Minnesota SF5249 proposes a constitutional amendment allowing the lieutenant governor to vote in the house of representatives in case of a tie.

Minnesota SF5249 proposes an amendment to the Minnesota Constitution, specifically Article IV, section 22, to allow the lieutenant governor to cast a vote in the house of representatives when there is a tie. If adopted, the lieutenant governor's vote would be counted as if cast by a member of the house. The amendment would be submitted to voters in the 2028 general election. The lieutenant governor would not be considered a member of the house for any other purpose.

Minnesota SF5249 proposes a constitutional amendment allowing the lieutenant governor to vote in the house of representatives in case of a tie.

Minnesota SF5249 proposes an amendment to the Minnesota Constitution, specifically Article IV, section 22, to allow the lieutenant governor to cast a vote in the house of representatives when there is a tie. If adopted, the lieutenant governor's vote would be counted as if cast by a member of the house. The amendment would be submitted to voters in the 2028 general election. The lieutenant governor would not be considered a member of the house for any other purpose.