This bill, introduced by Representative Quam, proposes an amendment to the Minnesota Constitution. The amendment aims to extend voting rights on local property tax issues to certain property owners. Specifically, it would allow owners of agricultural land and owners of small businesses, where these properties are non-homesteaded and non-commercial, or commercial or industrial respectively, to vote on local tax levies and bond referendums where their property is located.

Key points in the proposed amendment are: 1. Eligibility for voting extends to persons at least 18 years of age, U.S. citizens for three months, and residents of Minnesota for three months. 2. Voting rights would be granted specifically on local tax questions for owners of the specified types of property. 3. The amendment clarifies eligibility exclusions such as non-residents within 30 days of voting, felons unless civil rights are restored, individuals under guardianship, and those declared mentally incompetent.

The process outlined for implementing these voting rights involves registration procedures and absentee or mail voting options to be established by the Secretary of State.

The proposed amendment will be submitted to voters at the 2026 general election, asking whether the Minnesota Constitution should be amended per the specified terms to allow aforementioned property owners to vote on local tax matters based on property location.