MASE Day at the Capitol Schedule

A virtual kick-off meeting will be held on Friday, February 27 at 10:30 AM.

This short session will outline what to expect during meetings, provide tips for communicating with legislators, and make available information to help you navigate around the capitol.

Click here to register for Preparing Preparing for MASE Day at the Capitol

Friday, February 27, 2026

10:00 AM - 10:30 AM (CST) 

8:00 - 9:00 Informal Coffee Chat (Justices's Dining Room in the basement of the Capitol Building): Join us in the Justice's Dining Room for a morning connection with MASE colleagues before the day gets started!  

• Enter in the front of the Capitol building and take the elevator down 2 floors to the basement. 

• Walk straight out of the elevators and watch for signs. 

• Here, you can pick up a printed copy of the platform, ask any last-minute questions, and prep for your meetings. 

• You can leave your coats and other belongings there for the day. The room will be monitored to ensure the security of your items. 

9:00 - 4:00 Meet with Legislators: Individuals and small groups will hold meetings with legislators throughout the day, as scheduled.

COMMITTEE HEARINGS

Senate Education Finance Committee

• Time: 8:30-10:30

• Location: Room 1150 MN Senate Building

• Agenda:

  • S.F. 3593 - Constitutional Amendment proposal to modify the permanent school fund to calculate distributable earnings

  • S.F. 1201 – School library aid clarification provision

  • This is a vehicle bill. The A-2 amendment on school district health insurance data is the author's amendment for discussion.

Senate Education Policy Committee

• Time: 12:30-2:30

• Location: Room 1200 - MN Senate Building

• Agenda:

  • S.F. 2540 - Minnesota Young Readers Club program for literacy support creation; program implementation and contract for reading materials provided to eligible students appropriation

  • S.F. 3685 - Certain libraries' electronic book and digital audiobook license agreements or contracts terms prohibition provision

Lunch: Make a plan on your own for lunch. You can stay at the capitol complex (bring your own or grab something from the Rathskeller Cafeteria). If you prefer to eat elsewhere and explore the city, there are some great local restaurants too! 

Wrap-up & Head Home: While there is no formal wrap-up meeting at the end of the day, consider using time after your last scheduled meeting to reflect, get organized, and make a plan for follow-up with your legislators. 

See the Preparing Page for details.