SF1694

This bill proposes an amendment to the Minnesota Constitution to establish term limits for state legislators and executive officers. Key provisions include:

1. Legislative Term Limits:

   • Representatives serve two-year terms, and Senators serve four-year terms.
   • No person may run for a legislative seat if the term would cause them to serve more than 20 years in total.

2. Executive Office Term Limits:

   • The Governor and Lieutenant Governor serve four-year terms.
   • No person may seek election for a third term as Governor or Lieutenant Governor.
   • The Secretary of State, Attorney General, and State Auditor also serve four-year terms.
   • No person may seek election for a third term in any of these positions.

3. Implementation and Voter Approval:

   • The amendment will be submitted to voters in the 2026 general election.
   • The ballot question will ask voters whether they approve limiting the terms of state legislators and executive officers.
   • Terms ending before or in 2027 will not count toward the new term limits.

If approved by voters, this amendment would place a 20-year cap on legislative service and restrict executive officeholders to two terms in their respective positions.