Minnesota HF5086: Governor required to deliver a state of the state address to the legislature no later than 30 days after the regular legislative session convenes each year.

What the bill says

A bill for an act relating to state government; requiring the governor to deliver a state of the state address to the legislature before a certain date; proposing coding for new law in Minnesota Statutes, chapter 4.

From the introduced text, April 27, 2026:

A bill for an act relating to state government; requiring the governor to deliver a state of the state address to the legislature before a certain date; proposing coding for new law in Minnesota Statutes, chapter 4. Section 1. new text begin [ ADDRESS TO LEGISLATURE.] new text end new text begin [ADDED: The governor must deliver a state of the state address to the legislature no later than 30 days after the date the regular legislative session convenes each year.] new text end

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Sponsors

• Jeff Witte (R) · primary sponsor

Latest actions

1. April 27, 2026: Introduction and first reading, referred to State Government Finance and Policy

Common questions

What is HF5086?

HF5086 is a bill in the Minnesota Legislature (94th Legislature 2025-2026): Governor required to deliver a state of the state address to the legislature no later than 30 days after the regular legislative session convenes each year.

What does HF5086 do?

In its own words: A bill for an act relating to state government; requiring the governor to deliver a state of the state address to the legislature before a certain date; proposing coding for new law in Minnesota Statutes, chapter 4.

What is the status of HF5086?

In committee as of April 27, 2026. Latest action: Introduction and first reading, referred to State Government Finance and Policy (April 27, 2026).

Who sponsored HF5086?

Jeff Witte (R).

Where is the official record for HF5086?

On the Minnesota Legislature website: https://www.revisor.mn.gov/bills/bill.php?f=HF5086&y=2025&ssn=0&b=house