The bill amends Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 1.148, to update the description of wild rice, which is designated as the state grain. The new legal language specifies that wild rice can be referred to as either "Zizania aquatica or Zizania palustris," and it replaces the term "manomin" with "manoomin." Additionally, the bill emphasizes the state's policy to recognize the inherent right of uncultivated wild rice to exist and thrive in Minnesota.

In the second subdivision, the bill also mandates that a photograph of wild rice, now referred to as "Zizania aquatica or Zizania palustris" and "manoomin," be maintained by the Secretary of State. These changes reflect a commitment to preserving and honoring the cultural and ecological significance of wild rice in the state.

Statutes affected:
Introduction: 1.148