designating the apple cider doughnut the official doughnut of the state of New Hampshire.
Summary
HB 1390 designates the apple cider doughnut as the official state doughnut of New Hampshire. The bill adds a new section to RSA 3 establishing the apple cider doughnut as a state symbol, and it takes effect immediately upon passage.
The measure is largely ceremonial and does not create a regulatory program, funding obligation, or enforcement mechanism. Its primary function is to amend state law to recognize a new official symbol alongside other state designations.
Impact
HB 1390 would amend New Hampshire law by inserting a new section into RSA 3 to create an official state doughnut. The bill affects no private rights, licensing rules, taxes, or agency duties; its legal impact is limited to the state’s symbolic designations and the public recognition of the apple cider doughnut as an official state emblem.
Sentiment
Based on the bill text and the absence of recorded committee testimony or votes, the bill appears to be noncontroversial and lighthearted in nature. The sponsorship from multiple representatives and senators suggests at least some bipartisan or cross-chamber interest, but there is no evidence in the provided record of opposition or substantive debate.
Contention
No specific points of contention are reflected in the available materials. Because the bill is a symbolic designation, any disagreement would likely center on whether the legislature should create another official state symbol or whether the apple cider doughnut is the most appropriate choice, but no such objections appear in the transcripts or voting history provided.
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