summary
Introduced
02/21/2025
02/21/2025
In Committee
02/20/2026
02/20/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2025-2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
AN ACT To amend Chapter 4 of Title 1 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to holidays and observances, so as to designate April of each year as Georgia Native Plant Month; 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 provide for a short title; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
AI Summary
This bill, also known as the "Caroline Romberg Silcox Act," designates April of each year as Georgia Native Plant Month, establishing a statewide observance to recognize and promote native flora. Additionally, it amends the state symbols by changing Georgia's official floral emblem from the Cherokee rose to the sweetbay magnolia (Magnolia virginiana). The Official Code of Georgia Annotated (OCGA) is the compilation of all laws of Georgia, and this bill proposes changes to specific sections within it that deal with holidays and observances (Title 1, Chapter 4) and other state symbols (Title 50, Chapter 3).
Committee Categories
Agriculture and Natural Resources
Sponsors (5)
Last Action
Senate Committee Favorably Reported By Substitute (on 02/20/2026)
Official Document
bill text
bill summary
Loading...
bill summary
Loading...
bill summary
| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/70675 |
| BillText | https://www.legis.ga.gov/api/legislation/document/20252026/243370 |
| BillText | https://www.legis.ga.gov/api/legislation/document/20252026/233452 |
Loading...