The Minnesota Legislature


The Minnesota Legislature is composed of two chambers, the State Senate with 67 members and the House of Representatives with 134 members.

The Minnesota Legislature convenes in regular session each odd-numbered year on the first Tuesday after the first Monday in January. Although it is not required to do so, the Legislature also meets in the even-numbered years. The Legislature may not meet for more than 120 legislative days in the biennium and may not meet in regular session after the first Monday following the third Satureday in May of any year.

Leadership and Committees

Contact information for Legislative Leaders and Education Committee Chairs and members in both the House and Senate.

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Communicating with Legislators

How to tell the story of the charter school community to the public policy makers.

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Navigating the Capitol Complex

Information on locating the offices of state legislators and committee meeting rooms.

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Legislative Sessions

A review of the laws passed by the Minnesota Legislature and signed into law by the Governor in past sessions that affect and impact charter schools, as well as a preview of the next legislative session.

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Office of the Legislative Auditor

The Office of the Legislative Auditor is a professional, non-partisan office which conducts audits and research reports at the request of the Legislature.

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