Proposed amendment to the Minnesota Constitution to establish staggered terms for state senators.

This bill proposes an amendment to the Minnesota Constitution, specifically to article IV, section 4, to establish staggered terms for state senators. If adopted, the amendment will require senators to be chosen for four-year terms, except for those from even-numbered districts who will serve two-year terms at the first election after a new legislative apportionment. Senators from odd-numbered districts will serve two-year terms at the last election before a new apportionment. The governor will call elections to fill vacancies in either house of the legislature.

Proposed amendment to the Minnesota Constitution to establish staggered terms for state senators.

This bill proposes an amendment to the Minnesota Constitution, specifically to article IV, section 4, to establish staggered terms for state senators. If adopted, the amendment will require senators to be chosen for four-year terms, except for those from even-numbered districts who will serve two-year terms at the first election after a new legislative apportionment. Senators from odd-numbered districts will serve two-year terms at the last election before a new apportionment. The governor will call elections to fill vacancies in either house of the legislature.