Minnesota · 2025-2026 Regular Session · Bill
SF 5249: Constitutional amendment proposal to allow the lieutenant governor to cast a vote in the house of representatives in case of a tie
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
SF 5249 is a bill introduced in the Minnesota Senate on April 30, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Constitutional amendment proposal to allow the lieutenant governor to cast a vote in the house of representatives in case of a tie. Primary sponsor: Omar Fateh (Democratic-Farmer-Labor). It lists 3 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (April 30, 2026): Referred to State and Local Government.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic-Farmer-Labor 4
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Omar Fateh | Primary sponsor | Democratic-Farmer-Labor | Senate | 62 |
| Liz Boldon | Co-sponsor | Democratic-Farmer-Labor | Senate | 25 |
| John Marty | Co-sponsor | Democratic-Farmer-Labor | Senate | 40 |
| Clare Oumou Verbeten | Co-sponsor | Democratic-Farmer-Labor | Senate | 66 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Referred to State and Local Government
- Introduction and first reading