State park license plate contest requirements provision
This bill requires the Minnesota commissioner of natural resources to hold a design contest for a new state park license plate. The contest must result in a plate design that celebrates the North Shore and the Lake Superior Agate. It directly affects the state's natural resources department and vehicle license plate program. The amendment updates existing law to specify these design requirements for the upcoming license plate.
Bill status
died
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Mar 2026
Committee Review
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Governor
Introduced Mar 11, 2026
Last action Apr 15, 2026
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Introduction
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1st Engrossment
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Apr 7, 2026
MODERATE
The bill was updated from its introduction to its first engrossment stage, reflecting a formal amendment process. The core policy change requires that the new state park license plate design celebrate the North Shore and Lake Superior Agate, be created by a Minnesota resident, and not use artificial intelligence. Additionally, the design must be selected by December 18, 2026, and the law takes effect the day after final enactment.
Scope change
The bill's scope remains focused on natural resources and state park license plates, but the requirements for the contest design have been significantly expanded with new constraints.
REQUIREMENT
Added a requirement that the license plate design must celebrate the North Shore and the Lake Superior Agate.
Added a prohibition on using artificial intelligence to create the license plate design.
ELIGIBILITY
Added a requirement that the design must be created by a resident of Minnesota.
TIMELINE
Added a deadline for selecting the design of December 18, 2026.
ENFORCEMENT
Added an effective date provision stating the section becomes effective the day following final enactment.
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Committee
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Apr 7, 2026
Upper · Passed
Comm report: To pass as amended
upper
Mar 11, 2026
Committee
Referred to Environment, Climate, and Legacy
upper
Mar 11, 2026
Introduced
Introduction and first reading
upper
1 primary · 3 co-sponsors
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