Bill > SF1057

This bill clarifies and formalizes the Minnesota Legislature's existing authority to place proposed statutory changes directly on the ballot for public vote. Specifically, the bill defines a "measure" as a proposal to amend, create, or repeal laws related to a single general subject. Under the proposed law, a majority of members in each legislative house can pass a bill or resolution that instructs the secretary of state to place the measure on the ballot at the next general election, where voters can adopt or reject it by majority vote. If a majority of voters approve the referred measure, it becomes law. Additionally, the bill stipulates that any measures approved by voters must be published by the revisor of statutes in the Laws of Minnesota and codified like other laws, ensuring they are integrated into the state's official legal code. The bill would take effect immediately after its final enactment, providing a clear statutory framework for legislative referrals to direct public vote.

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https://www.revisor.mn.gov/bills/bill.php?b=Senate&f=SF1057&ssn=0&y=2025