Bill > SF1592

This bill designates three official state songs for Minnesota: "Hail! Minnesota" (composed by Truman E. Rickard and Arthur E. Upson), "Purple Rain" (composed by Prince and the Revolution), and "Girl from the North Country" (composed by Bob Dylan). The bill adds these songs to Minnesota's state statutes under a new section for state songs. Importantly, the bill also clarifies that designating these songs as official state songs does not grant any additional rights to perform, create derivative works, or use the songs in ways that would violate existing copyright protections. This means that while these songs are now officially recognized as representing Minnesota, the state's designation does not override the original copyright holders' rights. The bill appears to be a way to celebrate Minnesota's musical heritage by officially recognizing songs by notable musicians with strong connections to the state.

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https://www.revisor.mn.gov/bills/bill.php?b=Senate&f=SF1592&ssn=0&y=2025