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MINNESOTA LEGISLATIVE SESSION 

The Minnesota Legislatures operates on a biennial (two-year) cycle. The 2025-2026 legislative session ended May 18, 2026. The 2027-2028 legislative session will begin in January 2027. 

The November 2026 election will determine who is elected in the MN Senate and MN House of Representatives. Results will dettermine who will have the majority to set priorities and pass bills.

Session dates: 1849-present

To find bills introduced in the Minnesota Senate and Minnesota House of Representatives, click here.

 

  

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