Minnesota SF3261 proposes a constitutional amendment to allow the governor to appoint a lieutenant governor to fill a vacancy.
Minnesota SF3261 proposes an amendment to the state constitution, specifically article V, section 5, to allow the governor to appoint a lieutenant governor in case of a vacancy. If adopted, the lieutenant governor would assume the role of governor during such a vacancy. The compensation for the lieutenant governor would be set by law. The amendment must be submitted to voters at the 2026 general election.
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