This bill proposes an amendment to the Minnesota Constitution that would establish term limits for the offices of governor and lieutenant governor. Specifically, it stipulates that no individual may be elected to these offices more than twice, aiming to prevent the concentration of power within any political party. The amendment would modify Article V, Section 2 of the Minnesota Constitution to include this limitation, while maintaining the existing qualifications for these offices, such as age and residency requirements.
The proposed amendment is set to be submitted to voters during the 2026 general election, with the ballot question asking whether the Minnesota Constitution should be amended to impose these term limits. Additionally, the bill clarifies that elections prior to the 2026 general election will be considered when determining the limits imposed by the amendment. The title for the ballot question will be "A constitutional amendment to place term limits on the offices of governor and lieutenant governor," deviating from the standard title requirements outlined in Minnesota Statutes.