Minnesota Session Laws - 1995, Regular Session

                             CHAPTER 53-S.F.No. 574 
                  An act relating to Indians; requiring the commissioner 
                  of natural resources to change certain names of 
                  geographic features of the state. 
        BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF MINNESOTA: 
           Section 1.  [COMMISSIONER OF NATURAL RESOURCES TO CHANGE 
        CERTAIN NAMES.] 
           On or before July 31, 1996, the commissioner of natural 
        resources shall change each name of a geographic feature in the 
        state that contains the word "squaw" to another name that does 
        not contain this word.  The commissioner shall select the new 
        names in cooperation with the county boards of the counties in 
        which the feature is located and with their approval. 
           Sec. 2.  [EFFECTIVE DATE.] 
           Section 1 is effective the day following final enactment. 
           Presented to the governor April 17, 1995 
           Signed by the governor April 18, 1995, 12:14 p.m.