Purpose of the Bill

The purpose of this bill is to propose an amendment to the Minnesota Constitution that introduces term limits for state legislators and executive officers. It aims to ensure fresh leadership and prevent prolonged tenure in these positions.

Main Provisions

• Term Limits for State Legislators:

  • Members of the House of Representatives can serve up to four full terms (each term lasting two years).
  • Senators can serve up to three full terms (each term lasting four years).

• Term Limits for Executive Officers:

  • The governor and lieutenant governor can serve up to two full terms (each term lasting four years).
  • The Secretary of State, Attorney General, and State Auditor can also serve up to two full terms (each term lasting four years).

• Election Process:

  • The governor will call elections to fill any vacancies in the legislative houses.
  • The amendment is set to be voted on by the public during the 2026 general election.

Significant Changes

• This amendment introduces official term limits, where previously no limitations were specified for how many times state legislators or executive officers could be re-elected.
• Terms that end before or during 2027 will not count towards the proposed term limits, effectively setting a clean slate for calculating future terms.

Relevant Terms

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