The Minnesota Senate is the upper house of the Legislature of the U.S. state of Minnesota. At 67 members, half as many as the Minnesota House of Representatives, it is the largest upper house of any U.S. state legislature.[2] Floor sessions are held in the west wing of the State Capitol in Saint Paul. Committee hearings, as well as offices for senators and staff, are located north of the State Capitol in the Minnesota Senate Building. Each member of the Minnesota Senate represents approximately 80,000 constituents.[3]
The Minnesota Senate held its first regular session on December 2, 1857.[4]
Powers
In addition to its legislative powers, certain appointments by the governor are subject to the Senate's advice and consent. As state law provides for hundreds of executive appointments, the vast majority of appointees serve without being confirmed by the Senate; only in rare instances are appointees rejected by the body.[5] The Senate has rejected only nine executive appointments since 2000.[6]
Elections
Each Senate district is split between an A and B House district (e.g., Senate District 41 contains House districts 41A and 41B). The Minnesota Constitution forbids a House district to be within more than one Senate district.[7]
In order to account for decennial redistricting, members run for one two-year term and two four-year terms each decade. Senators are elected for four-year terms in years ending in 2 and 6, and for two-year terms in years ending in 0.[8] Districts are redrawn after the decennial United States Census in time for the primary and general elections in years ending in 2. The most recent election was held on November 8, 2022.
From statehood through 1972, the lieutenant governor served as president of the Senate. In 1972, voters approved a constitutional amendment that provided for the Senate to elect its own president beginning January 1973.[9] The president, who presides over official Senate proceedings, also acts as the parliamentarian and oversees the secretary of the senate.[10]
The majority leader is responsible for managing and scheduling the business of the Senate and oversees partisan and nonpartisan staff. The current majority leader is Kari Dziedzic, a Democrat from Minneapolis.[11] The current minority leader is Mark Johnson, a Republican from East Grand Forks.[12] Each caucus also selects its own leaders and deputy leaders.
Minnesota Senate Building
Committee hearings primarily take place in the Minnesota Senate Building, a 293,000-square-foot (27,200 m2) office building that opened in January 2016.[13] The $90 million office building, which is located north of the State Capitol across University Avenue includes three committee hearing rooms, offices for all senators and staff, a raised terrace overlooking the State Capitol, and a 264-space underground parking facility.[14]
The 2016 session was held in the newly-constructed Minnesota Senate Building due to an extensive restoration at the State Capitol. It was the first time the Senate held a regular session outside of the State Capitol since its opening in 1905.[15]
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^"Creation and Organization of Executive Branch Agencies". Minnesota House of Representatives Research Department. Retrieved February 27, 2014.
^"Minn. Const. art. IV, § 3". Constitution of the State of Minnesota. Retrieved January 24, 2013.
^"Minn. Const. art. IV, § 4". Constitution of the State of Minnesota. Retrieved January 24, 2013.
^"President and President Pro Tempore of the Minnesota Senate, 1849-present". Minnesota Legislative Reference Library. Retrieved January 24, 2013.
^"Minnesota Senate President and President Pro Tempore, 1849-present - Minnesota Legislative Reference Library". www.leg.state.mn.us. Retrieved October 19, 2019.
^"Majority and Minority Leaders of the Minnesota Senate, 1933-present". Minnesota Legislative Reference Library. Retrieved September 10, 2021.
^"Senate Member Information 2021 - 2022". Minnesota Legislature. Retrieved September 16, 2021.
^Davis, Don (January 11, 2016). "Minnesota Senate Building quietly opens in spite of disagree..." Forum News Service. Retrieved November 21, 2017.
^"After controversy, new Minnesota Senate Office Building finally opens". Twin Cities. January 11, 2016. Retrieved November 23, 2017.
^Stassen-Berger, Rachel E. (August 6, 2017). "How the newly restored Minnesota Capitol came to be". St. Paul Pioneer Press. Retrieved October 19, 2019.
^"Party Control of the Minnesota Senate". Minnesota Legislative Reference Library. Retrieved December 30, 2022.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
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The Minnesota Senate is the upper house of the Legislature of the U S state of Minnesota At 67 members half as many as the Minnesota House of Representatives it is the largest upper house of any U S state legislature 2 Floor sessions are held in the west wing of the State Capitol in Saint Paul Committee hearings as well as offices for senators and staff are located north of the State Capitol in the Minnesota Senate Building Each member of the Minnesota Senate represents approximately 80 000 constituents 3 Minnesota Senate93rd Minnesota LegislatureTypeTypeUpper house of the Minnesota LegislatureTerm limitsNoneHistoryNew session startedJanuary 3 2023 2023 01 03 LeadershipPresidentBobby Joe Champion DFL since January 3 2023President pro temporeAnn Rest DFL since January 3 2023Majority LeaderKari Dziedzic DFL since January 3 2023Minority LeaderMark Johnson R since January 3 2023StructureSeats67Political groups DFL 34 Republican 33 Length of term4 years when elected in years ending in 2 and 6 2 years when elected in years ending in 0 AuthorityArticle IV Minnesota ConstitutionSalary 46 500 year per diem 1 ElectionsVoting systemFirst past the postLast electionNovember 8 2022Next electionNovember 3 2026RedistrictingLegislative controlMeeting placeSenate chamberMinnesota State CapitolSaint Paul MinnesotaWebsitewww wbr senate wbr mn Contents 1 History 2 Powers 3 Elections 4 Leadership 5 Minnesota Senate Building 6 Composition 6 1 Historical composition 6 2 Current composition 6 3 Members 2023 2027 7 See also 8 Notes 9 References 10 External linksHistory EditThe Minnesota Senate held its first regular session on December 2 1857 4 Powers EditIn addition to its legislative powers certain appointments by the governor are subject to the Senate s advice and consent As state law provides for hundreds of executive appointments the vast majority of appointees serve without being confirmed by the Senate only in rare instances are appointees rejected by the body 5 The Senate has rejected only nine executive appointments since 2000 6 Elections EditEach Senate district is split between an A and B House district e g Senate District 41 contains House districts 41A and 41B The Minnesota Constitution forbids a House district to be within more than one Senate district 7 In order to account for decennial redistricting members run for one two year term and two four year terms each decade Senators are elected for four year terms in years ending in 2 and 6 and for two year terms in years ending in 0 8 Districts are redrawn after the decennial United States Census in time for the primary and general elections in years ending in 2 The most recent election was held on November 8 2022 Leadership Edit Kari Dziedzic Democrat from Minneapolis From statehood through 1972 the lieutenant governor served as president of the Senate In 1972 voters approved a constitutional amendment that provided for the Senate to elect its own president beginning January 1973 9 The president who presides over official Senate proceedings also acts as the parliamentarian and oversees the secretary of the senate 10 The majority leader is responsible for managing and scheduling the business of the Senate and oversees partisan and nonpartisan staff The current majority leader is Kari Dziedzic a Democrat from Minneapolis 11 The current minority leader is Mark Johnson a Republican from East Grand Forks 12 Each caucus also selects its own leaders and deputy leaders Minnesota Senate Building EditCommittee hearings primarily take place in the Minnesota Senate Building a 293 000 square foot 27 200 m2 office building that opened in January 2016 13 The 90 million office building which is located north of the State Capitol across University Avenue includes three committee hearing rooms offices for all senators and staff a raised terrace overlooking the State Capitol and a 264 space underground parking facility 14 The 2016 session was held in the newly constructed Minnesota Senate Building due to an extensive restoration at the State Capitol It was the first time the Senate held a regular session outside of the State Capitol since its opening in 1905 15 Composition EditHistorical composition Edit Affiliation Party 16 Shading indicates majority caucus TotalDemocratic Farmer Labor Republican Independent Vacant2001 2003 41 25 0 0 672003 2007 35 31 0 0 672007 2011 44 23 0 0 672011 2013 30 37 0 0 672013 2017 39 28 0 0 672017 2021 33 34 0 0 672021 2023 31 34 2 0 672023 2027 34 33 0 0 67Current composition Edit 93rd Minnesota Legislature 2023 2025 Party Shading indicates majority caucus Total VacantRepublican Independent Democratic Farmer LaborEnd of the previous Legislature 34 1 31 66 1Begin 2023 33 0 34 67 0Latest voting share 49 0 51 Members 2023 2027 Edit Senate districts Republican DFL District Name Party Residence First elected1 Mark Johnson Republican East Grand Forks 20162 Steve Green Republican Fosston 20223 Grant Hauschild DFL Hermantown 20224 Rob Kupec DFL Moorhead 20225 Paul Utke Republican Park Rapids 20166 Justin Eichorn Republican Grand Rapids 20167 Robert Farnsworth Republican Hibbing 20228 Jen McEwen DFL Duluth 20209 Jordan Rasmusson Republican Fergus Falls 202210 Nathan Wesenberg Republican Little Falls 202211 Jason Rarick Republican Pine City 2019 nb 1 12 Torrey Westrom Republican Alexandria 201213 Jeff Howe Republican Rockville 2018 nb 1 14 Aric Putnam DFL St Cloud 202015 Gary Dahms Republican Redwood Falls 201016 Andrew Lang Republican Olivia 201617 Glenn Gruenhagen Republican Glencoe 202218 Nick Frentz DFL North Mankato 201619 John Jasinski Republican Faribault 201620 Steve Drazkowski Republican Mazeppa 202221 Bill Weber Republican Luverne 201222 Rich Draheim Republican Madison Lake 201623 Gene Dornink Republican Brownsdale 202024 Carla Nelson Republican Rochester 201025 Liz Boldon DFL Rochester 202226 Jeremy Miller Republican Winona 201027 Andrew Mathews Republican Milaca 201628 Mark Koran Republican North Branch 201629 Bruce Anderson Republican Buffalo Township 201230 Eric Lucero Republican Saint Michael 202231 Cal Bahr Republican East Bethel 202232 Michael Kreun Republican Blaine 202233 Karin Housley Republican Stillwater 201234 John Hoffman DFL Champlin 201235 Jim Abeler Republican Anoka 2016 nb 1 36 Heather Gustafson DFL Vadnais Heights 202237 Warren Limmer Republican Maple Grove 1995 nb 1 38 Susan Pha DFL Brooklyn Park 202239 Mary Kunesh Podein DFL New Brighton 202040 John Marty DFL Roseville 198641 Judy Seeberger DFL Afton 202242 Bonnie Westlin DFL Plymouth 202243 Ann Rest DFL New Hope 200044 Tou Xiong DFL Maplewood 202245 Kelly Morrison DFL Deephaven 202246 Ron Latz DFL St Louis Park 200647 Nicole Mitchell DFL Woodbury 202248 Julia Coleman Republican Chanhassen 202049 Steve Cwodzinski DFL Eden Prairie 201650 Alice Mann DFL Edina 202251 Melissa Halvorson Wiklund DFL Bloomington 201252 Jim Carlson DFL Eagan 2006 nb 2 53 Matt Klein DFL Mendota Heights 201654 Eric Pratt Republican Prior Lake 201255 Lindsey Port DFL Burnsville 202056 Erin Maye Quade DFL Apple Valley 202257 Zach Duckworth Republican Lakeville 202058 Bill Lieske Republican Lonsdale 202259 Bobby Joe Champion DFL Minneapolis 201260 Kari Dziedzic DFL Minneapolis 2012 nb 1 61 Scott Dibble DFL Minneapolis 200262 Omar Fateh DFL Minneapolis 202063 Zaynab Mohamed DFL Minneapolis 202264 Erin Murphy DFL Saint Paul 202065 Sandy Pappas DFL Saint Paul 199066 Clare Oumou Verbeten DFL Saint Paul 202267 Foung Hawj DFL Saint Paul 2012See also EditMinnesota House of Representatives Minnesota Legislature Past composition of the Senate Political party strength in MinnesotaNotes Edit a b c d e Elected in a special election Lost re election 2010 Elected again in 2012 References Edit Van Oot Torey Minnesota legislators set to get 1 500 pay raise Star Tribune Retrieved January 10 2021 Legislatures National Conference of State Number of Legislators and Length of Terms in Years www ncsl org Retrieved November 21 2017 Frequently Asked Questions Minnesota Legislature www leg state mn us Retrieved September 28 2019 Sessions of the Minnesota State Legislature and the Minnesota Territorial Legislature 1849 present Minnesota Legislative Reference Library Retrieved October 19 2019 Creation and Organization of Executive Branch Agencies Minnesota House of Representatives Research Department Retrieved February 27 2014 Senate Confirmations Problematic Governor Appointments Minnesota Legislative Reference Library www leg state mn us Retrieved October 19 2019 Minn Const art IV 3 Constitution of the State of Minnesota Retrieved January 24 2013 Minn Const art IV 4 Constitution of the State of Minnesota Retrieved January 24 2013 President and President Pro Tempore of the Minnesota Senate 1849 present Minnesota Legislative Reference Library Retrieved January 24 2013 Minnesota Senate President and President Pro Tempore 1849 present Minnesota Legislative Reference Library www leg state mn us Retrieved October 19 2019 Majority and Minority Leaders of the Minnesota Senate 1933 present Minnesota Legislative Reference Library Retrieved September 10 2021 Senate Member Information 2021 2022 Minnesota Legislature Retrieved September 16 2021 Davis Don January 11 2016 Minnesota Senate Building quietly opens in spite of disagree Forum News Service Retrieved November 21 2017 After controversy new Minnesota Senate Office Building finally opens Twin Cities January 11 2016 Retrieved November 23 2017 Stassen Berger Rachel E August 6 2017 How the newly restored Minnesota Capitol came to be St Paul Pioneer Press Retrieved October 19 2019 Party Control of the Minnesota Senate Minnesota Legislative Reference Library Retrieved December 30 2022 a href Template Cite web html title Template Cite web cite web a CS1 maint url status link External links EditOfficial website Coordinates 44 57 19 N 93 6 10 W 44 95528 N 93 10278 W 44 95528 93 10278 Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Minnesota Senate amp oldid 1148046784, wikipedia, wiki, 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