HF1785 (Legislative Session 94 (2025-2026))
Term limits for governor and lieutenant governor provided, and constitutional amendment proposed.
Related bill: SF1681
AI Generated Summary
This bill proposes an amendment to the Minnesota Constitution to establish term limits for the governor and lieutenant governor. If approved by voters in the 2026 general election, the amendment would limit a person to serving no more than two terms in either office. Elections held before 2026 would be counted toward these term limits. The bill's stated purpose is to prevent any political party from holding excessive power.
Bill text versions
- Introduction PDF file
Actions
| Date | Chamber | Where | Type | Name | Committee Name |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| March 02, 2025 | House | Floor | Action | Introduction and first reading, referred to | Elections Finance and Government Operations |
| March 02, 2025 | House | Floor | Action | Introduction and first reading, referred to | Elections Finance and Government Operations |
Citations
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"analysis": {
"added": [
"Language clarifying how amendment titles are presented to voters."
],
"removed": [
""
],
"summary": "This bill references submission procedures for constitutional amendments under section 204D.15.",
"modified": [
"Adjustments to the title of constitutional amendment questions to include specific term limits."
]
},
"citation": "204D.15",
"subdivision": "subdivision 1"
}
]