HF1025 (Legislative Session 94 (2025-2026))
Historic state flag recognized, right of all persons to display the historic state flag recognized, standards provided for its display on state property, and standards provided for its display on other public property.
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House File No. 1025 is a bill designed to recognize and regulate the display of Minnesota's historic state flag. Here is a summary of the key components of the bill:
Recognition of the Historic Flag:
- The bill legally recognizes the design of Minnesota’s historic state flag. The design includes:
- A medium blue background with a gold border and fringe.
- A bronze eagle atop the flag staff.
- A central circular emblem with the word "MINNESOTA" in red, surrounded by 19 five-pointed stars.
- Scenes from the historic Great Seal of Minnesota in the center, surrounded by the state flower, Cypripedium reginae.
- Dates 1819, 1858, and 1893 are also included in the design.
- The bill legally recognizes the design of Minnesota’s historic state flag. The design includes:
Rights of Citizens:
- All individuals have the right to use and display the historic state flag during occasions they consider fitting.
Display Guidelines:
- On State Property: The Lieutenant Governor is tasked with establishing standards for the flag’s manufacture and display.
- The flag can be displayed during state holidays and legislative sessions.
- On Other Public Property:
- The flag can be displayed for ceremonial purposes whenever deemed serviceable.
- If displayed alongside the official state flag, it must be positioned beneath it.
- On State Property: The Lieutenant Governor is tasked with establishing standards for the flag’s manufacture and display.
This bill not only preserves the traditional design and significance of the historic state flag but also establishes guidelines for its display across various public properties, ensuring its respectful use and integration with current state symbols.
Bill text versions
- Introduction PDF file
Actions
Date | Chamber | Where | Type | Name | Committee Name |
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February 16, 2025 | House | Floor | Action | Introduction and first reading, referred to | State Government Finance and Policy |
February 18, 2025 | House | Floor | Action | Author stricken | |
February 18, 2025 | House | Floor | Action | Author added | |
February 23, 2025 | House | Floor | Action | Author added | |
March 05, 2025 | House | Floor | Action | Author added | |
March 16, 2025 | House | Floor | Action | Author added |
Sponsors
- Rep. Pam Altendorf (R)
- Rep. Paul Anderson (R)
- Rep. Gregory Davids (R)
- Rep. Ben Davis (R)
- Rep. Tom Dippel (R)
- Rep. Elliot Engen (R)
- Rep. Steve Gander (R)
- Rep. James Gordon (R)
- Rep. Bobbie Harder (R)
- Rep. Joshua Heintzeman (R)
- Rep. Peggy Scott (R)
- Rep. Walter Hudson (R)
- Rep. John Huot (DFL)
- Rep. Krista Knudsen (R)
- Rep. Bryan Lawrence (R)
- Rep. Joe McDonald (R)
- Rep. Shane Mekeland (R)
- Rep. Patricia Mueller (R)
- Rep. Paul Novotny (R)
- Rep. Bjorn Olson (R)
- Rep. Thomas Sexton (R)
- Rep. Chris Swedzinski (R)
- Rep. Jeff Dotseth (R)
- Rep. Jim Nash (R)