H5088

Designating asparagus as the official vegetable of the Commonwealth

Introduced·12/31/25
Introduced Text

Designates asparagus as the official vegetable of Massachusetts.

The bill proposes to amend Chapter 2 of the General Laws by adding a section that designates asparagus as the official vegetable of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. This legislative action aims to recognize asparagus's cultural and economic significance within the state.

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Where it stands

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In committee
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Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Calendar

May 20

1:00 PM

Joint Committee on State Administration and Regulatory Oversight Hearing

May 20

1:00 PM

Joint Committee on State Administration and Regulatory Oversight Hearing

History

Jul 20

House

Committee reported that the matter be placed in the Orders of the Day for the next sitting

Jul 20

House

Rules suspended

Jul 20

House

Read second and ordered to a third reading