Proposed housing stability constitutional amendment
Summary
Chair Ortega met with statewide housing partners behind a proposed constitutional amendment to create dedicated long-term housing funding through a small statewide sales tax increase. He pushed them to pair the funding with mental health and homelessness strategies, noting past investment hasn't stopped rising homelessness.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 1
- Last 30 days
- 0
Last discussed May 5, 2026.
Impact analysis
Would raise statewide sales tax to fund rental assistance, homeownership access, and housing stability programs; nothing expected to pass this year.
Renters, prospective homeowners, and residents facing housing instability across Minnesota.
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