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It was repealed by 1860 Minnesota Amendment 1 two years later.
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See also History of rail transportation in the United States
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