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TWENTY-FOURTH MEETING

2025-2026 Regular Session - Wednesday, March 18, 2026

STATE OF MINNESOTA TWENTY-FOURTH MEETING
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES NINETY-FOURTH SESSION


ELECTIONS FINANCE AND GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS COMMITTEE
MINUTES

Representative Quam, Co-Chair of the Elections Finance and Government Operations Committee, called the meeting to order at 5:01PM on March 18, 2026, in Room G23 of the State Capitol Building. A quorum was present.

The Committee Legislative Assistant noted the roll.

Members present:

QUAM, Duane, Co-Chair
FREIBERG, Mike, Co-Chair
ALTENDORF, Pam, Co-Vice Chair
LEE, Liz, Co-Vice Chair
ACOMB, Patty
COULTER, Nathan
DAVIS, Ben
GORDON, Jimmy
GREENMAN, Emma
ROACH, Drew
VIRNIG, Bianca

Members excused:

MCDONALD, Joe

A quorum was present.

HF 2526 (Duran) Exceptions to prohibition against gifts to local officials expanded.

Co-Chair Quam moved HF 2526 before the committee.

Representative Virnig moved to adopt the H2526DE1 Amendment. THE AMENDMENT WAS ADOPTED.

Co-Vice Chair Altendorf moved to re-refer HF 2526 as amended to the General Register. THE MOTION PREVAILED.

Co-Vice Chair Altendorf assumed the gavel at 5:07PM.

HF 3722 (Quam) Removal of deceased voters from statewide voter registration system required.

Co-Chair Quam moved HF 3722 before the committee.

Co-Chair Quam moved to adopt the H3722A1 Amendment. THE AMENDMENT WAS ADOPTED.

Testifiers:

Nicole Freeman, Government Relations Director, Office of the Secretary of State
Max Hailperin

Co- Vice Chair Altendorf laid over HF 3722 as amended.

HF 3723 (Quam) Voter verification required before mail delivery of an absentee ballot.

Co-Chair Quam moved HF 3723 before the committee.

Testifiers:

Nicole Freeman, Government Relations Director, Office of the Secretary of State
Max Hailperin

Co-Chair Quam moved to re-refer HF 3723 to the General Register.

Co-Chair Quam requested a roll call vote. The results were as follows:

AYES:
QUAM, Duane, Co-Chair
ALTENDORF, Pam, Co-Vice Chair
DAVIS, Ben
GORDON, Jimmy
ROACH, Drew

NAYS:
FREIBERG, Mike, Co-Chair
LEE, Liz, Co-Vice Chair
ACOMB, Patty
COULTER, Nathan
VIRNIG, Bianca

Members Excused:
GREENMAN, Emma
MCDONALD, Joe

On a vote of 5 AYES and 5 NAYS. THE MOTION DID NOT PREVAIL.

Co-Vice Chair Altendorf laid over HF 3723.

The meeting was adjourned at 5:59PM.




__________________________________________
Representative Duane Quam, Co-Chair



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Joseph Fruehauf, Committee Legislative Assistant

More Info On This Meeting..
Bills Added:
  • HF3698 (Gottfried) - Certain terms in libraries' electronic book and digital audiobook license agreements or contracts prohibited.
  • HF4239 (Freiberg) - Lobbying material; certain requirements for reports and disclaimers modified.
  • HF4240 (Freiberg) - Elections; various changes made related to election administration, absentee voting, timelines, and technical and clarifying changes; and money appropriated.
  • HF4241 (Freiberg) - Hennepin County medical examiner selection procedures modified, Independent School District No. 535, Rochester school board procedure modified, and economic interest disclosure required for park district board candidates.
  • HF4242 (Freiberg) - Provisions governing disposition of decedents' personal property by coroners and medical examiners modified.
  • HF4243 (Freiberg) - Reporting thresholds increased, deadlines and filing periods clarified, conforming changes for local candidates made, and technical changes made.
Documents:
Audio:
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House TV Video:
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01:21 - HF3698 (Gottfried) Certain terms in libraries' electronic book and digital audiobook license agreements or contracts prohibited.
47:37 - HF4243 (Freiberg) Reporting thresholds increased, deadlines and filing periods clarified, conforming changes for local candidates made, and technical changes made.
1:01:35 - HF4239 (Freiberg) Lobbying material; certain requirements for reports and disclaimers modified.
1:13:16 - HF4241 (Freiberg) Procedure to select the Hennepin County medical examiner modified.
1:22:03 - HF4242 (Freiberg) Provisions governing disposition of decedents' personal property by coroners and medical examiners modified.
1:28:03 - HF4240 (Freiberg) Various changes related to election administration made, provisions related to absentee voting modified, timelines modified, technical and clarifying changes made, and money appropriated.
Runs 1 hour, 36 minutes.

House TV Video:
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00:19 - HF2526 (Duran) Exceptions to prohibition against gifts to local officials expanded.
06:43 - HF3722 (Quam) Removal of deceased voters from statewide voter registration system required.
32:40 - HF3723 (Quam) Voter verification required before mail delivery of an absentee ballot.
Runs 58 minutes.

HF3698 (Gottfried) - Certain terms in libraries' electronic book and digital audiobook license agreements or contracts prohibited.

HF4243 (Freiberg) - Reporting thresholds increased, deadlines and filing periods clarified, conforming changes for local candidates made, and technical changes made.

HF4239 (Freiberg) - Lobbying material; certain requirements for reports and disclaimers modified.

HF4241 (Freiberg) - Procedure to select the Hennepin County medical examiner modified.

HF4242 (Freiberg) - Provisions governing disposition of decedents' personal property by coroners and medical examiners modified.

HF4240 (Freiberg) - Various changes related to election administration made, provisions related to absentee voting modified, timelines modified, technical and clarifying changes made, and money appropriated.

Agenda items may be added or removed at the chair's discretion.

For more information, including Committee Documents: Elections Finance and Government Operations Home Page

Testimony: Individuals wishing to testify may do so in the following two ways:
1) In-person - Email wilson.lee@house.mn.gov with your full name (unless minor then first name), an email, referencing House bill number and For or Against Position.
2) Written testimony/Handouts: Follow the format here and email the PDF version to wilson.lee@house.mn.gov by 12pm (noon) Tuesday, March 17.

Amendments: Bill Authors and Committee Members wishing to present an amendment must submit amendments to the CA at wilson.lee@house.mn.gov by 12pm (noon) Tuesday, March 17.
More Info On This Meeting..
Bills Added:
  • HF2526 (Duran) - Exceptions expanded to prohibition against gifts to local officials, and penalties provided for using a gift to influence a decision of a public safety officer.
  • HF3722 (Quam) - Removal of deceased voters from statewide voter registration system required.
  • HF3723 (Quam) - Voter verification required before mail delivery of an absentee ballot.
Documents:
Audio:
Listen Now Audio:
Listen Now
House TV Video:
View Archive

01:21 - HF3698 (Gottfried) Certain terms in libraries' electronic book and digital audiobook license agreements or contracts prohibited.
47:37 - HF4243 (Freiberg) Reporting thresholds increased, deadlines and filing periods clarified, conforming changes for local candidates made, and technical changes made.
1:01:35 - HF4239 (Freiberg) Lobbying material; certain requirements for reports and disclaimers modified.
1:13:16 - HF4241 (Freiberg) Procedure to select the Hennepin County medical examiner modified.
1:22:03 - HF4242 (Freiberg) Provisions governing disposition of decedents' personal property by coroners and medical examiners modified.
1:28:03 - HF4240 (Freiberg) Various changes related to election administration made, provisions related to absentee voting modified, timelines modified, technical and clarifying changes made, and money appropriated.
Runs 1 hour, 36 minutes.

House TV Video:
View Archive

00:19 - HF2526 (Duran) Exceptions to prohibition against gifts to local officials expanded.
06:43 - HF3722 (Quam) Removal of deceased voters from statewide voter registration system required.
32:40 - HF3723 (Quam) Voter verification required before mail delivery of an absentee ballot.
Runs 58 minutes.

I. Call to Order

II. Approval of Minutes

III. HF 3571 (Bakeberg) Watershed districts allowed to self-insure for certain employee health benefits, and technical changes made.

IV. HF 2526 (Duran) Exceptions to prohibition against gifts to local officials expanded

V. HF 3722 (Quam) Removal of deceased voters from statewide voter registration system required.

VI. HF 3723 (Quam) Voter verification required before mail delivery of an absentee ballot.

VII. Adjournment

*No testimony will be taken on HF 2525, as the bill was previously heard.
** HF 3571 (Bakeberg) has been removed from the agenda