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Introduced
02/27/2024
02/27/2024
In Committee
04/17/2024
04/17/2024
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
05/09/2024
05/09/2024
Introduced Session
Regular Session 2024
Bill Summary
State symbols; designate Little Bluestem as the official State Grass of Alabama.
AI Summary
This bill designates Little Bluestem (Schizachyrium scoparium), a warm-season grass native to Alabama, as the official State Native Grass of Alabama. The bill highlights the ecological and environmental benefits of Little Bluestem, such as maintaining biodiversity, combating drought and soil erosion, and contributing to the overall beauty of Alabama's landscapes. It also notes that the designation of Little Bluestem aligns with the state's existing conservation and ecological restoration initiatives. The bill will become effective on October 1, 2024.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Read for the Second Time and placed on the Calendar (on 04/18/2024)
Taxonomy
Government Operations
- ‐ National Symbols and Monuments
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location | Created |
|---|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://alison.legislature.state.al.us/bill-search | 02/27/2024 |
| Fiscal Note - As Passed First Chamber | https://www.legislature.state.al.us/pdf/SearchableInstruments/2024RS/FiscalNotes/FN-K3VPU55-2.pdf | 04/15/2024 |
| Fiscal Note - As Introduced | https://www.legislature.state.al.us/pdf/SearchableInstruments/2024RS/FiscalNotes/FN-K3VPU55-1.pdf | 03/01/2024 |
| BillText | https://www.legislature.state.al.us/pdf/SearchableInstruments/2024RS/HB229-int.pdf | 02/27/2024 |
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