The law of the
U.S. state
In the United States, a state is a constituent political entity, of which there are 50. Bound together in a political union, each state holds governmental jurisdiction over a separate and defined geographic territory where it shares its sove ...
of
Minnesota
Minnesota () is a state in the upper midwestern region of the United States. It is the 12th largest U.S. state in area and the 22nd most populous, with over 5.75 million residents. Minnesota is home to western prairies, now given over to ...
consists of several levels, including a state constitution, statutes, session law, administrative rules, and other forms of law.
Sources of law
Constitutional law
The
Minnesota Constitution
The Constitution of the State of Minnesota was initially approved by the residents of Minnesota Territory in a special election held on October 13, 1857, and was ratified by the United States Senate on May 11, 1858, marking the admittance of Minne ...
is the supreme law in the state.
Minnesota Statutes
Minnesota Statutes are the general and permanent laws of the state.
Minnesota Session Laws
Minnesota Laws (also referred to as Minnesota Session Laws, Laws of Minnesota, or simply "session laws") are the annual compilation of acts passed by the
Minnesota Legislature and signed by the
governor of Minnesota
The governor of Minnesota is the head of government of the U.S. state of Minnesota, leading the state's executive branch. Forty people have been governor of Minnesota, though historically there were also three governors of Minnesota Territory. ...
, or enacted by the legislature when overriding a governor's
veto
A veto is a legal power to unilaterally stop an official action. In the most typical case, a president or monarch vetoes a bill to stop it from becoming law. In many countries, veto powers are established in the country's constitution. Veto ...
. Laws of a permanent nature are codified into Minnesota Statutes. Minnesota Laws may also include uncodified laws, local laws, appropriations, and proposed state constitutional amendments. A proper citations is "Laws of Minnesota 1988, chapter 469, article 1, section 1".
Minnesota Rules
Minnesota Rules (also referred to as Minnesota Administrative Rules) are the codified regulations by state government agencies.
Publication
The Office of the Revisor of Statutes publishes compilations of Minnesota Statues, Minnesota Laws, and Minnesota Rules.
See also
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Minnesota Supreme Court
The Minnesota Supreme Court is the highest court in the U.S. state of Minnesota. The court hears cases in the Supreme Court chamber in the Minnesota State Capitol or in the nearby Minnesota Judicial Center.
History
The court was first assemb ...
References
External links
Minnesota ConstitutionMinnesota RulesMinnesota StatutesMinnesota Session Laws
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Government of Minnesota