This joint resolution from the Minnesota Legislature seeks to apply to Congress for the calling of an Article V constitutional convention specifically to propose an amendment focused on campaign finance reform. The resolution emphasizes the importance of regulating the role of money in elections and governance to ensure transparency, prevent corruption, and protect against undue influence over representatives. It stipulates that if Congress does not propose such an amendment by December 31, 2026, Minnesota will formally request a convention of states to address this issue.
Additionally, the resolution clarifies that it is intended to align with similar applications from other states, aiming to achieve the necessary two-thirds majority of states to compel Congress to call the convention. It also establishes that this application will remain active until at least two-thirds of the states have made similar requests on the same subject. The Secretary of State of Minnesota is tasked with disseminating copies of the resolution to relevant federal and state officials to ensure proper communication of this initiative.