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SF3749 • 2026
Amend description of wild rice as state grain
This bill passed both chambers and reached final enrollment, even if later executive action is not shown here.
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Introduction and first reading
Amend description of wild rice as state grain
A bill for an act relating to state government; amending description of wild rice as state grain; amending Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 1.148. BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF MINNESOTA: Section 1. Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 1.148, is amended to read: 1.148 STATE GRAIN. Subdivision 1. Wild rice. Zizania aquatica new text begin or zizania palustris new text end , commonly known as wild rice new text begin , psíŋ, new text end or deleted text begin manomin deleted text end new text begin manoomin new text end , is the official state grain of the state of Minnesota. new text begin It is the policy of this state to recognize the inherent right of uncultivated wild rice to exist and thrive in Minnesota. new text end Subd. 2. Photograph. A photograph of zizania aquatica new text begin or zizania palustris new text end , commonly known as wild rice new text begin , psíŋ, new text end or deleted text begin manomin deleted text end new text begin manoomin new text end , may be displayed in the Office of the Secretary of State.