Bill > HF1849

This bill proposes a constitutional amendment to establish term limits for the governor and lieutenant governor of Minnesota. Specifically, the amendment would limit individuals to being elected no more than twice to each respective office, with the term limits taking effect beginning with the 2030 general election. The proposed amendment would be submitted to voters during the 2026 general election, where they will vote on the question: "Shall the Minnesota Constitution be amended to place a limit of two terms on the offices of governor and lieutenant governor beginning in 2030?" If approved, the amendment would maintain the existing requirements that candidates for these offices must be at least 25 years old, have been a state resident for one year prior to the election, and be a U.S. citizen. The bill clarifies that elections prior to the 2030 general election will not count toward these term limits, effectively allowing current and future officeholders a clean slate when the new rule takes effect. This proposed change aims to introduce more regular leadership turnover in the state's executive branch.

Government Affairs

https://www.revisor.mn.gov/bills/bill.php?b=House&f=HF1849&ssn=0&y=2025