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NJ S2740
Bill
Status
2/15/2024
Primary Sponsor
Nilsa Cruz-Perez
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AI Summary
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Designates the blueberry muffin as the official New Jersey State Muffin, effective immediately upon enactment
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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
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Highlights New Jersey's position as a top-five blueberry producer nationally, generating approximately 50 million pounds worth an estimated $70 million annually
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Acknowledges Hammonton in Atlantic County as the "Blueberry Capital of the World"
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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