Minnesota SF4651: 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 18, 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

• Keri Heintzeman (R, SD-006) · primary sponsor
• Cal Bahr (R)
• Steve Drazkowski (R)
• Eric Lucero (R)
• Eric Pratt (R)

Latest actions

1. March 23, 2026: Referred to Rules and Administration
2. March 23, 2026: Introduction and first reading

Common questions

What is SF4651?

SF4651 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 SF4651 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 SF4651?

In committee as of March 23, 2026. Latest action: Referred to Rules and Administration (March 23, 2026).

Who sponsored SF4651?

Keri Heintzeman (R, SD-006), with 4 co-sponsors.

Where is the official record for SF4651?

On the Minnesota Legislature website: https://www.revisor.mn.gov/bills/bill.php?f=SF4651&y=2025&ssn=0&b=senate