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History
- Referred to investigations and government operations
- Referred to investigations and government operations
Companion bill
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Relates to making the onion the state vegetable
In Assembly Committee · Governmental Operations · Sponsor Aileen Gunther
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Sponsor's memo
BILL NUMBER:S4295
Title of bill
An act to amend the state law, in relation to making the onion the official state vegetable
Purpose or general idea of bill
To establish the onion as the official vegetable of New York State.
Summary of specific provisions
Amends the State law by adding a new section 89 designating the onion as the official vegetable of the state of New York.
Justification
Onions aye one of the most important vegetable crops in New York in terms of crop value. The principle type of onion grown is the pungent yellow globe, and most aye produced on muck (high organic matter) soils. Costs of production are higher for onions than any other vegetable crop in New York.
Prior legislative history
New Bill.
Fiscal implications
None.
EFFECTIVE DATE This act shall take effect immediately.
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