SF 3571 Minnesota Senate · 2025-2026 Regular Session

Referendum ballot language clarification by correcting an obsolete reference to school district referendum by petition

This bill (SF 3571) corrects outdated wording in Minnesota school district referendum ballot language. It removes an obsolete reference to "referendum by petition" from the standard ballot question used when school districts seek voter approval for property tax increases. The change affects school districts and voters during referendums on funding levies, ensuring ballot language matches current procedures. The bill does not alter voting rules, tax amounts, or school funding mechanisms - only updates the phrasing on ballots to reflect modern process.
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Feb 2026
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Introduced Feb 17, 2026 Last action Feb 17, 2026
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Feb 17, 2026
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Steve Cwodzinski
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