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PA HB777
PA HB777Designating the amethyst as the official State gemstone of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania; and designating celestine as the official State mineral of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.
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Introduced
03/03/2021
03/03/2021
In Committee
03/03/2021
03/03/2021
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
11/30/2022
11/30/2022
Introduced Session
2021-2022 Regular Session
Bill Summary
An Act designating the amethyst as the official State gemstone of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania; and designating celestine as the official State mineral of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.
AI Summary
This bill designates amethyst as the official state gemstone and celestine as the official state mineral of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. Amethyst is a vibrant purple quartz gemstone found in Pennsylvania, and has strong connections to the state, such as being featured in the crown of the Miss Pennsylvania pageant. Celestine, a sky-blue or white crystalline mineral, was first discovered in Pennsylvania in 1791 and has historical significance as a major source of strontium, which has various industrial and consumer applications. The bill aims to recognize the natural history and geological diversity of Pennsylvania through these official state designations.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs
Sponsors (9)
Tom Mehaffie (R)*,
Frank Burns (D),
Barry Jozwiak (R),
Andrew Lewis (R),
Bob Merski (D),
David Millard (R),
Ed Neilson (D),
Tina Pickett (R),
Dave Zimmerman (R),
Last Action
Laid on the table (on 01/26/2022)
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