Ranked Choice Voting Legislation Introduced Today
A bill which would establish procedures for Ranked Choice Voting was introduced today.
(Published Feb 6, 2013)
HF 367, authored by Rep. Steve Simon (DFL-Hopkins), would authorize jurisdictions to adopt ranked-choice voting (RCV). Co-authors include Rep. Tim Kelly (R-Red Wing) and Jeff Howe (R-Rockville). The bill also establishes procedures for adoption, implementation, and use of RCV. A jurisdiction that adopts ranked-choice voting may do so by adopting an ordinance or resolution or by a ballot question presented to the voters.
The League of Minnesota Cities supports local control for cities in determining election administration. The League does have a policy (SD-63, pg. 40 in 2013 City Policies) encouraging the Legislature to adopt statewide standards to ensure RCV is implemented consistently throughout the state to give voters confidence in the fairness of the process.
Questions? Contact Ann Lindstrom at alindstrom@lmc.org or at 651-281-1261.
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