Georgia CommonsHB 955: Holidays and observances; April of each year as Georgia Native Plant Month; designate
Introduced version, the latest LegiScan holds · Last action February 25, 2026 · Introduced
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House Bill 955
By: Representatives Silcox of the 53rd, Jones of the 47th, Hilton of the 48th, Evans of the 57th, Donatucci of the 105th, and others
A BILL TO BE ENTITLED
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.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA:
SECTION 1.
This Act shall be known and may be cited as the "Caroline Romberg Silcox Act."
SECTION 2.
Chapter 4 of Title 1 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to holidays and observances, is amended by adding a new Code section to read as follows:
"1-4-28.
The month of April of each year is designated as 'Georgia Native Plant Month' in Georgia."
SECTION 3.
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 4.
All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed.