Senate Floor Session [Source] Translate

The meeting began with Senator Murphy moving to dispense with the roll call and instructing the Sergeant of Arms to bring in absent members. Following this, Reverend Richard Buller delivered a prayer, emphasizing the importance of the senators' roles in serving the citizens of Minnesota. The roll was taken, confirming a quorum was present. Senator Murphy then moved to adopt the committee reports, excluding those pertaining to appointments, which was approved. He subsequently moved to lay the appointment reports on the table, which also passed. The meeting proceeded to the introduction and first reading of Senate bills. Several bills were referred to the Committee on Health and Human Services, including Senate File Numbers 3733, 3734, 3755, and 3780. Senator Kunish and Senator Fatih made motions to withdraw and re-refer specific bills to the appropriate committees, both of which were approved. Senate Resolution Number 62, recognizing Senate employees for their years of service, was introduced and adopted without discussion. Similarly, Senate Resolution Number 63, recognizing session-only Senate staff, was also adopted. During the announcements of Senate interests, Senator Housley shared excitement about the recent Olympic achievements of Minnesota athletes, specifically highlighting the women's gold medal hockey team and the men's team that won gold after 46 years. The meeting concluded with Senator Murphy moving to adjourn until February 26th at 11 a.m., which was approved.