the federal government. Appropriating money from the fund is a routine duty for the Legislature.
The law specifies that $120,000 of the total amount is to support local election officials and $50,000 is for compliance with the Military and Overseas Voter Empowerment Act.
A provision in the law also states that the office may not compensate for any funding reductions for its election duties by reducing business services.
The law takes effect July 1, 2012. Rep. Morrie Lanning (R-Moorhead) and Sen. Mike Parry (R-Waseca) are the sponsors.
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SF1832/CH282
Voters to decide on photo ID
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Published 4/6/2012
Proving who you say you are
House votes to approve ballot question on photo ID for voters
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Published 3/23/2012
Where the people are
Population growth varies across state but has big redistricting impact
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Published 5/6/2011
Drawing the lines
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Published 5/6/2011
First Reading: Identification, please?
Lawmakers weigh photo ID requirement for voters
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Published 2/11/2011
At Issue: A push here, a bubble there
State redistricting is a balancing act that’s not often easy
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Published 1/21/2011