SF4131

Purpose

This bill designates iron ore as Minnesota’s official state mineral and requires that a photograph and a typical specimen of iron ore be preserved. The intent is to formally recognize iron ore as a symbol of Minnesota’s history in mining and natural resources, and to codify this designation in state law.

Main provisions

• Subdivision 1: Iron ore is the official mineral of the state of Minnesota.
• Subdivision 2: A photograph and a typical specimen of iron ore must be preserved in the Office of the Secretary of State.

Significant changes to existing law

• Adds a new official state mineral: iron ore, to be listed in Minnesota Statutes.
• Establishes a requirement that the Office of the Secretary of State maintain both a photograph and a typical specimen of iron ore.
• This is a codification in state law for a state symbol; no other regulatory or policy changes are described in the bill text provided.

Relevant terms

iron ore; state mineral; Minnesota; photograph; typical specimen; Office of the Secretary of State; Minnesota Statutes; state government