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MN HF1591

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/13/2023

Primary Sponsor

Shane Mekeland

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Origin

House of Representatives

93rd Legislature 2023-2024

AI Summary

  • Proposes an amendment to Minnesota Constitution, article IV, section 17, to strengthen the single subject requirement for laws
  • Prohibits bill titles from being amended after introduction unless the amendment further limits the bill's scope
  • Establishes that if the Supreme Court finds a budget bill violates the single subject requirement, funding for the affected state government portion continues at 95 percent of the previous biennium's level until a new law is enacted
  • Requires submission of the proposed amendment to voters at the 2024 general election
  • Bill was authored by Mekeland and referred to the Committee on State and Local Government Finance and Policy

Legislative Description

Legislative enactment single subject requirement strengthened, and constitutional amendment proposed.

Last Action

Author added Backer

4/18/2024

Committee Referrals

State and Local Government Finance and Policy2/13/2023

Full Bill Text

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