The Senate conducts daily business following a set agenda as stated in the Guide to the Minnesota Senate, The Orders of Business, often referred to as the Daily Orders of Business. All agendas and calendars prepared for a legislative session are produced by the Senate Desk, Journal Production Office. To learn more, visit Frequently Asked Questions About the Minnesota Legislature, search the FAQ database for Orders of Business or visit the topics Calendars and Procedures (Parliamentary).
Agendas and Calendars
| Order of Business | Description |
|---|---|
| First Order of Business | Petitions, Letters and Remonstrances |
| Second Order of Business | Executive and Official Communications |
| Third Order of Business | Messages from the House of Representatives |
| Fourth Order of Business | First Reading of House Bills |
| Fifth Order of Business | Reports of Committees |
| Sixth Order of Business | Second Reading of Senate Bills |
| Seventh Order of Business | Second Reading of House Bills |
| Eighth Order of Business | Introduction and First Reading of Senate Bills |
| Ninth Order of Business | Motions and Resolutions Special Orders |
| Tenth Order of Business | Calendar |
| Eleventh Order of Business | Consent Calendar |
| Twelfth Order of Business | General Orders of the Day |
| Thirteenth Order of Business | Announcements of Senate Interest |
| Confirmations |
Confirmation Calendar Senate Confirmations of Executive Appointments |