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For a detailed list of publications for legislative history research, see the Minnesota Legislative History - Location of Materials guide. See also a printable PDF of the Location of Materials.


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  • Legislative Reference Library (LRL)
    645 State Office Building
    (651) 296-8338
    library@lrl.mn.gov
  • Minnesota Historical Society (MHS) Library
    345 W. Kellogg Blvd.
    Reference Desk
    (651) 259-3300
    reference@mnhs.org

Minnesota Legislative History - Location of Materials

Minnesota Statutes  Minnesota Session Laws  Journals  Bills
Legislative Committee Minutes  Audio and Video Recordings  Floor Logs
Additional Research Materials  Fee-Based Legislative History Research Services

Minnesota Statutes

  • 2023
  • 1851-2022
  • 1849-present: Print at LRL, MNHS Library, and MN State Law Library

Minnesota Session Laws

  • 1849-present
  • 1849-present: Print at LRL, MNHS Library, and MN State Law Library

Journals

House Journal

  • 1994-present
  • 1973-1996
  • 1858-present: Print at LRL, MNHS Library, and MN State Law Library
  • 1849-1990: LLMC (incomplete collection; available for legislators and staff)

Senate Journal

  • 1996-present
  • 1973-1996
  • 1858-present: Print at LRL, MNHS Library, and MN State Law Library
  • 1849-1990: LLMC (incomplete collection; available for legislators and staff)

Bills

House Files (HF)

Senate Files (SF)

Legislative Committee Minutes

House Minutes

Print minutes are the official record and are generally more complete than the online minutes.

Senate Minutes

Official minutes are generally more complete than the unofficial online minutes. Not all Senate committees produce committee minutes.

Conference Committee Materials

Not all conference committees produce committee minutes.

  • 2015-present
  • 1999-present: Print at LRL (if available)
  • Pre-1999: Print at MNHS Library (if available)

Audio and Video Recordings of Floor Debates and Committee Hearings

Not all meetings are available in both formats. Contact the Library if you have difficulty accessing the audio or video files. 

House Audio/Video

  • 1991-present: Audio from the LRL
  • 1998-present: Video from the LRL
  • 1998-present: Audio and video from House Public Information Services
  • To purchase a copy of a House video please contact House Public Information, 175 State Office Building; (651) 297-1338 - $12.50 per item produced.

Senate Audio/Video

Floor Logs

Floor logs are helpful if you are listening to floor debate as part of your legislative history work because they indicate the order of bills and general length of time for discussion.

House Logs

Senate Logs

Additional Research Materials

As a part of the legislative history research process, it can sometimes be fruitful to look at secondary sources.

Summaries

News

Clippings for Legislators by District Number

  • 2009-present: Online on Capitol computers in LRL's News Archive
  • 2000-2009: Print in LRL's file cabinets
  • 1972-1999: Microfilm at LRL

Fee-Based Legislative History Research Services

  • Minnesota Historical Society (MNHS) Library: 345 W. Kellogg Blvd.; St. Paul, MN 55102; Reference Desk (651) 259-3300. (More in-depth services are available for a fee.)
  • Legal Research Center, Inc.: 1100 Flour Exchange Building; 310 Fourth Avenue South; Minneapolis, MN 55415; (612) 332-4950 or (800) 776-9377.
  • Legislative Intent Service, Inc.: 712 Main St., Suite 200; Woodland, CA 95695; (800) 666-1917.
  • Note: Other legislative history search firms will be added as we learn of their existence. This information is provided as a public service, and does not imply endorsement by the Minnesota Legislature.

Please see the Minnesota Legislative History Research Guide for a list of additional research materials.

Library staff assistance should not be construed as a substitute for professional legal research aid.

For a detailed list of publications for legislative history research, see the Minnesota Legislative History - Location of Materials guide. See also a printable PDF of the Location of Materials.


video icon
Watch a presentation on conducting legislative history research.

  • Legislative Reference Library (LRL)
    645 State Office Building
    (651) 296-8338
    library@lrl.mn.gov
  • Minnesota Historical Society (MHS) Library
    345 W. Kellogg Blvd.
    Reference Desk
    (651) 259-3300
    reference@mnhs.org