Bill > HF1785

This bill proposes a constitutional amendment to introduce term limits for the governor and lieutenant governor of Minnesota. Specifically, the amendment would restrict any individual from being elected more than twice to either the office of governor or lieutenant governor, with the aim of preventing any single political party from accumulating excessive power. The proposed amendment would be submitted to voters at the 2026 general election, with a ballot question asking whether the Minnesota Constitution should be amended to place limits on the number of terms these officials can serve. If approved, the term limit restrictions would apply retroactively, counting elections prior to 2026 toward the two-term limit. The current constitutional requirements for these offices would remain unchanged, including the existing qualifications that candidates 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 proposed amendment is designed to ensure political turnover and prevent long-term entrenchment of any single political leader in these executive positions.

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https://www.revisor.mn.gov/bills/bill.php?b=House&f=HF1785&ssn=0&y=2025