2020 -- H 7487 | |
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STATE OF RHODE ISLAND | |
IN GENERAL ASSEMBLY | |
JANUARY SESSION, A.D. 2020 | |
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A N A C T | |
RELATING TO STATE AFFAIRS AND GOVERNMENT -- STATE EMBLEMS | |
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Introduced By: Representatives Cortvriend, Donovan, Fogarty, Speakman, and Knight | |
Date Introduced: February 06, 2020 | |
Referred To: House Special Legislation | |
It is enacted by the General Assembly as follows: | |
1 | SECTION 1. Chapter 42-4 of the General Laws entitled "State Emblems" is hereby |
2 | amended by adding thereto the following section: |
3 | 42-4-22. State coral. |
4 | The coral commonly known as "Northern Star Coral" (Astrangia poculata) is designated |
5 | as the official state coral. |
6 | SECTION 2. This act shall take effect upon passage. |
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EXPLANATION | |
BY THE LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL | |
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RELATING TO STATE AFFAIRS AND GOVERNMENT -- STATE EMBLEMS | |
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1 | This act would designate "Northern Star Coral" as the official state coral. |
2 | This act would take effect upon passage. |
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