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HF 1750

Minnesota Civic Fund program established, political contribution refund program repealed, rulemaking authorized, and money appropriated.

2025-2026 Regular Session Introduced by Nathan Coulter and 7 co-sponsors

Establishes the Minnesota Civic Fund to finance civic activities, repeals the political contribution refund program, and authorizes rulemaking and funding for administration.

Authors added Smith and Pursell
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Bill Summary · HF 1750

HF 1750 — Minnesota Civic Fund program established, political contribution refund program repealed, rulemaking authorized, and money appropriated

Section: Elections

Quick overview

HF 1750 seeks to create a Minnesota Civic Fund program, repeal the existing political contribution refund program, authorize rulemaking to implement the changes, and provide monetary appropriations. The bill was introduced on March 3, 2025, and the authorship was updated on March 5, 2025 to add Smith and Pursell. A companion bill exists in the Senate as SF 1911.

What the bill would do (key provisions)

  • Establishment of a Minnesota Civic Fund program:
    • Creates a new program intended to support civic-related activities or initiatives, to be implemented through state processes and rules.
    • The bill would specify how funds are received, managed, and disbursed under the Civic Fund.
  • Repeal of the political contribution refund program:
    • Eliminates the existing political contribution refund mechanism, removing eligibility or operation of refunds tied to political contributions.
  • Rulemaking authority:
    • Authorizes rulemaking to implement and administer the new Civic Fund program and to repeal or modify related processes, as needed.
  • Appropriations:
    • Allocates money to support the establishment, administration, and ongoing operation of the Civic Fund (specific dollar amounts are not provided in the available information).

Who would be affected

  • State agencies responsible for elections, campaign finance, and related administration (they would implement and oversee the new Civic Fund and the rulemaking process).
  • Individuals and entities that participate in or benefit from the political contribution refund program would be impacted by its repeal.
  • Organizations and communities eligible to receive disbursements from the Civic Fund, pending eligibility criteria established by the bill and subsequent rules.

Procedural and timeline notes

  • Introduced: March 3, 2025.
  • Legislative action: First reading and referral to the Elections Finance and Government Operations committee on introduction.
  • March 5, 2025: Authors updated to add Smith and Pursell.
  • Related legislation: SF 1911 is the companion bill in the Senate.

Potential impact and considerations

  • The creation of a Civic Fund could centralize or reframe civic engagement funding and activities, depending on how grants or disbursements are structured.
  • Repeal of the political contribution refund program removes a mechanism that previously provided refunds to some contributors; this could affect donors who relied on refunds.
  • The bill would rely on subsequent rulemaking to specify eligibility, administration, oversight, reporting, and compliance requirements.
  • Fiscal implications will hinge on the appropriation levels and operational costs established in the final bill and accompanying fiscal note.

Next steps for readers

  • Review the full bill text and any fiscal notes to understand eligibility, funding amounts, and governing rules.
  • Monitor committee hearings in the Elections Finance and Government Operations committee for amendments, testimony, and potential changes.
  • Compare with SF 1911 (companion bill) for parallel provisions and differences.

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

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