Minnesota2026Passed Legislature
HF3699
New Rules for State Park License Plate Contest
Last scannedAug 22, 2026, 3:39 AM
In one sentence
This law requires a new state park license plate design to celebrate the North Shore and Lake Superior Agate, be made by a Minnesota resident without artificial intelligence, and be selected by December 18, 2026.
What it does
- Requires the commissioner of natural resources to hold a contest for a new state park license plate design.
- Mandates that the winning design must celebrate the North Shore region and the Lake Superior Agate stone.
- Prohibits the use of artificial intelligence in creating any part of the license plate design.
- Limits entry eligibility to people who live as residents within Minnesota.
- Sets a deadline requiring the final selection of the winner by December 18, 2026.
Who it affects
- The commissioner of natural resources
- Minnesota residents who want to enter the design contest
Limits and unknowns
- The text does not state how much money will be awarded to the winner.
- The law does not explain what happens if no design meets all requirements by the deadline.
Official record
Sources
Official summary
State park license plate contest requirements added.
Official activity
Bill history
- Presented to Governor 04/28/2026House
- Presentment date 04/28/26Senate
- Returned from SenateHouse
- Special OrderSenate
- Author added ZeleznikarHouse
- Comm report: Subst. for SF on General Orders SF4374Senate
- Received from HouseSenate
- Third readingHouse
- House rule 1.21, placed on Calendar for the Day Monday, April 13, 2026House
- Committee report, to adopt as amendedHouse
- Author added Hansen, R.House
- Introduction and first reading, referred to Environment and Natural Resources Finance and PolicyHouse