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NJ S2740

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/15/2024

Primary Sponsor

Nilsa Cruz-Perez

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Origin

Senate

2024-2025 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Designates the blueberry muffin as the official New Jersey State Muffin, effective immediately upon enactment

  • Recognizes New Jersey's historical significance as the birthplace of commercial blueberry cultivation, developed by Elizabeth White and Frederick Coville at Whitesbog in Browns Mills in the early 1900s

  • Highlights New Jersey's position as a top-five blueberry producer nationally, generating approximately 50 million pounds worth an estimated $70 million annually

  • Acknowledges Hammonton in Atlantic County as the "Blueberry Capital of the World"

  • Notes the blueberry was already designated as New Jersey's official State Fruit in 2003

Legislative Description

Designates blueberry muffin as State Muffin.

State Government, Wagering, Tourism & Historic Preservation

Last Action

Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate State Government, Wagering, Tourism & Historic Preservation Committee

2/15/2024

Committee Referrals

State Government, Wagering, Tourism & Historic Preservation2/15/2024

Full Bill Text

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