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- Referred to investigations and government operations
- Returned to senate
- Died in assembly
- Referred to governmental operations
- Delivered to assembly
- Passed senateVote 63–0
- Ordered to third reading cal.1733
- Referred to rules
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Designates the quartz variety Herkimer Diamond as the official state mineral
In Assembly Committee · Governmental Operations · Sponsor Steven Englebright
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Title of bill
An act to amend the state law, in relation to designating the quartz variety Herkimer Diamond as the official state mineral
Purpose
The purpose of this legislation is to designate the Herkimer Diamond as the official mineral of New York State.
Summary of provisions
The legislation adds a new section 88 to the state law naming the quartz variety Herkimer Diamond as the official mineral of the state.
Justification
New York State has previously designated an official gemstone (garnet), fossil (sea scorpion), shell (bay scallop), bush (lilac), salt water fish (striped bass), and reptile (snapping turtle), to name a few. Currently, there is no official state mineral.
Doubly terminated quartz crystals from the Mohawk region are commonly referred to as Herkimer Diamonds due to their diamond shape, and are a unique find to this region of the United States They are known around the world as some of the clearest quartz mineral specimens found to date. Having been formed over 400 million years ago, this mineral is a perfect representation of ancient durability, beautiful clarity, and most significantly, is unique to New York State.
Legislative history
S.1682 of 2011-12; S.3050 of 2009-10; S.3051 of 2013-14
Fiscal implications
None.
Effective date
Immediately
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