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SF 3542

A resolution memorializing Congress to exercise its power and assert its authority in order to support and defend the Constitution of the United States

2025-2026 Regular Session Introduced by Liz Boldon and 1 co-sponsor

The bill urges Congress to actively exercise its powers to defend the U.S. Constitution.

Referred to State and Local Government
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Bill Summary · SF 3542

SF 3542 — Summary

Overview

SF 3542 is a Minnesota Senate resolution (a memorial) introduced on May 19, 2025, and referred to the State and Local Government committee. The companion House bill is HF 3326. The resolution’s stated purpose is to memorialize Congress to exercise its power and assert its authority in order to support and defend the Constitution of the United States. As a memorial resolution, it expresses the Legislature’s position and requests action by the federal government rather than creating or modifying state law.

Purpose and Intent

  • The core intent is to urge Congress to actively exercise its constitutional powers to support and defend the U.S. Constitution.
  • The resolution signals the Legislature’s stance on federal actions related to constitutional defense and federal-state relations.

Provisions and Structure (as typical for memorials)

  • Likely elements include introductory “whereas” statements outlining principles and the importance of defending the Constitution.
  • A “Be it resolved” clause directing Congress to take specified actions consistent with defending constitutional principles.
  • Possible instructions to transmit copies of the resolution to federal officials (e.g., President, leaders of Congress) and the Minnesota delegation.
  • Final clauses may affirm the resolution’s status as a formal expression of the Legislature’s views.

Note: The exact text of SF 3542 is not provided in the materials available here. The description above reflects common components of Minnesota memorial resolutions.

Affected Parties and Impact

  • Affected/Direct Parties: Minnesota state government, including the Legislature; federal government (Congress is the target of the memorial).
  • Legal/Procedural Impact: As a memorial, it does not change state law or allocate funds; it serves as a formal expression of the Legislature’s position and a request to federal action.
  • Practical Impact: Could influence public and political discourse, signal bipartisan or district-specific sentiment, and guide ongoing state-federal communications on constitutional defense.

Procedural Status and Timeline

  • Introduced: May 19, 2025.
  • First Reading and Referral: May 19, 2025, to State and Local Government.
  • Status indicates it remains in committee for consideration; no further action details are provided here.
  • The companion HF 3326 in the House indicates a parallel path; if both chambers pass their respective memorials, they would typically be transmitted as enrolled resolutions.

Related Legislation

  • Companion bill: HF 3326 (House of Representatives).

Key Considerations

  • This is a symbolic, non-binding resolution expressing legislative opinion and urging federal action regarding constitutional matters.
  • It does not confer new regulatory authority or funding on the state. Its influence rests in formal articulation of the Legislature’s position and channels for federal outreach.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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