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SF 420

Residential properties annual valuation increase limitation provision

2025-2026 Regular Session Introduced by Cal Bahr and 1 co-sponsor

Prohibits public and nonpublic K-12 schools from using Native American names, symbols, or images as mascots, nicknames, logos, letterheads, or team names starting Jan 1, 2027 (trib

Chief author added Farnsworth
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Bill Summary · SF 420

SF 420 – Summary

Note: The information below is based on the version content provided, which appears to address Native American mascots rather than a residential properties valuation provision. The bill’s title suggests one topic, but the listed section content indicates a mascot-related provision. This summary focuses on the substantive text included.

Overview

  • Bill: SF 420
  • Topic (as reflected in the provided text): Prohibition on Native American mascots in schools
  • First introduced: February 24, 2025
  • Status/actions:
    • Introduced and referred to Education (January 21, 2025; specific actions in February 2025)
    • Subcommittee date: February 26, 2025
    • Chief author change: March 24, 2025 (Eichorn initially; Farnsworth later listed as chief author)
  • Sponsors: WEINER, Petersen, Staed, Zimmer, Dotzler (primary sponsors)

Purpose

To prohibit public and nonpublic schools from using Native American names, symbols, or images as mascots, nicknames, logos, letterheads, or team names, effective January 1, 2027. The bill provides a narrow exception for schools under the control of a Native American tribe and within the purview of the Bureau of Indian Education (BIE).

Key Provisions

  • New Section: Minnesota Statutes § 280.36 (Prohibition of Native American mascots)
    • Prohibition begins on or after January 1, 2027.
    • Public and nonpublic schools may not adopt or continue using a name, symbol, or image depicting Native American tribes, individuals, customs, or traditions as:
    • Mascots
    • Nicknames
    • Logos
    • Letterheads
    • Team names
  • Exceptions:
    • The prohibition does not apply to a school under the control of a Native American tribe and under the purview of the Bureau of Indian Education.
  • Purpose/Explanation:
    • The accompanying explanation clarifies that the bill relates to Native American mascots in schools and establishes the 2027 effective date for the prohibition.

Affected Parties

  • Public and nonpublic K-12 schools in Minnesota that currently use Native American mascots, names, or symbols in any of the listed capacities.
  • Schools operated by Native American tribes or overseen by the Bureau of Indian Education would be exempt from the prohibition.

Timeline & Procedural Details

  • Introduction: February 24, 2025
  • Initial referral: Education (January 21, 2025; also noted as referred to Taxes in later actions)
  • Subcommittee: February 26, 2025 (Evans, Kraayenbrink, Zimmer)
  • Chief author update: March 24, 2025 (Farnsworth listed as chief author; Eichorn previously associated)
  • Status context: The bill progresses through standard committee and sponsorship channels; exact final status not provided in the excerpt.

Additional Notes

  • The bill’s stated title appears unrelated to the mascot content presented. If evaluating for policy impact, verify the official bill text and title in the legislative archive to confirm scope and alignment with any proposed fiscal or local-government impacts.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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