Owners of agricultural land, real property that is both nonhomesteaded and noncommercial, or small business property allowed to vote on levy or bond referendums where the property is located; and constitutional amendment proposed.

HF 555 proposes a constitutional amendment to allow owners of certain properties to vote on local tax and bond votes in the area where their property is located, even if they don’t live there. Specifically, it would grant voting rights to owners of agricultural land, nonhomesteaded noncommercial real property, or small business property (as defined by law). The amendment, if approved, would add this eligibility to Minnesota’s voting requirements in Article VII, Section 1 of the state constitution. The proposal must be submitted to voters in the 2026 general election with a specific yes/no question about this change.