This bill proposes an amendment to the Minnesota Constitution to change how legislative districts are apportioned. Key provisions include:

1. Senate Representation by County: The bill would require that state Senate districts be apportioned by county, meaning each county would have its own Senate district, regardless of population.

2. House Representation by Population: The state House of Representatives would continue to have its districts apportioned based on population across different sections of the state.

3. Legislative Redistricting Process: After each U.S. Census, the legislature would retain the authority to define legislative and congressional district boundaries. Senate districts would be single-member, contiguous areas within counties, and no House district could be split when forming a Senate district.

4. Increase in Senate Districts: The number of Senate districts would increase from 67 to 87, aligning with the number of counties in Minnesota.

5. Voter Approval: The proposed constitutional amendment would be placed on the ballot for the 2026 general election, where voters would decide whether to adopt these changes.

6. Conforming Statutory Changes: The bill amends Minnesota Statutes (sections 2.021 and 2.031) to reflect the increase in Senate districts from 67 to 87.

In summary, this bill restructures Minnesota’s legislative districts by shifting Senate representation to a county-based system while maintaining population-based apportionment for the House of Representatives. It also requires voter approval through a constitutional amendment in the 2026 election.