SAINT PAUL – On January 24, 2025, the Minnesota Supreme Court issued an order in Simon vs. Demuth and Hortman, et al, vs. Demuth, Niska, Anderson.
Minnesota Secretary of State Steve Simon issued the following statement:
“I thank the court for its promptness and clarity in this case. This was a closely contested legal issue, and for the first time in state history we now have a final answer on what constitutes a legislative quorum. I appreciate that the Justices agreed with this Office that 68 members were necessary for the House to conduct business on January 14. I look forward to re-convening the House of Representatives – and to working with an organized legislature to advance the interests of all Minnesotans.”