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SF 2832

Ursa Minor designation as the official state constellation

2025-2026 Regular Session Introduced by Steve Cwodzinski

Designates Ursa Minor as Minnesota's official state constellation, shaping state symbolism, education, and outreach, pending legislative approval.

Referred to State and Local Government
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Bill Summary · SF 2832

SF 2832: Ursa Minor designation as the official state constellation

Overview

SF 2832 would designate Ursa Minor as Minnesota’s official state constellation. The bill is currently in the legislative process and has a companion bill in the House (HF 1172).

What the bill would do

  • Official designation: Designate Ursa Minor as the official state constellation of Minnesota.
  • The specific statutory language, definitions, and any effective date would be set out in the bill’s text (which is not provided here).

Legislative history

  • Introduced: March 20, 2025.
  • Status: Referred to the State and Local Government committee.
  • Actions on the introduction: Introduction and first reading occurred on March 20, 2025.
  • Related/companion bill: HF 1172 (House companion).

Affected parties and scope

  • State government and statutory custodians of state symbols would be the primary custodians of the designation.
  • Educational institutions, cultural organizations, and residents could reference or promote Ursa Minor as Minnesota’s official constellation as part of state symbolism.
  • No fiscal provisions are shown in the available information; the impact would depend on whether the bill includes any implementation or educational funding.

Potential impacts and considerations

  • Symbolic value: Establishing Ursa Minor as the official state constellation could enhance educational and cultural programming related to astronomy and Minnesota’s public symbolism.
  • Education and outreach: Could be used by schools, libraries, parks, and science museums to highlight celestial education.
  • Administrative: If enacted, the designation would require corresponding amendments to Minnesota statutes naming the official state symbols.

Next steps

  • To become law, SF 2832 would need to be approved by both chambers (Senate and House) and signed by the governor. The House companion is HF 1172, indicating parallel consideration in the House.
  • Follow-up actions would include committee hearings, potential amendments, and eventual floor votes in both chambers.

Note

This summary reflects the information available: bill number, title, status, introduction date, committee referral, and the companion bill. Full provisions and fiscal implications would be clearer with the bill’s full text.

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

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