AI Generated Summary
Purpose of the Bill
The purpose of this bill is to amend a Minnesota state statute related to the naming of laws and public facilities. It aims to set restrictions on naming laws and other public entities after living individuals.
Main Provisions
- The bill specifies that any laws enacted on or after July 1, 2025, cannot be named after living people.
- This restriction also applies to naming councils, buildings, roads, or any other facilities or entities after living individuals.
Significant Changes to Existing Law
- The bill amends the current Minnesota Statutes section 10.49 by refining the rules regarding the naming of state laws and public entities.
- It updates the existing law, which already places some restrictions on naming laws after living people, to include a broader range of public facilities and entities.
Relevant Terms
state government, naming laws, public facilities, statute amendment, living people, naming restrictions
Actions
| Date | Chamber | Where | Type | Name | Committee Name |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| April 28, 2025 | Senate | Action | Introduction and first reading | ||
| April 28, 2025 | Senate | Action | Referred to | State and Local Government |
Bill information comes from public records published by the Office of the Revisor of Statutes, the Minnesota House and the Minnesota Senate. AI summaries are written by MinneSlate and are not official. MinneSlate is independent and is not affiliated with the State of Minnesota or the Minnesota Legislature.
Progress through the legislative process
In Committee