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MN HF2224

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/27/2023

Primary Sponsor

Walter Hudson

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Origin

House of Representatives

93rd Legislature 2023-2024

AI Summary

  • Proposes amendment to Minnesota Constitution Article XI establishing a cap on general fund expenditures at 5-1/3 percent of forecasted state personal income annually.

  • Excludes one-time general fund expenditures from the expenditure limit calculation.

  • Permits legislature to adjust the expenditure limit when governmental functions transfer between federal, state, and local governments, with adjustments proportional to cost transfers and revenue changes.

  • Allows expenditure limit increase when federal funding for existing programs is eliminated or curtailed and state must absorb additional costs.

  • Requires submission of proposed amendment to voters at the 2024 general election.

Legislative Description

General fund expenditures limited to 5-1/3 percent of state personal income, and constitutional amendment proposed.

Last Action

Author added Backer

4/18/2024

Committee Referrals

State and Local Government Finance and Policy2/27/2023

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