88th Minnesota Legislature

It was composed of the Senate and the House of Representatives, based on the results of the 2012 Senate election and the 2012 House election.

The seats were apportioned based on the 2010 United States census.

It first convened in Saint Paul on January 8, 2013 and last met on May 16, 2014.

It held its regular session from January 8 to May 20, 2013, and from February 25 to May 16, 2014.

A special session was held on September 9, 2013, to pass disaster aid legislation related to damage caused by storms and flooding in June 2013 and winter storms in April 2013.

Governor Dayton delivering the 2013 State of the State Address, February 6, 2013.
Governor Dayton delivering the 2014 State of the State Address, April 30, 2014.
Governor Dayton signing the Minnesota Insurance Marketplace Act into law, March 20, 2013.
Governor Dayton signing the Safe and Supportive Schools Act into law, April 9, 2014.
Governor Dayton signing the Women's Economic Security Act into law, May 11, 2014.
Senate composition
39 DFL
28 Republican
House composition (from February 19, 2013)
73 DFL
61 Republican
Senate districts by political party affiliation
DFL
Republican
House districts by political party affiliation
DFL
Republican