Purpose of the Bill

The main purpose of this bill is to formally cancel or rescind past requests made by the Minnesota Legislature asking the U.S. Congress to call for a constitutional convention under Article V of the United States Constitution. This is a process by which states can propose amendments to the U.S. Constitution.

Main Provisions

• The bill specifically addresses and revokes several historical resolutions that had previously requested constitutional conventions. These resolutions covered topics such as:
  • The popular vote election of United States Senators (requested in 1901).
  • Polygamy (requested in 1909).
  • Apportionment (requested in 1965).
• It declares that these prior applications "no longer reflect the priorities of Minnesotans."

Significant Changes to Existing Law

• This bill does not change any existing laws but nullifies specific historical resolutions from the Minnesota Legislature that sought constitutional conventions. This action officially states that these resolutions should no longer have any legal effect moving forward.
• It also involves procedural actions to ensure that the resolution is communicated to relevant parties, including members of Congress representing Minnesota.

Relevant Terms

• Article V Constitutional Convention
• Popular Vote
• Polygamy
• Apportionment
• Rescind