Purpose of the Bill

The purpose of this bill is to amend the Minnesota Constitution to require a supermajority vote in the state legislature for any laws that would authorize public funding for professional sports facilities.

Main Provisions

• Amendment Proposal: The bill proposes an amendment to article IV of the Minnesota Constitution. This amendment would make it necessary to have a two-thirds majority vote in both the House and the Senate for the state government to use public funds for designing, constructing, or renovating professional sports facilities.

• Voter Submission: The proposed constitutional amendment will be placed on the ballot in the 2026 general election. Voters will be asked if they agree with the change to require a two-thirds supermajority vote for public funding of professional sports facilities.

Significant Changes

• Voting Requirement: Currently, the Minnesota legislature can potentially authorize public funding for professional sports facilities with a simple majority vote. This bill aims to change that requirement to a two-thirds supermajority, making it more difficult to pass such laws.

Relevant Terms

supermajority, public funding, professional sports facilities, Minnesota Constitution amendment, two-thirds vote, legislature, 2026 general election.