Understanding your ballot question: Minnesota Constitutional Amendment

As voters in Minnesota head to the polls on election day, one question they will be asked on their ballot is in regard to a Minnesota Constitutional Amendment.

The question on Minnesota ballots reads: Shall the Minnesota Constitution be amended to protect drinking water sources and the water quality of lakes, rivers, and streams; conserve wildlife habitat and natural areas; improve air quality; and expand access to parks and trails by extending the transfer of proceeds from the state-operated lottery to the environment and natural resources trust fund, and to dedicate the proceeds for these purposes?

The constitutional amendment was first approved in 1988, allocating 40% of Minnesota Lottery’s revenue into the Environment & Natural Resources Trust Fund. The money is then allocated to conservation organizations through grants distributed by the Legislative-Citizen Commission on Minnesota Resources.

The 2024 vote will decide whether the amendment will continue for another 25 years.

For more information, go to https://www.sos.state.mn.us/elections-voting/whats-on-my-ballot/constitutional-amendments/