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 <del>Cherokee rose</del> <ins>sweetbay magnolia (Magnolia virginiana)</ins> 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All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed.