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MN HF2833
Bill
Status
3/26/2025
Primary Sponsor
Samakab Hussein
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AI Summary
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Requires a commemorative work honoring John Francis Wheaton, the first African American elected to the Minnesota legislature (served 1899-1901), to be installed on the State Capitol grounds
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Capitol Area Architectural and Planning Board must complete design and site selection by December 31, 2026; Commissioner of Administration must complete installation by December 31, 2027
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Commissioner of Education must develop educational materials about Wheaton's contributions for incorporation into Minnesota history curricula in primary and secondary schools
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Minnesota Historical Society must develop programming (lectures, exhibits, panel discussions) and establish an annual "J. Frank Wheaton Legacy Day" to commemorate his contributions
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Appropriates unspecified amounts from the general fund in fiscal year 2026 to the Capitol Area Architectural and Planning Board and Department of Administration, available until June 30, 2028
Legislative Description
John Francis Wheaton commemoration required on the Capitol complex, community and educational initiatives and annual reports required, and money appropriated.
Last Action
Introduction and first reading, referred to State Government Finance and Policy
3/26/2025