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Minnesota State Senate

The Senate conducts legislative business procedures as stated in the Rules of the Senate and Joint Rules of the Senate and House of Representatives. The Secretary of the Senate ensures parliamentary procedures are followed. To learn more, visit Frequently Asked Questions About the Minnesota Legislature, search the FAQ database for rules or visit the topic Procedures (Parliamentary).

Rules of the Senate

Rules Documents Description
2023-2024 Temporary Rules of the Senate (PDF Document). 93rd Legislative Session – Upon the adoption of Senate Resolution No. 6 , as amended, on Wednesday, January 4, 2023, the Temporary Rules of the Senate for the 92nd Legislative Session (2021-2022), as amended, were adopted as the Temporary Rules for the 93rd Legislative Session (2023-2024) until the adoption of permanent rules for the 93rd session. Senate Resolution No. 36 , adopted April 18, 2023, amended Rule 7 (Budget Targets).
2021-2022 Temporary Rules of the Senate (PDF Document). 92nd Legislative Session – Upon the adoption of Senate Resolution No. 6 on Thursday, January 7, 2021, the Temporary Rules of the Senate for the 91st Legislative Session (2019-2020), as amended, were adopted as the Temporary Rules for the 92nd Legislative Session (2021-2022) until the adoption of permanent rules for the 92nd session. Senate Resolution No. 12 , adopted January 14, 2021, amended Rule 14 (President). Senate Resolution No. 13 (First Special Session) was adopted Wednesday, June 30, 2021, amended Rule 12 (Meetings) and Rule 40 (Voting). (First Special Session) adopted Wednesday, June 30, 2021, amended Rule 12 (Meetings) and Rule 40 (Voting). Senate Resolution No. 68 adopted Monday, January 31, 2022, amended Rule 12 (Meetings) and Rule 40 (President).
2019-2020 Temporary Rules of the Senate (PDF Document). 91st Legislative Session – Upon the adoption of Senate Resolution No. 2 on Tuesday, January 8, 2019, the Temporary Rules of the Senate for the 90th Legislative Session (2017-2018), as amended, were adopted as the Temporary Senate Rules for the 91st Legislative Session (2019-2020) until the adoption of permanent rules for the 91st session. Senate Resolution No. 192, adopted February 17, 2020, amended Rule 55 (Subcommittee on Ethical Conduct). Senate Resolution No. 227, adopted March 26, amended Rule 37 (Absence of Members) and Rule 40 (Voting). Senate Resolution No. 229, adopted April 7, amended Rule 12 (Committee Meetings). Senate Resolution No. 230, adopted April 14, amended Rule 14 (President).
2017-2018 Temporary Rules of the Senate (PDF Document) 90th Legislative Session - Upon the adoption of Senate Resolution No. 2 on Tuesday, January 3, 2017, the Permanent Senate Rules for the 89th Legislative Session (2015-2016), as amended, were adopted as the Temporary Senate Rules for the 90th Legislative Session (2017-2018) until the adoption of permanent rules for the 90th session.
2015-2016 Permanent Rules of the Senate (PDF Document) 89th Legislative Session - Upon the adoption of Senate Resolution No. 129 on Monday, April 13, 2015, the Temporary Senate Rules, as amended, were adopted as the Permanent Senate Rules for the 89th Legislative Session (2015-2016).
2015-2016 Temporary Rules of the Senate (PDF Document) 89th Legislative Session - Upon the adoption of Senate Resolution No. 2 on Tuesday, January 6, 2015, the Permanent Senate Rules for the 88th Legislative Session (2013-2014), as amended, were adopted as the Temporary Senate Rules for the 89th Legislative Session (2015-2016) until the adoption of permanent rules for the 89th session.
2013-2014 Permanent Rules of the Senate (PDF Document) 88th Legislative Session - Upon the adoption of Senate Resolution No. 60 on Wednesday, April 10, 2013, the Temporary Senate Rules, as amended, were adopted as the Permanent Senate Rules for the 88th Legislative Session (2013-2014).
2013-2014 Temporary Rules of the Senate (PDF Document) 88th Legislative Session - Upon the adoption of Senate Resolution No. 2 on Tuesday, January 8, 2013, the Permanent Senate Rules for the 87th Legislative Session (2011-2012), as amended, were adopted as the Temporary Senate Rules for the 88th Legislative Session (2013-2014) until the adoption of permanent rules for the 88th session.
2011-2012 Permanent Rules of the Senate (PDF Document) 87th Legislative Session - Upon the adoption of Senate Resolution No. 47 on Thursday, March 3, 2011, the Temporary Senate Rules, as amended, were adopted as the Permanent Senate Rules for the 87th Legislative Session (2011-2012).
2011-2012 Temporary Rules of the Senate (PDF Document) 87th Legislative Session - Upon the adoption of Senate Resolution No. 2 on Tuesday, January 4, 2011, the Permanent Senate Rules for the 86th Legislative Session (2009-2010), as amended, were adopted as the Temporary Senate Rules for the 87th Legislative Session (2011-2012) until the adoption of permanent rules for the 87th session.
2009-2010 Permanent Rules of the Senate (PDF Document) 86th Legislative Session - Upon the adoption of Senate Resolution No. 65on Monday, March 30, 2009, the Temporary Senate Rules, as amended, were adopted as the Permanent Senate Rules for the 86th Legislative Session (2009-2010). Senate Resolution No. 103 adopted May 17, 2009, amended Rule 10.5 (rotation of committee chairs). Senate Resolution 198 adopted May 15, 2010, amended Rule 7 (budget targets), Rule 12.12 (no executive branch personnel or lobbyist at committee table), Rule 23.4 (one member may request a roll call in Committee of the Whole), and Rule 36.11 (debate on conference committee report).
2009-2010 Temporary Rules of the Senate (PDF Document) 86th Legislative Session - Upon the adoption of Senate Resolution No. 2 on Tuesday, January 6, 2009, the Permanent Senate Rules for the 85th Legislative Session (2007-2008), as amended, were adopted as the Temporary Senate Rules for the 86th Legislative Session (2009-2010) until the adoption of permanent rules for the 86th session.
2007-2008 Permanent Rules of the Senate (PDF Document) 85th Legislative Session - Upon the adoption of Senate Resolution No. 32 on February 1, 2007, the Temporary Senate Rules, as amended, were adopted as the Permanent Senate Rules for the 85th Legislative Session (2007-2008).
2007-2008 Temporary Rules of the Senate (PDF Document) 85th Legislative Session - Upon the adoption of Senate Resolution No. 2 on Wednesday, January 3, 2007, the Permanent Senate Rules for the 84th Legislative Session (2005-2006), as amended, were adopted as the Temporary Senate Rules for the 85th Legislative Session (2007-2008) until the adoption of permanent rules for the 85th session.
2005-2006 Permanent Rules of the Senate (PDF Document) 84th Legislative Session - Upon the adoption of Senate Resolution No. 45 on March 3, 2005, the Temporary Senate Rules, as amended, were adopted as the Permanent Senate Rules for the 84th Legislative Session (2005-2006).
2005-2006 Temporary Rules of the Senate (PDF Document) 84th Legislative Session - Upon the adoption of Senate Resolution No. 2 on Tuesday, January 4, 2005, the Permanent Senate Rules for the 83rd Legislative Session (2003-2004), as amended, were adopted as the Temporary Senate Rules for the 84th Legislative Session (2005-2006) until the adoption of permanent rules for the 84th session.
2003-2004 Permanent Rules of the Senate (PDF Document) 83rd Legislative Session - Upon the adoption of Senate Resolution No. 59, on March 4, 2004, the Temporary Senate Rules, as amended, were adopted as the Permanent Senate Rules for the 83rd Legislative Session (2003-2004).
2003-2004 Temporary Rules of the Senate (PDF Document) 83rd Legislative Session - Upon the adoption of Senate Resolution No. 4, on Thursday, January 9, 2003, the Permanent Senate Rules for the 82nd Legislative Session (2001-2002), as amended, were adopted as the Temporary Senate Rules for the 83rd Legislative Session (2003-2004) until the adoption of permanent rules for the 83rd session. Senate Resolution No. 67, adopted April 16, 2003, amended Rule 45 (comparison and substitution of bills). Senate Resolution No. 85, adopted February 2, 2004, amended Rule 9 (standing committees).
2003-2004 Temporary Rules of the Senate (PDF Document) 83rd Legislative Session - Upon the adoption of Senate Resolution No. 4, on Thursday, January 9, 2003, the Permanent Senate Rules for the 82nd Legislative Session (2001-2002), as amended, were adopted as the Temporary Senate Rules for the 83rd Legislative Session (2003-2004) until the adoption of permanent rules for the 83rd session. Senate Resolution No. 67, adopted April 16, 2003, amended Rule 45 (comparison and substitution of bills).
2001-2002 Permanent Rules of the Senate (PDF Document) 82nd Legislative Session - Upon the adoption of Senate Resolution No. 71, on March 5, 2001, the Temporary Senate Rules, as amended, were adopted as the Permanent Senate Rules for the 82nd Legislative Session (2001-2002).
2001-2002 Temporary Rules of the Senate (PDF Document) 82nd Legislative Session - Upon the adoption of Senate Resolution No. 2 on Wednesday, January 3, 2001, the Temporary Senate Rules for the 81st Legislative Session (1999- 2000), as amended, were adopted as the Temporary Senate Rules for the 82nd Legislative Session (2001-2002) until the adoption of permanent rules for the 82nd session.
1999-2000 Temporary Rules of the Senate (PDF Document) 81st Legislative Session - Upon the adoption of Senate Resolution No. 2 on Tuesday, January 5, 1999, the Permanent Senate Rules for the 80th Legislative Session (1997- 98) were adopted as the Temporary Senate Rules for the 81st Legislative Session (1999- 2000) until the adoption of permanent rules for the 81st session.
1997-1998 Permanent Rules of the Senate (PDF Document) 80th Legislative Session - Upon the adoption of Senate Resolution No. 25, on March 3, 1997, the Temporary Senate Rules, as amended, were adopted as the Permanent Senate Rules for the 80th Legislative Session (1997-1998).
1995-1996 Permanent Rules of the Senate (PDF Document) 79th Legislative Session - Upon the adoption of Senate Resolution No. 54 on April 27, 1995, Journal page 2978, the Temporary Senate Rules, as amended, were adopted as the Permanent Senate Rules for the 79th Legislative Session (1995-1996).
1993-1994 Permanent Rules of the Senate (PDF Document) 78th Legislative Session - Upon the adoption of Senate Resolution No. 34 on May 3, 1993, Journal page 3440, the Temporary Senate Rules, as amended, were adopted as the Permanent Senate Rules for the 78th Legislative Session (1993-1994). A report of the Committee on Rules and Administration, adopted by the Senate March 2, 1994, Journal page 6291, amended Rule 71 (privilege of reporters).