SF89 (Legislative Session 94 (2025-2026))
American Indian mascot prohibition repeal
Related bill: HF518
AI Generated Summary
Senate File No. 89, introduced by Senators Westrom, Drazkowski, Rarick, Koran, and Eichorn, is a legislative bill from Minnesota aiming to repeal an existing law. Specifically, it seeks to remove the prohibition on using American Indian mascots in educational settings. Currently, according to the Minnesota Statutes 2024, Section 121A.041, such mascots are banned, but this bill proposes to eliminate that ban, allowing schools to use American Indian mascots if they choose to do so. This bill was read for the first time and referred to the Education Policy committee for further consideration.
Bill text versions
- Introduction PDF file
Actions
Date | Chamber | Where | Type | Name | Committee Name |
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January 15, 2025 | Senate | Floor | Action | Introduction and first reading | |
January 15, 2025 | Senate | Floor | Action | Referred to | Education Policy |
January 20, 2025 | Senate | Floor | Action | Author added | |
March 23, 2025 | Senate | Floor | Action | Author stricken | |
March 23, 2025 | Senate | Floor | Action | Author stricken |