Purpose of the Bill

The purpose of this bill is to propose an amendment to the Minnesota Constitution. The amendment would change how public funds can be approved for professional sports facilities in the state.

Main Provisions

• The bill seeks to add a new section (Section 27) to Article IV of the Minnesota Constitution.
• This new section would require a supermajority vote, meaning at least two-thirds of the members in each house of the Minnesota legislature would need to approve any law that authorizes the use of public funds for the design, construction, or renovation of a professional sports facility.

Significant Changes to Existing Law

• This amendment, if adopted, would change the current standard legislative process, which typically requires a simple majority for the passage of such funding laws.
• It specifically focuses on laws involving public funding for professional sports facilities, introducing a higher threshold for approval.

Submission to Voters

• The amendment will be presented to Minnesota voters at the general election in 2026.
• Voters will decide whether to amend the state constitution to implement this supermajority requirement.

Relevant Terms

• Constitutional amendment
• Supermajority vote
• Public funding
• Professional sports facility
• Minnesota legislature