Minnesota HF597 proposes a constitutional amendment to limit state spending increases to inflation and population growth.

Minnesota HF597 proposes an amendment to the state's constitution to restrict state spending increases to the combined rate of inflation and population growth. The amendment, if passed by voters in the 2026 general election, would add a new section to article XI of the constitution. State spending would be calculated as all expenditures and reserve increases, excluding federal funds, refunded excess revenue, reserve transfers, certain post-2024 expenditures, and gifts or court-ordered damage awards.

Minnesota HF597 proposes a constitutional amendment to limit state spending increases to inflation and population growth.

Minnesota HF597 proposes an amendment to the state's constitution to restrict state spending increases to the combined rate of inflation and population growth. The amendment, if passed by voters in the 2026 general election, would add a new section to article XI of the constitution. State spending would be calculated as all expenditures and reserve increases, excluding federal funds, refunded excess revenue, reserve transfers, certain post-2024 expenditures, and gifts or court-ordered damage awards.