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This bill is a joint resolution from the Minnesota Legislature applying to Congress under Article V of the U.S. Constitution to potentially call a constitutional convention specifically focused on campaign finance reform. The resolution states that if Congress has not proposed a constitutional amendment addressing money's role in elections and governance by December 31, 2026, Minnesota will formally request a limited convention of states to draft such an amendment. The proposed amendment aims to ensure transparency in election funding, prevent corruption, and protect against individuals or groups "buying" political influence. The resolution specifies that this application can only be aggregated with similar applications from other states that have the same narrow focus on campaign finance reform, and it will remain a continuing application until at least two-thirds of state legislatures have made similar requests. Additionally, the Minnesota Secretary of State is instructed to distribute copies of this resolution to key federal and state legislative leaders, including the President, congressional leadership, and Minnesota's own congressional delegation, to formally communicate the state's intent.

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https://www.revisor.mn.gov/bills/bill.php?b=Senate&f=SF3254&ssn=0&y=2025