Purpose of the Bill

The purpose of this proposed bill is to introduce a constitutional amendment in Minnesota that affects how public funding is approved for professional sports facilities. The bill seeks to change the legislative voting requirements for such funding projects.

Main Provisions

• Constitutional Amendment: The bill proposes an amendment to article IV of the Minnesota Constitution. It specifies that any new law authorizing public funding for the design, construction, or renovation of a professional sports facility will need a supermajority vote to pass.
• Supermajority Vote Requirement: Specifically, the proposal requires at least two-thirds of the members in each house of the Minnesota legislature to vote in favor of any public funding for professional sports facilities. This raises the threshold required for approval, making it more challenging to secure funding through public money.
• Voter Submission: The amendment will be submitted to Minnesota voters during the 2026 general election. Voters will decide whether to adopt this supermajority requirement.

Significant Changes

• The bill significantly impacts the legislative process by making it more difficult to pass funding measures for sports facilities, as a simple majority will no longer be sufficient.
• If adopted, the constitutional amendment will add an additional layer of voter control over how public funds are allocated to professional sports projects.

Relevant Terms

supermajority vote, public funding, professional sports facilities, constitutional amendment, Minnesota Constitution, legislative approval, design, construction, renovation, voter submission, 2026 general election.