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On January 24, 2025, the Minnesota Supreme Court held that 68 members are necessary to constitute a quorum of the House. This webpage reflects proceedings that occurred before that decision was issued and are no longer active. See Simon v. Demuth, No. A25-0066 (Minn. Jan. 24, 2025) (consolidated with Hortman et al. v. Demuth et al., No. A25-0068) .

Opening Day of the Ninety-fourth Session of the Minnesota Legislature

1/14/2025 12:03 PM

Opening Day House Floor Session.
00:53 - Introductory comments, prayer, and pledge of allegiance.
05:53 - Roll call.
23:06 - Members-elect take their oath of office.
24:24 - Roll call to determine quorum.
25:55 - Adjournment due to no quorum present.
27:36 - Motion to rule adjournment out of order.
28:08 - Motion to appeal ruling of no quorum present.
30:03 - Election of Speaker of the House.
1:03:29 - Adoption of resolution to accept ruling on District 40B contested candidate results.
1:06:46 - Adoption of Temporary Rules of the House.
1:11:04 - Appointment of House Employees.
1:12:48 - Appointment of Speaker Pro Tempore.
1:13:16 - Appointment of members to the House Rules Committee.
1:13:47 - Adoption of resolution for selection of desks.
Runs 1 hour, 17 minutes.