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MN HF2830
Bill
Status
3/26/2025
Primary Sponsor
Pam Altendorf
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AI Summary
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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
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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
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Allows any Minnesota resident to bring a legal challenge alleging a violation without needing to demonstrate direct personal injury
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Makes violations non-severable, meaning if any provision is found unconstitutional under this section, the entire law becomes void and unenforceable
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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