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Introduced
03/19/2024
03/19/2024
In Committee
04/16/2024
04/16/2024
Crossed Over
Passed
05/02/2024
05/02/2024
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
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 benefits of Little Bluestem, noting its role in maintaining healthy ecosystems, combating drought and soil erosion, and providing food and habitat for various organisms. It also recognizes the aesthetic value of Little Bluestem's distinctive foliage and seed heads. The bill explains that this designation aligns with existing conservation and restoration initiatives in Alabama, as the inclusion of Little Bluestem in such projects can aid in the rehabilitation of degraded ecosystems. The bill will become effective on October 1, 2024.
Committee Categories
Business and Industry, Government Affairs
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
Enacted (on 05/09/2024)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://alison.legislature.state.al.us/bill-search |
| BillText | https://alison.legislature.state.al.us/files/pdf/SearchableInstruments/2024RS/SB225-int.pdf |
| BillText | https://www.legislature.state.al.us/pdf/SearchableInstruments/2024RS/SB225-enr.pdf |
| Fiscal Note - As Passed First Chamber | https://www.legislature.state.al.us/pdf/SearchableInstruments/2024RS/FiscalNotes/FN-XWKQ7EE-2.pdf |
| Fiscal Note - As Introduced | https://www.legislature.state.al.us/pdf/SearchableInstruments/2024RS/FiscalNotes/FN-XWKQ7EE-1.pdf |
| BillText | https://www.legislature.state.al.us/pdf/SearchableInstruments/2024RS/SB225-int.pdf |
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