1.1 	A bill for an act
1.2 	relating to state government; authorizing the secretary of state to solicit funds for 
1.3 	certain uses;proposing coding for new law in Minnesota Statutes, chapters 5; 5B.
1.4 	BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF MINNESOTA:

1.5 	Section 1. [5.38] AUTHORITY TO SOLICIT FUNDS.
1.6 	Notwithstanding sections 16A.013 to 16A.016, the secretary of state may solicit and 
1.7 	accept funds to be used for technological projects to enhance the state's election system. 
1.8 	The funds accepted under this section must be deposited in the general fund and are 
1.9 	appropriated to the secretary of state for the uses authorized by this section.

1.10 	Sec. 2. [5B.12] AUTHORITY TO SOLICIT FUNDS.
1.11 	Notwithstanding sections 16A.013 to 16A.016, the secretary of state may solicit and 
1.12 	accept funds to be used for the address confidentiality program established in section 
1.13 	5B.03. The funds accepted under this section must be deposited in the general fund and 
1.14 	are appropriated to the secretary of state for use in the address confidentiality program.