Minnesota HF4759 proposes a constitutional amendment to prohibit unfunded mandates by the state to local governments.

Minnesota HF4759 proposes an amendment to the Minnesota Constitution to prohibit the state from imposing requirements on local government units without appropriating money to cover the cost of compliance. Exceptions include requirements associated with criminal laws, emergencies approved by a two-thirds vote of the legislature, compliance with federal requirements, voter-approved local actions, and mandates with a negligible cost. The amendment will be submitted to the people at the 2026 general election.

Minnesota HF4759 proposes a constitutional amendment to prohibit unfunded mandates by the state to local governments.

Minnesota HF4759 proposes an amendment to the Minnesota Constitution to prohibit the state from imposing requirements on local government units without appropriating money to cover the cost of compliance. Exceptions include requirements associated with criminal laws, emergencies approved by a two-thirds vote of the legislature, compliance with federal requirements, voter-approved local actions, and mandates with a negligible cost. The amendment will be submitted to the people at the 2026 general election.