SF1097 (Legislative Session 94 (2025-2026))
Constitutional amendment prohibiting bills from being amended in a way that changes the original purpose of the bill
Related bill: HF2830
AI Generated Summary
The bill, S.F. No. 1097, proposes an amendment to the Minnesota Constitution to enforce stricter legislation guidelines focusing on transparency and specificity. The key provisions of the amendment include:
- Each law must only cover a single subject clearly stated in its title to ensure that all components of the law are directly and logically related to this main topic.
- It prohibits amending a bill in such a manner that it diverges from its original stated purpose throughout the legislative process.
- It allows any Minnesota resident to sue in district court for violations of these requirements, even without proving direct harm.
- If any part of a law is found unconstitutional based on these criteria, the entire law becomes void and unenforceable, without any part of it remaining in effect independently.
The proposed amendment aims to curb the practice of passing complex omnibus bills under vague titles, enhancing legislative accountability and public understanding of laws. It will be put to a vote in the 2026 general election where Minnesotans can either approve or reject the amendment. The goal is to ensure each legislative bill is concise, clear, and restricted to a singular, well-defined purpose to promote greater transparency and prevent misuse of legislative power.
Bill text versions
- Introduction PDF file
Actions
Date | Chamber | Where | Type | Name | Committee Name |
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February 05, 2025 | Senate | Floor | Action | Introduction and first reading | |
February 05, 2025 | Senate | Floor | Action | Referred to | State and Local Government |
March 23, 2025 | Senate | Floor | Action | Author stricken | |
March 23, 2025 | Senate | Floor | Action | Author stricken |