Governor Pawlenty Proposes Changes To Minnesota Constitution

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Governor Pawlenty Proposes Changes To Minnesota Constitution

By KBJR Manager

Story Published: Nov 5, 2009 at 11:42 AM CST

Story Updated: Nov 5, 2009 at 11:42 AM CST

Posted by Brad Nicoski

Governor Tim Pawlenty today proposed an amendment to the Minnesota Constitution that would cap the state general fund budget at the level of revenue actually received during the previous budget period.

Under Governor Pawlenty’s proposal, Minnesotans would vote on the proposed “Spending Accountability Amendment” during the general election on November 2, 2010.

The amendment would include a provision allowing for additional expenditures to provide for the public peace, safety, or health in the event of a declared national security or peacetime emergency.

Thursday, Nov 5 at 3:05 PM Steve wrote ...

I love the idea of forcing these big spender politicians to live within their means! I hope they write the amendment to cover the clowns running Duluth's ride to economic ruin!

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