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SR 10

A Senate resolution relating to standing committees; setting the schedule of standing committee meetings

2025-2026 Regular Session

Minnesota Senate establishes official standing committee meeting schedule to organize legislative proceedings and ensure public access to committee hearings.

Adopted (voice vote)
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Bill Summary · SR 10

Legislative bill overview

SR 10 is a Senate resolution that establishes the official meeting schedule for Minnesota Senate standing committees. The resolution was introduced and adopted on the same day via voice vote, indicating broad procedural agreement. This type of resolution is a routine administrative measure that sets operational parameters for the legislative session.

Why is this important

Committee schedules directly affect lawmakers' ability to conduct business and the public's access to legislative proceedings. A clear, published schedule ensures transparency about when committees will meet, allows interested citizens and stakeholders to participate in hearings, and prevents scheduling conflicts that could delay bill consideration. Without such a resolution, committees would lack official direction on when to convene.

Potential points of contention

  • Transparency concerns: If the schedule is too restrictive or limits hearing availability, it could reduce public participation in the legislative process
  • Fairness of timing: Some committees may receive prime meeting slots while others are scheduled during times when attendance (public or legislator) is lower
  • Flexibility constraints: A fixed schedule may not accommodate urgent or time-sensitive legislative needs that arise during the session

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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