Question 1

What is HF5045?

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HF5045 is a bill in the Minnesota Legislature (94th Legislature 2025-2026): Photo ID required to register to vote and to vote, SAVE Minnesota Act established, proof of citizenship to vote required, voter identification card created, provisional ballots established, driver's license requirements modified, and money appropriated.

Question 2

What does HF5045 do?

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In its own words: A bill for an act relating to elections; requiring photo ID to register to vote and to vote; establishing the SAVE Minnesota Act; requiring proof of citizenship to vote; creating a voter identification card; establishing provisional ballots; modifying driver's license requirements; requiring reports; appropriating money; amending Minnesota Statutes 2024, sections 5B.06; 13.6905, by adding a subdivision; 142A.412, subdivision 1; 144.226, by adding subdivisions; 171.06, subdivisions 1, 2, by adding a subdivision; 171.061, subdivisions 1, 3, 4…

Question 3

What is the status of HF5045?

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In committee as of April 20, 2026. Latest action: Introduction and first reading, referred to Elections Finance and Government Operations (April 20, 2026).

Question 4

Who sponsored HF5045?

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Pam Altendorf (R), with 11 co-sponsors.

Question 5

Where is the official record for HF5045?

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On the Minnesota Legislature website: https://www.revisor.mn.gov/bills/bill.php?f=HF5045&y=2025&ssn=0&b=house

Minnesota HF5045: Photo ID required to register to vote and to vote, SAVE Minnesota Act established, proof of citizenship to vote required, voter identification card created, provisional ballots established, driver's license requirements modified, and money appropriated.

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