HF 3899 Minnesota House · 2025-2026 Regular Session

Description of wild rice as state grain amended.

This bill updates Minnesota's state grain designation to formally recognize wild rice, including its scientific names and both the English and Ojibwe terms for the plant. It amends state statutes to declare wild rice as the official state grain and establishes a policy recognizing the inherent right of uncultivated wild rice to exist and thrive in Minnesota. The legislation also allows a photograph of wild rice to be displayed in the Office of the Secretary of State. This change affects state government records and official symbols while honoring Indigenous language and cultural significance.
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Mar 2026
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Introduced Mar 2, 2026 Last action Apr 27, 2026
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