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Winona Model Legislature Schedule

2026 Schedule of Events

Thursday, March 5

TimeEvent
9:00 – 9:05 AMCalling Joint Session to Order
9:05 – 9:10 AMPrayer
9:10 – 9:15 AMPledge of Allegiance led by Representative Gene Pelowski
9:15 – 9:20 AMWelcome by Winona State University President Kenneth Janz
9:20 – 9:35 AMSwearing In of Members
9:35 – 9:50 AMElection of Governor & Lieutenant Governor
9:50 – 10:00 AMHouse and Senate Move to Their Respective Chambers
10:00 AM – 12:00 PMCommittee Meetings
12:00 – 12:45 PMLunch (Provided by WSU Foundation in Kryzsko Commons)
12:45 – 1:00 PMCommittee Meetings
1:00 – 3:00 PMHouse and Senate Convene
3:00 PMRecess

Friday, March 6

TimeEvent
9:00 – 10:30 AMCommittee Meetings
10:30 – 11:45 AMHouse & Senate Floor Sessions
11:45 AM – 12:45 PMLunch (Provided by WSU Foundation in Kryzsko Commons)
1:00 – 2:45 PMHouse & Senate Floor Sessions
2:50 PMGovernor’s “State of the Legislature Address” (In Person / Posted Online)
3:00 PMModel Legislature Adjourns