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GA SB518

GA SB518
State Symbols; state floral emblem to the Sweetbay Magnolia; change


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Introduced
02/16/2024
In Committee
02/26/2024
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
03/28/2024

Introduced Session

2023-2024 Regular Session

Bill Summary

AN ACT To amend Article 3 of Chapter 3 of Title 50 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to other state symbols, so as to change the state floral emblem to the Sweetbay Magnolia; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

AI Summary

This bill amends the Georgia state code to change the state floral emblem from the Cherokee rose to the Sweetbay magnolia (Magnolia virginiana). It also repeals any conflicting laws, effectively replacing the previous state flower with the newly designated Sweetbay magnolia.

Committee Categories

Business and Industry

Sponsors (8)

Last Action

Senate Read Second Time (on 02/27/2024)

Taxonomy

Government Operations
  • ‐ National Symbols and Monuments

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Document Type Source Location Created
State Bill Page https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/67159 02/17/2024
BillText https://www.legis.ga.gov/api/legislation/document/20232024/224428 02/17/2024
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