This bill proposes an amendment to the Minnesota Constitution, specifically article V, section 5, to allow the governor to appoint a lieutenant governor in the event of a vacancy. The current provision, which states that the last elected presiding officer of the senate shall become governor during such a vacancy, will be replaced with language that empowers the governor to select a lieutenant governor to fill the position. Additionally, the amendment clarifies that the lieutenant governor will assume the powers and duties of the governor if the governor is unable to perform their responsibilities.

The proposed amendment will be submitted to voters during the 2026 general election, with the question asking whether the Minnesota Constitution should be amended to authorize the governor to appoint a lieutenant governor in case of a vacancy. This change aims to streamline the process of filling a lieutenant governor vacancy and ensure continuity in the state's executive leadership.