Resolutions are formal actions of the Legislature which express intent on the part of one or both bodies, but are not codified into Minnesota statutes upon passage. Each body can pass a separate resolution to express individual intent. They can also pass resolutions jointly or concurrently.
A Memorial Resolution follows the same procedure as a bill. It is introduced, may be amended, engrossed and enrolled in the same manner as a bill. If passed, resolutions are shown at the back of the Session Laws for that year. Memorial Resolutions usually petition the President, the Congress, or a department of the United States, a particular state, or a foreign government.
The Revisor of Statutes Bill Drafting Manual's chapter 6 discusses the different types of resolutions and more.
Date Edited: 04/06/2026