HF 287

as introduced - 84th Legislature (2005 - 2006) Posted on 12/15/2009 12:00am

A bill for an act
proposing an amendment to the Minnesota Constitution,
article XI, section 1; providing that state spending
may not increase at a greater rate than increases in
the Consumer Price Index.

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

Section 1.

CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT.

new text begin An amendment to the Minnesota Constitution, article XI,
section 1, is proposed to the people. If the amendment is
adopted, the section will read as follows:
new text end

Section 1.

No money shall be paid out of the treasury of
this state except in pursuance of an appropriation by law. new text begin No
appropriation may be made that would increase the total state
spending for a legislative biennium by more than the percentage
increase in the Consumer Price Index for the immediately
preceding two calendar years.
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 2006 general election. The question submitted shall be:
new text end

new text begin "Shall the Minnesota Constitution be amended to limit
increases in state spending to no more than increases in the
Consumer Price Index?
new text end

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

new text begin If approved by the people, the amendment is effective for the
biennium beginning July 1, 2006, and thereafter.
new text end