A resolution memorializing Congress to propose the For Our Freedom Amendment

SF 2517 is a non-binding resolution passed by the Minnesota legislature asking Congress to propose a constitutional amendment. It requests that Congress send to the states a proposed amendment clarifying that states and Congress may set reasonable limits on money spent to influence elections, including distinguishing between natural persons (individuals) and artificial entities like corporations or unions. The resolution cites Minnesota's existing constitutional authority (Section 9 of Article VII) to limit campaign spending and argues that Supreme Court decisions have wrongly equated unlimited spending with free speech. This resolution does not change any laws itself but formally requests action from Congress.