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MN HF2830

Bill

Status

Introduced

3/26/2025

Primary Sponsor

Pam Altendorf

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Origin

House of Representatives

94th Legislature 2025-2026

AI Summary

  • Proposes a constitutional amendment to Article IV, Section 17 strengthening Minnesota's single subject rule by requiring each provision in a law be "directly and logically related" to the single subject stated in the title, with courts required to narrowly construe compliance

  • Prohibits bills from being amended during legislative passage in a manner that changes the original purpose of the bill, targeting practices like using bills as vehicles for unrelated amendments or combining multiple omnibus bills

  • Allows any Minnesota resident to bring a legal challenge alleging a violation without needing to demonstrate direct personal injury

  • Makes violations non-severable, meaning if any provision is found unconstitutional under this section, the entire law becomes void and unenforceable

  • Constitutional amendment would be submitted to voters at the 2026 general election and take effect the day following ratification if approved

Legislative Description

Bills prohibited from being amended in a way that changes the original purpose of the bill, and constitutional amendment proposed.

Last Action

Introduction and first reading, referred to State Government Finance and Policy

3/26/2025

Committee Referrals

State Government Finance & Policy3/26/2025

Full Bill Text

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