Bill > HF2830

This bill proposes a constitutional amendment to strengthen Minnesota's single subject and title clause for legislation, introducing new restrictions on how bills can be drafted and amended. The amendment would require that each law embrace only one subject, which must be clearly expressed in its title, and that every provision in the law must be directly and logically related to that single subject. The bill prohibits amending a bill in a way that changes its original purpose, and requires courts to narrowly construe what constitutes a direct and logical relation to the bill's subject. Importantly, the amendment would allow any Minnesota resident to bring an action alleging a violation of these rules, even without demonstrating personal injury. If a court finds a law unconstitutional under these new provisions, the entire act would be considered void and unenforceable, with no possibility of severing problematic sections. The proposed amendment stems from legislative concerns about omnibus bills with wide-ranging provisions and a desire to increase public transparency in the legislative process. If approved by voters in the 2026 general election, the amendment would take effect immediately after ratification, compelling the legislature to draft more focused and purposeful legislation.

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https://www.revisor.mn.gov/bills/bill.php?b=House&f=HF2830&ssn=0&y=2025