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Introduced
01/10/2024
01/10/2024
In Committee
03/19/2024
03/19/2024
Crossed Over
03/18/2024
03/18/2024
Passed
Dead
04/08/2024
04/08/2024
Introduced Session
2024 Regular Session
Bill Summary
Designating the American persimmon as the State fruit.
AI Summary
This bill designates the American persimmon (Diospyros virginiana) as the State fruit of Maryland. The bill amends the existing law by replacing the generic term "persimmon" with the more specific "American persimmon (Diospyros virginiana)" and renumbering the relevant sections of the state code. The bill will take effect on October 1, 2024, officially recognizing the American persimmon as Maryland's state fruit.
Committee Categories
Education, Health and Social Services
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Hearing 4/02 at 1:30 p.m. (on 04/02/2024)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/mgawebsite/Legislation/Details/SB0074?ys=2024RS |
| BillText | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2024RS/bills/sb/sb0074t.pdf |
| Vote Image | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2024RS/votes_comm/sb0074_eee.pdf |
| Favorable with Amendments 983322/1 | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2024RS/amds/bil_0004/sb0074_98332201.pdf |
| BillText | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2024RS/bills/sb/sb0074f.pdf |
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