MN HF539

Proposes a constitutional amendment to limit state legislators to 20 years of service in the house of representatives or senate combined.

Limits governor and lieutenant governor to two terms (8 years maximum) by prohibiting candidates from filing for a third term.

Limits secretary of state, attorney general, and state auditor to two terms (8 years maximum) by prohibiting candidates from filing for a third term.

Amendment must be submitted to voters at the 2020 general election with the question: "Shall the Minnesota Constitution be amended to place limits on the terms of office of state legislators and executive officers?"

Amendment applies to terms beginning in 2021 and thereafter; legislative terms ending before or in 2021 and executive terms ending before or in 2023 are not counted toward the term limits.