S.3073

Designating asparagus as the official vegetable of the Commonwealth

Introduced·12/24/25
Introduced Text

Designates asparagus as the official vegetable of Massachusetts.

The bill designates asparagus as the official vegetable of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. This legislative action adds asparagus to the General Laws of Massachusetts, recognizing it as a symbol of the state. The bill is a symbolic gesture to honor asparagus, a popular and historically significant crop in the region.

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Where it stands

Current
Rules Committee
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Committee decision

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

May 28

Senate

Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Senate Rules

May 20

Joint

Hearing rescheduled to 05/20/2026 from 01:00 PM-02:05 PM in B-1 Hearing updated to New End Time

May 5

Joint

Hearing scheduled for 05/20/2026 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in B-1