Elections Rulemaking 2019
Initial Request for Comments
The Office of the Secretary of State is requesting comments on possible rules governing election administration, voter registration, petitions, absentee ballots, Presidential Nomination Primary, voting system testing, optical scan voting systems, recounts, election judge training program, ballot preparation, and redistricting. The Request for Comments was published in the August 19, 2019 State Register. Please see the Request for Comments for details about the rulemaking and rulemaking process.
Request for Comments [PDF]
Request for Comments [MS Word .doc]
Please submit any suggestions you or your organization may have on or before Friday, October 18, 2019 at 4:30 p.m. While not part of the official rulemaking record, comments and suggestions will be considered by the Office as the Office decides what to include in any proposed rules or amendments to the rules.
Written comments, questions, and requests for more information on these possible rules should be directed to: Samm Bonawitz, Government Relations Director at the Office of the Secretary of State, 180 State Office Building, 100 Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., Saint Paul, MN 55155; Phone 651-201-1334; Fax 651-296-3073; Email samm.bonawitz@state.mn.us
TTY users may call the Office of Secretary of State at 711. Please indicate you are commenting on Rulemaking R-04618.
Additional information about rulemaking and the current rulemaking docket can be found at the on the Office of the Minnesota Secretary of State’s rulemaking webpage.
Presidential Primary Local Reimbursement Rulemaking 2019
Promulgation of Rules Governing Presidential Primary Election Administration Local Government Expense Reimbursement, Minnesota Rules, 8215; Revisor’s ID Number R-04620
Proposed Amendments to Permanent Rules Relating to the Categories of Expenses Eligible for Local Reimbursement for the Presidential Nomination Primary, Minnesota Rules, Chapter 8215.
The Office of the Minnesota Secretary of State intends to adopt rules without a public hearing following the procedures in the rules of the Office of Administrative Hearings, Minnesota Rules, parts 1400.2300 to 1400.2310, and the Administrative Procedure Act, Minnesota Statutes, sections 14.22 to 14.28. If, however, 25 or more persons submit a written request for a hearing on the rules by 4:30 p.m. on Thursday, December 12, 2019 the Office will hold a public hearing at the Office of Administrative Hearings at 600 Robert St N, St Paul, MN 55101, starting at 9:30 a.m. on Tuesday, December 24, 2019.
* The Office of the Minnesota Secretary of State received no requests for a hearing on the rules relating to the Categories of Expenses Eligible for Local Reimbursement for the Presidential Nomination Primary. Therefore, no hearing will be held and the rules will be adopted. *
• Text of the Proposed Rules
• The Statement of Need and Reasonableness (SONAR) contains a summary of the justification for the proposed rules, including a description of who will be affected by the proposed rules and an estimate of the probable cost of the proposed rules.
• Dual Notice
All material related to these proposed amendments are available to request and can also be made available in an alternative format, such as large print, Braille, or audio.
To make a request, contact:
Office of the Secretary of State
Samm Bonawitz, Director of Government Relations
180 State Office Building
100 Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Boulevard
Saint Paul, MN 55155
Phone: 651-201-1334
Fax: 651-215-0682
Email: samm.bonawitz@state.mn.us
TTY users may call the Office through the Minnesota Relay Service at 711.
INITIAL REQUEST FOR COMMENTS
The Office of the Secretary of State is requesting comments on possible rules governing the categories of expenses eligible for local reimbursement for the Presidential Nomination Primary. The Request for Comments was published in the August 5, 2019 State Register. Please see the full Request for Comments for details about the rulemaking and rulemaking process.
Request for Comments [PDF]
Request for Comments [MS Word .doc]
Please submit any suggestions you or your organization may have on or before October 4, 2019 at 4:30 p.m. While not part of the official rulemaking record, comments and suggestions will be considered by the Office as the Office decides what to include in any proposed rules or amendments to the rules.
Written comments, questions, and requests for more information on these possible rules should be directed to: Samm Bonawitz, Government Relations Director at the Office of the Secretary of State, 180 State Office Building, 100 Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., Saint Paul, MN 55155; Phone 651-201-1334; Fax 651-296-3073; Email samm.bonawitz@state.mn.us TTY users may call the Office of Secretary of State at 711.
Upon request, this information can be made available in an alternative format, such as large print, braille, or audio. To make such a request, please contact the agency contact person at the address or telephone number listed above.
The Office of the Secretary of State intends to adopt rules related to the Presidential Nomination Primary and adopt proposed amendments relating to election administration.
In 2016, the Minnesota Legislature passed a law creating a presidential nomination primary system in Minnesota beginning in 2020. As part of that legislation, the Office of Secretary of State was granted rulemaking authority in order to provide the procedures to implement the presidential nomination primary. The rulemaking authority went into effect July 1, 2017. Although this rulemaking primarily governs the administration of the presidential nomination primary, the Office is also proposing a few small changes to other administrative rules governing elections.
The Dual Notice and supporting materials are as follows:
All material related to these proposed amendments are available to request and can also be made available in an alternative format, such as large print, Braille, or audio.
To make a request, contact:
Office of the Secretary of State
Bibi Black, Legal Advisor
180 State Office Building
100 Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Boulevard
Saint Paul, MN 55155
Phone: 651-201-1326
Fax: 651-215-0682
Email: bibi.black@state.mn.us
TTY users may call the Office through the Minnesota Relay Service at 711.
Promulgation of Rules Governing Presidential Primary Election Administration and the Possible Amendment of Rules Governing Election Administration, Voter Registration, Petitions, Absentee Ballots, Voting System Testing, Optical Scan Voting Systems, Recounts, Election Judge Training Program, Ballot Preparation and Redistricting, Minnesota Rules, 8200, 8205, 8210, 8220, 8230, 8235, 8240, 8250 and 8255; Revisor’s ID Number R-04487
The Office of the Secretary of State is requesting comments on possible rules governing the administration of the presidential primary election as well as soliciting input as to whether changes should be made to other administrative rules governing election administration. The Request for Comments was published in the July 24, 2017 State Register. Please see the full Request for Comments for details about the rulemaking and rulemaking process: Request for Comments [PDF]
Please submit any suggestions you or your organization may have on or before September 25, 2017 at 4:30 p.m. While not part of the official rulemaking record, comments and suggestions will be considered by the Office as the Office decides what to include in any proposed rules or amendments to the rules.
Written comments, questions, and requests for more information on these possible rules should be directed to: Julie Strother, Government Relations Director at the Office of the Secretary of State, 180 State Office Building, 100 Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Boulevard, Saint Paul MN 55155, 651-296-9073 (FAX), 651-201-1342 (Office) or julie.strother@state.mn.us. TTY users may call the Office at 711.
Proposed Amendments to Permanent Rules Relating to Elections
Including proposed amendments to rules governing elections, including the rules relating to: Voter Registration, Petitions, Absentee Ballots, Optical Scan Voting Systems and Ballot Preparation, Minnesota Rules, Chapters 8200, 8205, 8210, 8230, and 8250; and proposed repeal of and Proposed Repeal of Minnesota Rules, parts 8200.0800; 8210.0600, subpart 2; 8210.0730, subparts 1, 3, and 4; 8230.4360; 8255.0020; and 8255.0025.
Comments received by the Office of the Minnesota Secretary of State
All material related to these proposed amendments are available to request and can also be made available in an alternative format, such as large print, Braille, or audio.
To make a request, contact:
Office of the Secretary of State
Julie Strother
180 State Office Building
100 Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Boulevard
Saint Paul, MN 55155
Phone: 651-201-1342
Fax: 651-215-0682
Email: julie.strother@state.mn.us
TTY users may call the Office through the Minnesota Relay Service at 711.
Initial Request for Comments
Including possible amendments to rules governing elections, including the rules relating to: Voter Registration, Petitions, Absentee Ballots, Optical Scan Voting Systems, Recounts, Election Judge Training Program and Ballot Preparation, Minnesota Rules, Chapters 8200, 8205, 8210, 8230, 8235, 8240 and 8250.
The Office of Secretary of State has published a Request for Comments for a possible rulemaking relating to the Administrative Rules governing Elections. The Office is soliciting input as to whether changes should be made to the Administrative Rules, especially input as to whether any changes should be made beyond those necessary to reflect recent statutory changes.
Please submit any suggestions you or your organization may have on or before August 28, 2015. While not part of the official rulemaking record, suggestions will be considered by the Office as the Office decides what to include in any proposed amendments to the Rules.
Please see the full Request for Comments for details about the rulemaking process: Request for Comments [PDF]
Written comments, questions and requests for more information on these possible rules should be directed to: Julie Strother, Government Relations Director at the Office of the Secretary of State, 180 State Office Building, 100 Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Boulevard, Saint Paul MN 55155, 651-296-9073 (FAX), 651-201-1342 (Office) or julie.strother@state.mn.us. TTY users may call the Office at 711.
Safe at Home Rulemaking
Proposed Amendments to Permanent Rules Governing Safe at Home, Minnesota Rules, Chapter 8290
The Office of Secretary of State has begun a rulemaking process related to the Safe at Home program. Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 14.366 (2014) requires each agency to maintain a current, public rulemaking docket.
Request for Comments
Request for Comments on Rules Governing Safe at Home Address Confidentiality Program
Additional Notice Plan Letter to Chief Judge Tammy Pust (Request for Comments on Rules Governing Safe at Home Address Confidentiality Program)
Dual Notice
All materials are available to request and can also be made available in an alternative format, such as large print, Braille, or audio.
To make a request, contact:
Office of the Secretary of State
Julie Strother
180 State Office Building
100 Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Boulevard
Saint Paul, MN 55155
Phone: 651-201-1342
Fax: 651-215-0682
Email: julie.strother@state.mn.us
TTY users may call the Office through the Minnesota Relay Service at 711
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Proposed Amendments to Permanent Rules Relating to Elections (2013-2014)
Including proposed amendments to rules governing elections, including the rules relating to: Voter Registration, Petitions, Absentee Ballots, Optical Scan Voting Systems, Recounts, Election Judge Training Program and Ballot Preparation, Minnesota Rules, Chapters 8200, 8205, 8210, 8230, 8235, 8240 and 8250.
All material related to these proposed amendments are available to request and can also be made available in an alternative format, such as large print, Braille, or audio.
To make a request, contact:
Office of the Secretary of State
Julie Strother
180 State Office Building
100 Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Boulevard
Saint Paul, MN 55155
Phone: 651-201-1342
Fax: 651-215-0682
Email: julie.strother@state.mn.us
TTY users may call the Office through the Minnesota Relay Service at 711.
Exhibits
Post-Hearing Comments
Rebuttal Period Comments
Reports
Resolution