[8] Districts are redrawn after the decennial United States Census in time for the primary and general elections in years ending in 2.

In 1972, voters approved a constitutional amendment that provided for the Senate to elect its own president beginning January 1973.

[10] The majority leader is responsible for managing and scheduling the business of the Senate and oversees partisan and nonpartisan staff.

[13] The $90 million office building, which is north of the State Capitol across University Avenue, includes three committee hearing rooms, offices for all senators and staff, a raised terrace overlooking the State Capitol, and a 264-space underground parking facility.

[14] The 2016 session was held in the newly constructed Minnesota Senate Building due to an extensive restoration at the State Capitol.