SF529 (Legislative Session 94 (2025-2026))

Constitutional amendment providing for free, fair, and equal elections

Related bill: HF37

AI Generated Summary

Senate File No. 529 is a proposed bill that aims to amend the Minnesota Constitution to ensure that elections are free, fair, and equal. The amendment specifically states that no civil or military power should interfere with the right to vote. If passed, this amendment would be added as a new section in the constitution. The proposal will be put to voters in the general election in 2026, and if approved, it will take effect starting January 1, 2027. The question that will be asked on the ballot is whether the Minnesota Constitution should be amended to guarantee free, fair, and equal elections while preventing interference from civil and military powers. Voters will have the option to vote "Yes" or "No."

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DateChamberWhereTypeNameCommittee Name
January 22, 2025SenateFloorActionIntroduction and first reading
January 22, 2025SenateFloorActionReferred toElections
February 05, 2025SenateFloorActionAuthor added
February 09, 2025SenateFloorActionComm report: To pass and re-referred toRules and Administration
February 09, 2025SenateFloorActionAuthor added