An Act designating asparagus as the official vegetable of the Commonwealth
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- Introduced
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became Law
Overview
This bill seeks to officially recognize asparagus as the state vegetable of Massachusetts. It designates asparagus as the Commonwealth’s official vegetable, promoting awareness and appreciation for this vegetable crop. The legislation was introduced as a petition by Representative Gómez and subsequently referred to the Joint Committee on State Administration and Regulatory Oversight. The bill’s purpose is to honor asparagus’s significance to the state’s agricultural heritage.
Key provisions
- Designates asparagus as the official vegetable of Massachusetts.
- The designation is intended to promote awareness of asparagus.
- The bill was introduced as a petition.
- It was referred to the Joint Committee on State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.
Who is affected
- Massachusetts residents
- Farmers and agricultural businesses in Massachusetts
- The State Administration and Regulatory Oversight Committee
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16 on record
Primary sponsor
Homar Gómez
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