SF 2274

Introduction - 94th Legislature (2025 - 2026)

Posted on 03/07/2025 10:17 a.m.

A bill for an act
proposing an amendment to the Minnesota Constitution, article VII, section 1;
allowing owners of agricultural land, real property that is both nonhomesteaded
and noncommercial, or small business property to vote on property tax questions
where the property is located; providing implementing language; proposing coding
for new law in Minnesota Statutes, chapter 204B.

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, article VII, section 1, will read:
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Section 1.

Every person 18 years of age or more who has been a citizen of the United
States for three months and who has resided in the precinct for 30 days next preceding an
election shall be entitled to vote in that precinct. new text begin In addition, every person 18 years of age
or more who has been a citizen of the United States and resident of this state for three months
and who is the owner of agricultural land, real property that is both nonhomesteaded and
noncommercial, or real property that is commercial or industrial on which the owner conducts
a small business as defined by law may vote in the precinct where the real property is located
on any question concerning a local levy or referendum. new text end The place of voting by one otherwise
qualified who has changed his residence within 30 days preceding the election shall be
prescribed by law. The following persons shall not be entitled or permitted to vote at any
election in this state: A person not meeting the above requirements; a person who has been
convicted of treason or felony, unless restored to civil rights; a person under guardianship,
or a person who is insane or not mentally competent.

Sec. 2. new text begin SUBMISSION TO VOTERS.
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new text begin The proposed amendment must be submitted to the people at the 2026 general election.
The question submitted must be:
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new text begin "Shall the Minnesota Constitution be amended to allow the owner of agricultural land,
real property that is both nonhomesteaded and noncommercial, or real property that is
commercial or industrial on which the owner conducts a small business as defined by law
to vote on a local levy or bond referendum where the real property is located?
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	new text begin Yes . new text end
	new text begin No . " new text end

Sec. 3.

new text begin [204B.50] CERTAIN PROPERTY TAX AND BOND QUESTIONS;
SECRETARY OF STATE RULES.
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new text begin The owner of agricultural land, real property that is both nonhomesteaded and
noncommercial, or real property that is commercial or industrial on which the owner conducts
a small business as defined by law may vote in the precinct where the real property is located
on any question concerning a local levy or bond referendum. Owners may register to vote
in the precinct where the real property is located, for purposes of this section only, under
procedures developed by the secretary of state by rule. Owners may vote by absentee ballot
in the manner provided by chapter 203B or may vote in a mail election as provided in section
204B.45.
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Sec. 4. new text begin EFFECTIVE DATE.
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new text begin Section 3 is effective upon ratification of the amendment proposed in section 1.
new text end