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MN SF2274

Bill

Status

Introduced

3/6/2025

Primary Sponsor

Eric Lucero

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Origin

Senate

94th Legislature 2025-2026

AI Summary

  • Proposes amending Minnesota Constitution, Article VII, Section 1 to expand voting rights for certain property owners on local tax questions

  • Allows owners of agricultural land, nonhomesteaded/noncommercial real property, or commercial/industrial property with small businesses to vote on local levies and bond referendums in the precinct where the property is located, even if they do not reside there

  • Requires U.S. citizenship and 3 months Minnesota residency to qualify for this additional voting right

  • Constitutional amendment would be submitted to voters at the 2026 general election

  • Directs the Secretary of State to develop rules for property owner voter registration in non-residence precincts, with absentee and mail voting options available

Legislative Description

Constitutional amendment proposal to allow owners of agricultural land, real property that is both nonhomesteaded and noncommercial, or small business property to vote on property tax questions where the property is located

Last Action

Referred to Elections

3/6/2025

Committee Referrals

Elections3/6/2025

Full Bill Text

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