The bill is a joint resolution from the Minnesota Legislature that seeks to apply to Congress for the calling of an Article V constitutional convention. The purpose of this convention would be to propose an amendment focused on campaign finance reform, specifically to regulate the role of money in elections and governance. The resolution emphasizes that if Congress does not propose such an amendment by December 31, 2026, Minnesota will formally request the convention. It also clarifies that this application is intended to align with similar applications from other states, aiming to gather the necessary two-thirds support from state legislatures to compel Congress to act.
Additionally, the resolution establishes that it is a continuing application 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 various federal and state officials to ensure awareness and support for this initiative. The resolution underscores a bipartisan approach to addressing campaign finance issues while maintaining the legislative authority to consider any proposals that may arise from the convention.