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."
Bill text versions
- Introduction PDF file
Actions
Date | Chamber | Where | Type | Name | Committee Name |
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January 22, 2025 | Senate | Floor | Action | Introduction and first reading | |
January 22, 2025 | Senate | Floor | Action | Referred to | Elections |
February 05, 2025 | Senate | Floor | Action | Author added | |
February 09, 2025 | Senate | Floor | Action | Comm report: To pass and re-referred to | Rules and Administration |
February 09, 2025 | Senate | Floor | Action | Author added |