Minnesota · 2025-2026 Regular Session · Bill
HF 5045: 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.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
HF 5045 is a bill introduced in the Minnesota House on April 20, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: 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. Primary sponsor: Pam Altendorf (Republican). It lists 34 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (April 20, 2026): Introduction and first reading, referred to Elections Finance and Government Operations.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 33
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pam Altendorf | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 20A |
| Keith Allen | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 19A |
| Paul Anderson | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 12A |
| Jeff Backer | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 9A |
| Ben Bakeberg | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 54B |
| Scott Van Binsbergen | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 16A |
| John Burkel | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 1A |
| Ben Davis | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 6A |
| Tom Dippel | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 41B |
| Jeff Dotseth | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 11A |
| Elliott Engen | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 36A |
| Marj Fogelman | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 21B |
| Steve Gander | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 1B |
| Dawn Gillman | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 17A |
| Jimmy Gordon | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 28A |
| Bobbie Harder | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 17B |
| Heintzeman | Co-sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Steve Jacob | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 20B |
| Jim Joy | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 4B |
| Krista Knudsen | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 5A |
| Bryan Lawrence | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 27B |
| Joe McDonald | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 29A |
| Shane Mekeland | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 27A |
| Murphy | Co-sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Bernie Perryman | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 14A |
| Duane Quam | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 24A |
| Ripper Repinski | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 26A |
| Drew Roach | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 58B |
| Kristin Robbins | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 37A |
| Max Rymer | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 28B |
| Isaac Schultz | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 10B |
| Peggy Scott | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 31B |
| Roger Skraba | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 3A |
| Mike Wiener | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 5B |
| Natalie Zeleznikar | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 3B |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Introduction and first reading, referred to Elections Finance and Government Operations