Ursa Minor designation as the official state constellation
SF 2832 designates Ursa Minor as Minnesota's official state constellation. This symbolic bill adds a new statutory provision (Minnesota Statutes § 1.1493) without altering any laws, policies, or funding. It directly affects the state's ceremonial identity by formally recognizing Ursa Minor as part of Minnesota's official emblems. The designation has no practical impact on residents, government operations, or legislative processes.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Mar 2025
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Mar 20, 2025
Last action Mar 20, 2025
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Committee
1
Mar 20, 2025
Committee
Referred to State and Local Government
upper
Mar 20, 2025
Introduced
Introduction and first reading
upper
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Steve Cwodzinski
DDemocratic-Farmer-Labor
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