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HF 3719

Campaign Finance and Public Disclosure Board required to conduct a study and administer a pilot project related to the use of the campaign finance reporting software by local candidates, and report required.

2025-2026 Regular Session Introduced by Jimmy Gordon and 1 co-sponsor

Minnesota's Campaign Finance Board must study and pilot campaign finance reporting software for local candidates, then report findings to the legislature.

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Bill Summary · HF 3719

Legislative bill overview

HF 3719 requires Minnesota's Campaign Finance and Public Disclosure Board to study and pilot campaign finance reporting software for local candidates, with a final report on findings. The bill addresses potential gaps in how local-level candidates manage and report campaign finances by testing software solutions and their effectiveness.

Why is this important

Local candidates often lack resources available to state and federal campaigns, making compliance with campaign finance laws challenging. A successful pilot program could streamline reporting processes, reduce compliance errors, and improve transparency in local elections—affecting thousands of candidates and campaigns across Minnesota municipalities.

Potential points of contention

  • Cost and funding: The bill doesn't specify who funds the study and pilot project, raising questions about budget allocation and whether local governments or the state bears expenses
  • Scope and participation: Unclear how many local candidates/jurisdictions would participate in the pilot and whether participation is voluntary or mandatory, affecting implementation feasibility
  • Software selection criteria: No details on how the board will choose which software to pilot or evaluate, potentially favoring certain vendors or creating perception of bias

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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