HB145: State symbols; change state floral emblem to sweetbay magnolia

25 LC 46 0944 House Bill 145 By: Representatives Silcox of the 53rd, Hilton of the 48th, Jones of the 47th, Stephens of the 164th, and Reeves of the 99th A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT To amend Article 3 of Chapter 3 of Title 50 of the Official Cod e of Georgia Annotated,1 relating to other state symbols, so as to change the state flor al emblem to the sweetbay2 magnolia; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.3 BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA:4 SECTION 1.5 Article 3 of Chapter 3 of Title 50 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to other6 state symbols, is amended by revising Code Section 50-3-53, relating to state floral emblem,7 as follows:8 "50-3-53.9 The Cherokee rose sweetbay magnolia ( Magnolia virginiana) is adopted as the floral10 emblem of the State of Georgia."11 SECTION 2.12 All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed.13 H. B. 145 - 1 -