Minnesota SF5249: Constitutional amendment proposal to allow the lieutenant governor to cast a vote in the house of representatives in case of a tie

What the bill says

A bill for an act relating to state government; proposing an amendment to the Minnesota Constitution, Article IV, section 22; allowing the lieutenant governor to cast a vote in the house of representatives in the case of a tie.

From the introduced text, April 29, 2026:

A bill for an act relating to state government; proposing an amendment to the Minnesota Constitution, Article IV, section 22; allowing the lieutenant governor to cast a vote in the house of representatives in the case of a tie. Section 1. new text begin [ADDED: CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT PROPOSED.] new text end new text begin [ADDED: An amendment to the Minnesota Constitution is proposed to the people. If the amendment is adopted, article IV, section 22, will read:] new text end Sec. 22. The style of all laws of this state shall be: "Be it enacted by the legislature of the state of Minnesota." No law shall be passed unless voted for by a majority of all the members elected to each house of the legislature, and the vote entered in the journal of each house.new text begin [ADDED: If the house of representatives is equally divided on a question, the lieutenant governor may cast a vote on the question in the house of representatives. The vote of the lieutenant governor must be entered in the journal and counted as if it were cast by a member elected to the house of representatives. The lieutenant governor is not a member of the house of representatives for any other purpose.] new text end Sec. 2. new text begin [ADDED: SUBMISSION TO VOTERS.] …

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Sponsors

• Omar Fateh (D) · primary sponsor
• John Marty (D)
• Liz Boldon (D)
• Clare Oumou Verbeten (D)

Latest actions

1. April 30, 2026: Referred to State and Local Government
2. April 30, 2026: Introduction and first reading

Common questions

What is SF5249?

SF5249 is a bill in the Minnesota Legislature (94th Legislature 2025-2026): Constitutional amendment proposal to allow the lieutenant governor to cast a vote in the house of representatives in case of a tie.

What does SF5249 do?

In its own words: A bill for an act relating to state government; proposing an amendment to the Minnesota Constitution, Article IV, section 22; allowing the lieutenant governor to cast a vote in the house of representatives in the case of a tie.

What is the status of SF5249?

In committee as of April 30, 2026. Latest action: Referred to State and Local Government (April 30, 2026).

Who sponsored SF5249?

Omar Fateh (D), with 3 co-sponsors.

Where is the official record for SF5249?

On the Minnesota Legislature website: https://www.revisor.mn.gov/bills/bill.php?f=SF5249&y=2025&ssn=0&b=senate