MN SF2173

Proposes amendment to Minnesota Constitution Article VII, Section 1 to allow agricultural land owners, nonhomesteaded noncommercial property owners, and small business property owners to vote on local levies and referendums in the precinct where their property is located.

Eligible voters must be 18 years or older, U.S. citizens for three months, and Minnesota state residents for three months; property ownership voting is limited to questions concerning local levies or referendums only.

Amendment requires submission to voters at the 2024 general election with a specific ballot question asking if the Constitution should be amended to allow property owners to vote on local levies or referendums where their property is located.

Creates new Minnesota Statute section 204B.50 allowing qualifying property owners to register to vote in precincts for these questions only under procedures developed by the Secretary of State.

Permits property owners to vote by absentee ballot under Chapter 203B or by mail election under Section 204B.45; implementation is effective upon ratification of the constitutional amendment.