HF742 (Legislative Session 94 (2025-2026))
Legislature's authority to place proposed statutory changes on the ballot for a public vote clarified.
Related bill: SF1057
AI Generated Summary
This bill clarifies the process by which the Minnesota State Legislature can propose changes to the state's laws through a public vote. These changes could be amendments to current laws, creations of new laws, or the repeal of existing laws, as long as they pertain to one general subject. To initiate this, a majority of the elected members from each house of the legislature must agree to refer the proposal to the Secretary of State. It would then be placed on the ballot for the next general election. If a majority of voters approve the measure during the election, it becomes law. Finally, any measures that are adopted by the public must be officially published and formalized into the Minnesota Statutes, just like other laws.
Bill text versions
- Introduction PDF file
Actions
Date | Chamber | Where | Type | Name | Committee Name |
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February 12, 2025 | House | Floor | Action | Introduction and first reading, referred to | Elections Finance and Government Operations |