1858 Minnesota Amendment 1

July 2026 1858 Minnesota Amendment 1 was a legislatively referred constitutional amendment, which amended the Minnesota Constitution to allow the state to issue bonds to fund the construction of railroads, with an aggregate limit of $5,000,000. The measure was one of two that appeared on the ballot of Minnesotan voters on April 15, 1858. It was accepted by 78.80% of voters. The election was held following the ratification of the constitution, but before statehood became official on May 11, 1858. It was repealed by 1860 Minnesota Amendment 1 two years later. Results To authorize $5 million railroad loan 25023 6733 State Constitutional Amendments Considered Minnesota Legislative Reference Library https://www.lrl.mn.gov/mngov/constitutionalamendments#p See also History of rail transportation in the United States References Category:Politics of Minnesota Category:1858 Minnesota elections Minnesota Category:Minnesota ballot measures Category:U.S. state constitutional amendments