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House Bill 802 designates the Purple Pitcherplant (Sarracenia purpurea) as the State carnivorous plant of Maryland. The bill adds a new section to the General Provisions Article stating that the Purple Pitcherplant is the official state carnivorous plant and makes a corresponding renumbering of nearby sections in that article to accommodate the new provision.
The measure is largely symbolic and does not create regulatory requirements, penalties, or programmatic changes. Its legal effect is limited to Maryland’s state designations statute, where it adds the Purple Pitcherplant to the list of official state symbols and adjusts section numbering in the Annotated Code.
Because the bill is a state-symbol designation, the general sentiment around it is likely positive and noncontroversial. No committee transcripts or recorded votes were provided, and the text itself suggests a ceremonial bill intended to recognize a native plant rather than address a policy dispute.
There is little apparent contention in the bill text. The only technical change is the renumbering of existing General Provisions sections to make room for the new designation. Any discussion would likely focus on the appropriateness of the Purple Pitcherplant as a state symbol, but no opposition or competing viewpoints are reflected in the provided materials.
HB0802 amends the Maryland General Provisions Article by adding Section 7-302 to designate the Purple Pitcherplant as the State carnivorous plant and renumbering existing sections 7-302 through 7-310 to 7-303 through 7-311. The bill affects state law only by creating an official state designation and making a conforming code renumbering; it does not alter substantive rights, duties, or agency authority.
The bill appears to be received as a ceremonial, low-conflict measure. With no committee transcript or vote record provided, there is no evidence of opposition, and the subject matter suggests broad, likely bipartisan or unanimous support typical of state-symbol bills. The tone of the legislation is celebratory and educational rather than regulatory.
No notable contention is evident in the bill text or the provided legislative history. The only possible point of discussion is whether the Purple Pitcherplant is the appropriate species to serve as Maryland’s official carnivorous plant, but no competing proposal, fiscal concern, or policy objection is shown in the materials provided.