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AL SB225

AL SB225
State symbols; designate Little Bluestem as the official State Grass of Alabama.


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Introduced
03/19/2024
In Committee
04/16/2024
Crossed Over
Passed
05/02/2024
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
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)

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