SF789 (Legislative Session 94 (2025-2026))

Constitutional amendment proposal to establish term limits for legislators

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SF No 789 is a legislative bill proposing an amendment to the Minnesota Constitution specifically targeting term limits for state legislators. The bill, if passed, would dictate that individuals can serve no more than ten years in the Minnesota Senate and another ten years in the House of Representatives during their lifetime. Additionally, the bill clarifies that terms ending in 2027 or earlier won’t count towards these new term limits.

The proposal will be put forward for a public vote during the general elections in 2026. Voters will be asked whether they agree to amend the Minnesota Constitution to establish these term limits for legislative members. This initiative aims to prevent any individual from holding a seat in either house of the state legislature for more than the specified duration.

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DateChamberWhereTypeNameCommittee Name
January 29, 2025SenateFloorActionIntroduction and first reading
January 29, 2025SenateFloorActionReferred toState and Local Government