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GA HB1506

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

3/3/2022

Primary Sponsor

Pedro Marin

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Origin

House of Representatives

2021-2022 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Designates November 22 of each year as "Kimchi Day" in Georgia by adding a new Code section (1-4-25) to the state's holidays and observances chapter
  • Recognizes Korea as the country of origin of kimchi and notes that South Korea already celebrates November 22 as "Kimchi Day"
  • Cites UNESCO's 2013 recognition of "kimjang," Korea's traditional kimchi preparation and preservation process, as an Intangible Cultural Heritage item
  • Notes a 222 percent increase in food products launched between 2014 and 2018 with "Korea" or "Korean" in the product name, reflecting growing popularity of Korean cuisine in the United States
  • Highlights kimchi's nutritional value as a source of probiotics, vitamins A, C, and K, and other nutrients that may contribute to lower rates of stroke, cancer, diabetes, and heart disease

Legislative Description

Holidays and observances; November 22 designated Kimchi Day in Georgia; provide

Last Action

House Second Readers

3/8/2022

Committee Referrals

State Planning and Community Affairs3/4/2022

Full Bill Text

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