A joint resolution applying to Congress to call a convention to propose an amendment to the Constitution of the United States.

Minnesota House File 4305 is a resolution that requests the U.S. Congress to convene a constitutional convention aimed at proposing amendments to limit the number of terms federal legislators can serve in the House of Representatives and the Senate. The resolution emphasizes that such term limits would reduce the influence of special interests, allow legislators to focus more on policy than on re-election, and introduce new ideas and perspectives into Congress. It also specifies that this application is part of a collective effort with other states to reach the two-thirds threshold required to call a convention under Article V of the U.S. Constitution. The Secretary of State of Minnesota is directed to send copies of this resolution to federal officials and state legislators across the country to encourage cooperation. ([revisor.mn.gov](https://www.revisor.mn.gov/bills/94/2026/0/HF/4305/versions/latest/?utm_source=openai))

MN HF4305 is a house bill in the Minnesota 94th Legislature 2025-2026, sponsored by Joshua Heintzeman (R), currently “Introduced” since March 16, 2026.

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Supporters of HF 4305 argue that implementing term limits for federal legislators would diminish the sway of special interest groups, enabling lawmakers to prioritize policy-making over re-election campaigns. They believe this approach would foster a more dynamic and responsive legislative body. The bipartisan sponsorship of the bill, with Representative Joshua Heintzeman (R) and Representative Xp Lee (D), suggests a collaborative effort to address concerns about congressional tenure. ([myreptracker.com](https://www.myreptracker.com/minnesota/bills/mn-2025-2026-regular-session-hf-4305?utm_source=openai))

Critics of HF 4305 contend that imposing term limits could lead to a loss of experienced legislators, potentially resulting in a less effective Congress. They argue that such limits might disrupt the continuity and depth of legislative knowledge, which are crucial for informed decision-making. Additionally, some question the practicality of achieving the necessary two-thirds majority of states to convene a constitutional convention, given the complexities and potential unintended consequences of altering the Constitution. ([myreptracker.com](https://www.myreptracker.com/minnesota/bills/mn-2025-2026-regular-session-hf-4305?utm_source=openai))