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MN HF3899

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

3/2/2026

Primary Sponsor

Alex Falconer

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Origin

House of Representatives

94th Legislature 2025-2026

AI Summary

  • Amends Minnesota Statutes section 1.148 to correct the spelling of the Ojibwe word for wild rice from "manomin" to "manoomin"
  • Establishes state policy recognizing the inherent right of uncultivated wild rice to exist and thrive in Minnesota
  • Adds "zizania palustris" as an alternative scientific name alongside "zizania aquatica" for the state grain
  • Applies the updated terminology and scientific names to both the state grain designation and the photograph display provision in the Secretary of State's office

Legislative Description

Description of wild rice as state grain amended.

Last Action

Introduction and first reading, referred to State Government Finance and Policy

3/2/2026

Committee Referrals

State Government Finance & Policy3/2/2026

Full Bill Text

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