HF37 (Legislative Session 94 (2025-2026))
Free, fair, and equal elections provided; and constitutional amendment proposed.
Related bill: SF529
AI Generated Summary
This bill proposes a specific amendment to the Minnesota Constitution that aims to ensure elections in the state are free, fair, and equal. It specifically states that no civil or military power should interfere with individuals' rights to vote. If the bill passes through the legislative process, this constitutional amendment would be presented to the public for a vote in the general election of 2026. If approved by voters, the amendment would become effective starting January 1, 2027. The question voters will see on their ballots will ask if they agree to amend the Minnesota Constitution to confirm these principles of free, fair, and equal elections and to protect the voting process from interference by civil or military powers.
Bill text versions
- Introduction PDF file
Actions
Date | Chamber | Where | Type | Name | Committee Name |
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February 10, 2025 | House | Floor | Action | Introduction and first reading, referred to | Elections Finance and Government Operations |
Progress through the legislative process
In Committee
Sponsors
- Rep. Emma Greenman (DFL)
- Rep. Michael Howard (DFL)
- Rep. Aisha Gomez (DFL)
- Rep. Brad Tabke (DFL)
- Rep. Kaohly Her (DFL)
- Rep. Mike Freiberg (DFL)
- Rep. Nathan Coulter (DFL)
- Rep. Peter Johnson (DFL)
- Rep. Jessica Hanson (DFL)
- Rep. Alicia Kozlowski (DFL)
- Rep. Dan Wolgamott (DFL)
- Rep. Liz Lee (DFL)
- Rep. Cedrick Frazier (DFL)
- Rep. Tina Liebling (DFL)
- Rep. Larry Kraft (DFL)
- Rep. Brion Curran (DFL)
- Rep. Kristin Bahner (DFL)
- Rep. Ginny Klevorn (DFL)
- Rep. Kristi Pursell (DFL)
- Rep. Liz Reyer (DFL)
- Rep. Carlie Kotyza-Witthuhn (DFL)
- Rep. Anquam Mahamoud (DFL)
- Rep. Samantha Sencer-Mura (DFL)
- Rep. Kaela Berg (DFL)
- Rep. Kelly Moller (DFL)
- Rep. Patty Acomb (DFL)
- Rep. Samantha Vang (DFL)
- Rep. Luke Frederick (DFL)
- Rep. Steve Elkins (DFL)
- Rep. Fue Lee (DFL)
- Rep. Josiah Hill (DFL)
- Rep. Kimberly Hicks (DFL)
- Rep. Jamie Long (DFL)
- Rep. Athena Hollins (DFL)
- Rep. Lucille Rehm (DFL)