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Introduced
02/23/2026
02/23/2026
In Committee
02/23/2026
02/23/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
94th Legislature 2025-2026
Bill Summary
A bill for an act relating to state government; amending description of wild rice as state grain; amending Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 1.148.
AI Summary
This bill amends Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 1.148, to officially designate wild rice, specifically *Zizania aquatica* or *Zizania palustris*, as the state grain of Minnesota, also acknowledging its Ojibwe names "psí?" and "manoomin" (formerly "manomin") and stating a policy to recognize the inherent right of uncultivated wild rice to exist and thrive in the state, while also allowing for a photograph of wild rice to be displayed in the Office of the Secretary of State.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Referred to State and Local Government (on 02/23/2026)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.revisor.mn.gov/bills/94/2026/0/SF/3749/ |
| BillText | https://www.revisor.mn.gov/bills/94/2026/0/SF/3749/versions/0/pdf/ |
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