The proposed bill seeks to amend the Minnesota Constitution to establish term limits for state legislators. Specifically, it introduces a provision that limits individuals to serving no more than ten years in the Senate and ten years in the House of Representatives over their lifetime. Additionally, it stipulates that a person cannot be elected or appointed to either legislative body if they will exceed these limits by the end of their term. The amendment will modify Article IV, Section 4 of the Minnesota Constitution to incorporate these new term limits.
Furthermore, the bill outlines the process for submitting this proposed amendment to the voters during the 2024 general election. It specifies that the question presented to voters will ask whether they support the imposition of these term limits, and it designates the title "Legislative term limits" for the ballot. Importantly, the bill clarifies that any legislative office terms ending in 2024 or prior will not count towards the newly established term limits.