Purpose of the Bill

The purpose of this bill is to designate Ursa Minor as the official state constellation for the state of Minnesota. This designation aims to highlight and celebrate an astronomical feature, adding to the state's symbols and identity.

Main Provisions

• The bill proposes to officially recognize Ursa Minor as the state constellation.
• This involves making coding amendments in the Minnesota Statutes to reflect this designation in Chapter 1, which deals with state symbols.

Significant Changes

• This bill introduces a new symbolic designation for the state. It adds a celestial body, specifically a constellation, to the list of state symbols.

Relevant Terms

Ursa Minor, state constellation, Minnesota Statutes, state symbols, astronomy.