Minnesota SF4954 proposes a constitutional amendment to prohibit the state from imposing requirements on local governments without funding, except.

Minnesota SF4954 proposes an amendment to the state constitution to prevent the state from imposing requirements on local governments without providing funding to cover the costs. Exceptions include mandates related to 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 aims to protect taxpayers from indirect taxation through unfunded mandates and must be submitted to voters at the 2026 general election.

Minnesota SF4954 proposes a constitutional amendment to prohibit the state from imposing requirements on local governments without funding, except.

Minnesota SF4954 proposes an amendment to the state constitution to prevent the state from imposing requirements on local governments without providing funding to cover the costs. Exceptions include mandates related to 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 aims to protect taxpayers from indirect taxation through unfunded mandates and must be submitted to voters at the 2026 general election.