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FL H0567
Bill
Status
Introduced
11/10/2021
Primary Sponsor
State Affairs Committee
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AI Summary
- Creates section 15.0522 of Florida Statutes designating strawberry shortcake with natural Florida dairy topping as the official state dessert
- More than 10,000 acres of strawberries are planted annually in the Plant City area, accounting for 75 percent of the United States' winter strawberry crop
- Approximately 200,000 strawberry shortcakes are served each year at the Florida Strawberry Festival, making it the festival's signature dessert
- Plant City was recognized by the Guinness Book of World Records in 2000 as home of the world's biggest shortcake
- Effective date is July 1, 2022
Legislative Description
Designation of the State Dessert
Last Action
Laid on Table, refer to CS/SB 1006
3/3/2022
Committee Referrals
State Affairs1/12/2022
Public Integrity and Elections Committee11/19/2021
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