Bill > SF1437

This bill proposes a constitutional amendment to establish term limits for the governor of Minnesota. Specifically, the bill would limit a person to being elected governor twice, after which they would no longer be eligible to run for the office. The proposed amendment would be submitted to voters at the 2026 general election, with the ballot question reading "Shall the Minnesota Constitution be amended to limit a governor to two terms?" The bill specifies that elections prior to the 2026 general election would count towards these term limits. Currently, the state constitution outlines basic qualifications for governor, including being at least 25 years old, a state resident for one year, and a U.S. citizen, but does not restrict the number of terms a governor can serve. If approved by voters, this amendment would fundamentally change the rules for gubernatorial service in Minnesota by introducing a two-term maximum, similar to term limits for the U.S. president.

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https://www.revisor.mn.gov/bills/bill.php?b=Senate&f=SF1437&ssn=0&y=2025