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Bill would shrink Minnesota Senate, up House by one seat to avoid future ties
HF4529 aims to prevent legislative ties by adjusting Minnesota’s chamber sizes, with the Senate reduction phased in by 2033 to meet constitutional rules and reduce costs.
- HF4529 proposes to increase the House of Representatives from 134 to 135 members and reduce the Senate from 67 to 45 by 2033.
- The change aims to prevent future electoral ties, inspired by the current tie in the House.
- According to Torkelson, the Senate adjustment complies with Minnesota's constitutional rules on representation and district formation.
- Since losing a seat in 1972, Minnesota has experienced two ties, including the most recent one from the 2024 election.
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GOP bill would prevent future ties in Minnesota House, reduce number of state senators
Share This StoryNew GOP-sponsored legislation would prevent future ties from occurring in the Minnesota House of Representatives by adding one member to that 134-member legislative body. For decades, the Minnesota House has been comprised of 134 members. That even number has twice resulted in the House being tied with 67 Republicans and 67 Democrats. The first tie occurred after the 1978 elections, and the second tie exists now. Both times, the …
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