An Act designating asparagus as the official vegetable of the Commonwealth
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| Date | Branch | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 5/28/2026 | Senate | Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Senate Rules |
| 5/20/2026 | Joint | Hearing rescheduled to 05/20/2026 from 01:00 PM-02:05 PM in B-1 — Hearing updated to New End Time |
| 5/5/2026 | Joint | Hearing scheduled for 05/20/2026 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in B-1 |
| 4/30/2026 | House | House concurred |
| 2/5/2026 | Senate | Referred to the committee on State Administration and Regulatory Oversight |
| 2/5/2026 | Senate | Rules suspended |
| 12/24/2025 | Senate | Referred to the committee on Rules of the two branches, acting concurrently |
| Committee | Recommendation | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| J40 | Suspend Rules | — |
| J25 | Favorable | 1 entries |
| Bill | Title | Status |
|---|---|---|
| H5088 | An Act designating asparagus as the official vegetable of the Commonwealth | Active |
Chapter 2 of the General Laws is hereby amended by adding the following section:-
Asparagus shall be the official vegetable of the commonwealth.
Chapter 2 of the General Laws is hereby amended by adding the following section:- Section 65. Asparagus shall be the official vegetable of the commonwealth.