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Introduced
02/21/2025
02/21/2025
In Committee
03/16/2026
03/16/2026
Crossed Over
03/03/2026
03/03/2026
Passed
Dead
04/02/2026
04/02/2026
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" to promote awareness of indigenous flora within the state, and it also changes the official state floral emblem from the Cherokee rose to the sweetbay magnolia (Magnolia virginiana).
Committee Categories
Agriculture and Natural Resources, Government Affairs
Sponsors (6)
Matt Brass (R)*,
Max Burns (R)*,
Bill Cowsert (R)*,
Randy Robertson (R)*,
Rick Williams (R)*,
Deborah Silcox (R),
Last Action
House Committee Favorably Reported (on 03/16/2026)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/70675 |
| BillText | https://www.legis.ga.gov/api/legislation/document/20252026/244714 |
| BillText | https://www.legis.ga.gov/api/legislation/document/20252026/243370 |
| BillText | https://www.legis.ga.gov/api/legislation/document/20252026/233452 |
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