MN SF3748Minnesota Senate Bill 3748, introduced on February 23, 2026, aims to prohibit operating watercraft in ways that could harm uncultivated wild rice beds. The bill was referred to the Environment, Climate, and Legacy Committee but did not progress further and is considered dead. ([legiscan.com](https://legiscan.com/MN/text/SF3748/2025?utm_source=openai))
MN SF3748 is a senate bill in the Minnesota 94th Legislature 2025-2026, sponsored by Mary Kunesh-Podein (D), currently “Introduced” since February 23, 2026.
We track 10,590 Minnesota bills this session, 106 of them sponsored by Mary Kunesh-Podein.
While there is no direct media coverage of this specific bill, the initiative aligns with ongoing efforts to protect Minnesota's wild rice beds, a vital resource for Indigenous communities and the state's ecosystem. Such measures are generally viewed positively by environmental groups and Indigenous advocates.
The bill's lack of progression suggests limited support or other legislative priorities taking precedence. Without media coverage, it's challenging to gauge public opinion or opposition.
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What does MN SF3748 do?
Minnesota Senate Bill 3748, introduced on February 23, 2026, aims to prohibit operating watercraft in ways that could harm uncultivated wild rice beds. The bill was referred to the Environment, Climate, and Legacy Committee but did not progress further and is considered dead. ([legiscan.com](https://legiscan.com/MN/text/SF3748/2025?utm_source=openai))
What is the status of MN SF3748?
MN SF3748 is currently “Introduced” in the Minnesota legislature.
Who sponsored MN SF3748?
Mary Kunesh-Podein (D) sponsored MN SF3748.
