The Senate Committee on Rules and Administration convened on February 14, 2025, to establish several key subcommittees and appoint their members. The meeting, which began with a light-hearted acknowledgment of Valentine's Day, quickly focused on the formation of the subcommittee on committees, conference committees, ethical conduct, joint and permanent rules, and litigation expenses.

Chair Murphy led the session, guiding members through the review of the proposed subcommittees. After a brief pause for questions, Senator Pappas moved to adopt the appointments, which was met with unanimous approval from the committee members.

Following this, the committee transitioned to appointing members to various commissions, including the Commission on Planning and Fiscal Policy and the Legislative Commission on Minnesota's Resources. Notably, it was highlighted that while some members serve at the pleasure of the appointing authority, public member Ted Suss will serve a fixed four-year term.

With no further questions raised, Senator Johnson moved to approve the appointments, which also passed without opposition. The meeting concluded shortly after, with the committee set to reconvene the following week to continue its important work.