HF1785 (Legislative Session 94 (2025-2026))

Term limits for governor and lieutenant governor provided, and constitutional amendment proposed.

Related bill: SF1681

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This bill proposes an amendment to the Minnesota Constitution to establish term limits for the governor and lieutenant governor. The amendment would restrict individuals from being elected to either office more than twice.

If passed, the amendment would apply to elections starting in 2026, but previous elections would be counted toward the term limits. The proposed amendment will be presented to voters in the 2026 general election with the ballot question:

"Shall the Minnesota Constitution be amended to place limits on the number of terms of office that the governor and lieutenant governor may serve beginning in 2026 in order to limit overreaching power by any political party?"

If approved by voters, this amendment would officially add term limits for Minnesota’s governor and lieutenant governor.

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DateChamberWhereTypeNameCommittee Name
March 02, 2025HouseFloorActionIntroduction and first reading, referred toElections Finance and Government Operations