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Committee advances bill to name rhubarb North Dakota’s state vegetable after family testimony

2175410 · January 30, 2025
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Summary

A family and several supporters testified in favor of House Bill 1334, which would designate rhubarb as the official state vegetable; the committee voted to advance the bill.

The House Political Subdivisions Committee voted to advance House Bill 1334 after testimony from the Steckler family and other supporters who described rhubarb’s place in North Dakota foodways and culture.

Representative Matt Heilman, sponsor of the constituent bill, told the committee he uploaded corrected testimony and introduced the measure at the family’s request. Members of the Steckler family — including…

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