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HB 145: State symbols; change state floral emblem to sweetbay magnolia

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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 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 repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA:

SECTION 1.

Article 3 of Chapter 3 of Title 50 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to other state symbols, is amended by revising Code Section 50-3-53, relating to state floral emblem, as follows:

"50-3-53.

The ~~Cherokee rose~~ sweetbay magnolia (Magnolia virginiana) is adopted as the floral emblem of the State of Georgia."

SECTION 2.

All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed.