SF1592 (Legislative Session 94 (2025-2026))

State songs designation

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This Minnesota Senate bill (S.F. No. 1592) designates three official state songs:

  1. "Hail! Minnesota" – Composed by Truman E. Rickard and Arthur E. Upson, a traditional state anthem.
  2. "Purple Rain" – Composed by Prince and the Revolution.
  3. "Girl from the North Country" – Composed by Bob Dylan.

Additionally, the bill clarifies that designating these songs as state songs does not grant any copyright permissions. It does not allow unauthorized performances, derivative works, or other actions that would violate the respective copyright holders' rights.

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DateChamberWhereTypeNameCommittee Name
February 19, 2025SenateFloorActionIntroduction and first reading
February 19, 2025SenateFloorActionReferred toState and Local Government