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SF 582

as introduced - 86th Legislature (2009 - 2010) Posted on 02/09/2010 02:13am

KEY: stricken = removed, old language.
underscored = added, new language.

Current Version - as introduced

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A bill for an act
relating to constitutional amendments; proposing an amendment to the Minnesota
Constitution, article I; providing that the right of citizens to bear arms for certain
purposes is fundamental and shall not be abridged.

BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF MINNESOTA:

Section 1. new text begin CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT PROPOSED.
new text end

new text begin An amendment to the Minnesota Constitution is proposed to the people. If the
amendment is adopted, a section shall be added to article I, to read:
new text end

new text begin Sec. 18. new text end

new text begin The right of a citizen to keep and bear arms for the defense and security of
the person, family, or home or for lawful hunting, recreation, or marksmanship training
is fundamental and shall not be abridged.
new text end

Sec. 2. new text begin SUBMISSION TO VOTERS.
new text end

new text begin The proposed amendment must be submitted to the people at the 2010 general
election. The question submitted must be:
new text end

new text begin "Shall the Minnesota Constitution be amended to provide that the right of a citizen to
keep and bear arms for the defense and security of the person, family, or home or for lawful
hunting, recreation, or marksmanship training is fundamental and shall not be abridged?
new text end

new text begin Yes
.
new text end
new text begin No . "
new text end