Minnesota SF3749 amends the description of wild rice as the state grain and recognizes its inherent right to exist and thrive.

Minnesota SF3749 amends Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 1.148, to redefine wild rice as the official state grain. The bill specifies that Zizania aquatica or Zizania palustris, commonly known as wild rice, psíŋ, or manomin manoomin, holds this designation. It also establishes the policy of recognizing the inherent right of uncultivated wild rice to exist and thrive in Minnesota. Additionally, the bill allows for a photograph of wild rice to be displayed in the Office of the Secretary of State.

Minnesota SF3749 amends the description of wild rice as the state grain and recognizes its inherent right to exist and thrive.

Minnesota SF3749 amends Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 1.148, to redefine wild rice as the official state grain. The bill specifies that Zizania aquatica or Zizania palustris, commonly known as wild rice, psíŋ, or manomin manoomin, holds this designation. It also establishes the policy of recognizing the inherent right of uncultivated wild rice to exist and thrive in Minnesota. Additionally, the bill allows for a photograph of wild rice to be displayed in the Office of the Secretary of State.