Section 22. Majority vote of all members to pass a law

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Majority vote of all members to pass a law

The style of all laws of this state shall be: "Be it enacted by the legislature of the state of Minnesota." No law shall be passed unless voted for by a majority of all the members elected to each house of the legislature, and the vote entered in the journal of each house.

Summary: Wholesale revision of constitution

Election Date: November 5, 1974

Votes For Ratification: 815,064

Votes Against Ratification: 311,781

Percent for Ratification: 72%

Percent Against Ratification: 28%

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Amendment Source: 1974 Chap 409

Effective Date Source: https://uwmadison.app.box.com/file/1685091026371

Majority vote of all members-elect to pass a law

The style of all laws of this State shall be: “Be it enacted by the Legislature of the State of Minnesota.” No law shall be passed unless voted for by a majority of all the members elected to each branch of the Legislature, and the vote entered upon the journal of each House.

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