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This bill is a resolution calling on the United States Congress to propose the "For Our Freedom Amendment," which would clarify the ability of states and Congress to establish reasonable limits on election spending. The resolution argues that current Supreme Court interpretations have equated unlimited election spending with free speech, which has potentially undermined representative democracy by allowing wealthy special interests, corporations, unions, and other artificial entities to disproportionately influence elections. The proposed amendment would explicitly grant states and Congress the power to set spending limits and distinguish between spending by natural persons and artificial entities. The bill emphasizes Minnesota's constitutional recognition that political power is inherent in the people and that government can be modified when required by the public good. It seeks to protect the integrity of elections, ensure that elected representatives are aligned with their constituents' interests, and guard against corruption by out-of-state and foreign influences. As part of the resolution, the Minnesota Secretary of State is instructed to send an authenticated copy of the resolution to key congressional leaders and Minnesota's congressional delegation, formally requesting consideration of this constitutional amendment.

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https://www.revisor.mn.gov/bills/bill.php?b=Senate&f=SF2517&ssn=0&y=2025