Minnesota HF4305: A joint resolution applying to Congress to call a convention to propose an amendment to the Constitution of the United States.

What the bill says

A joint resolution applying to Congress to call a convention to propose an amendment to the Constitution of the United States.

From the introduced text, March 13, 2026:

A joint resolution applying to Congress to call a convention to propose an amendment to the Constitution of the United States. WHEREAS, the people of Minnesota as represented by their Legislature find that it is in the interest of democratic governance to have a citizen legislature; WHEREAS, terms limits on Members of Congress would reduce the influence of special interests, allow Members to focus more on policy and less on reelection, and nurture new ideas and perspectives in Congress; and WHEREAS, under Article V of the Constitution of the United States, the Congress, on the application of the legislatures of two-thirds of the several states, shall call a convention for proposing amendments to the Constitution of the United States; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Legislature of the State of Minnesota that it applies to the Congress of the United States to call a convention limited to proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States that provides a limit on the number of terms to which a person may be elected as a Member of the United States House of Representatives and to set a limit on the number of terms to which a person may be elected as a Member of the United States Senate. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this application shall be considered as …

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Sponsors

• Heintzeman, Josh (R, 06B) · primary sponsor
• Lee, Xp (D, 34B)

Latest actions

1. April 22, 2026: Author added Lee, X.
2. March 16, 2026: Introduction and first reading, referred to State Government Finance and Policy

Common questions

What is HF4305?

HF4305 is a bill in the Minnesota Legislature (94th Legislature 2025-2026): A joint resolution applying to Congress to call a convention to propose an amendment to the Constitution of the United States.

What does HF4305 do?

In its own words: A joint resolution applying to Congress to call a convention to propose an amendment to the Constitution of the United States.

What is the status of HF4305?

In committee as of April 22, 2026. Latest action: Author added Lee, X. (April 22, 2026).

Who sponsored HF4305?

Heintzeman, Josh (R, 06B), with 1 co-sponsor.

Where is the official record for HF4305?

On the Minnesota Legislature website: https://www.revisor.mn.gov/bills/bill.php?f=HF4305&y=2025&ssn=0&b=house