Bill > HB1334

This bill creates a new section in the North Dakota Century Code to officially designate rhubarb (scientifically known as rheum rhabarbarum) as the state vegetable of North Dakota. The bill is a straightforward legislative action that adds rhubarb to the state's official symbols, similar to how states often designate official state flowers, birds, or other emblematic items. By specifically naming rhubarb as the state vegetable, the bill acknowledges the plant's potential agricultural or cultural significance to North Dakota. The legislation passed with strong support in both the House of Representatives (81 yeas, 11 nays, 2 absent) and the Senate (24 yeas, 22 nays, 1 absent), indicating a relatively broad consensus among state legislators about recognizing rhubarb in this official capacity.

Government Affairs, Military Affairs and Security

https://ndlegis.gov/assembly/69-2025/regular/bill-overview/bo1334.html