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40 bills for “State symbols”.
Special license plates; International Symbol of Access; provide issuance to current and former members of the General Assembly for qualified applicants
Summary by Georgia Commons: A Georgia House bill would let current and former members of the General Assembly who qualify for disability parking plates get a special version combining that legislative plate with the International Symbol of Access.
… to provide for the issuance of special license plates that display the International Symbol of Access upon the special license plate issued to current and former members of …
State symbols; change state floral emblem to sweetbay magnolia
Summary by Georgia Commons: A Georgia House bill would replace the Cherokee rose with the sweetbay magnolia as the state's official floral emblem, updating a section of state law that has designated the flower symbol.
… 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 …
State symbols; Georgia state chicken wing flavor; designate lemon pepper
Summary by Georgia Commons: A Georgia House bill would name lemon pepper as the state's official chicken wing flavor, adding it to the list of official Georgia state symbols alongside things like the peach and the peanut.
… Article 3 of Chapter 3 of Title 50 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to other state symbols, is amended by adding a new Code section …
State symbols; cotton as official state fabric; designate
Summary by Georgia Commons: House Bill 1310 designates cotton as Georgia's official state fabric, adding a new section to Georgia law listing state symbols.
… Article 3 of Chapter 3 of Title 50 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to other state symbols, is amended by adding a new Code section …
State symbols; pineywoods cattle as official Georgia heritage cattle breed; designate
Summary by Georgia Commons: A Georgia House bill would designate pineywoods cattle as the state's official heritage cattle breed, recognizing the animal's long history in Georgia and the Southeast.
… Article 3 of Chapter 3 of Title 50 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to other state symbols, is amended by adding a new Code section …
State symbols; marsh tacky horse as official Georgia heritage horse breed; designate
Summary by Georgia Commons: House Bill 466 would name the marsh tacky horse Georgia's official heritage horse breed and the pineywoods cattle its official heritage cattle breed, recognizing their historical role in the state.
… Article 3 of Chapter 3 of Title 50 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to other state symbols, is amended by adding a new Code section …
State symbols; designate collard greens as official state greens; potlikka as official state dipping sauce of the official state bread
Summary by Georgia Commons: A Georgia House bill would name collard greens the official state greens and 'potlikka,' the liquid from cooking them, the official state dipping sauce for cornbread, Georgia's official state bread.
… Article 3 of Chapter 3 of Title 50 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to other state symbols, is amended by adding a new Code section …
Georgia Native Plant Month; designate April of each year
Summary by Georgia Commons: Senate Bill 240 would designate April as Georgia Native Plant Month and replace the Cherokee rose with the sweetbay magnolia as Georgia's official state flower.
… 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 …
Holidays and observances; April of each year as Georgia Native Plant Month; designate
Summary by Georgia Commons: A Georgia House bill would designate April as Georgia Native Plant Month and replace the Cherokee rose with the sweetbay magnolia as the state's official floral emblem.
… 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 …
Laotian American community in Georgia; honoring Airavata flag; commend
Summary by Georgia Commons: A Georgia House resolution commends the Laotian American community for its contributions to the state and formally honors the Airavata flag as a symbol of Laotian heritage.
… be recognized as a symbol of the Laotian American community, celebrating their journey, resilience, and contributions to the diverse fabric of this state and the nation. NOW, THEREFORE …
Eric's Law; enact
Summary by Georgia Commons: House Bill 954, called Eric's Law, would let Georgians with a nonapparent physical or mental disability request a symbol on their driver's license and later have it removed, with the request itself kept confidential.
… state verifying such diagnosis. (b) <ins>Any applicant with a physical or mental disability which is not immediately obvious or visible may request to have a symbol placed …
State Flag, Seal, and Other Symbols; protection of government statues, monuments, plaques, banners, and other commemorative symbols; revise provisions
Summary by Georgia Commons: A Georgia Senate bill would toughen the state's monument protection law, letting almost anyone sue over damaged or removed statues and monuments, waiving state sovereign and officer immunity, and requiring a public registry of all monuments on government property.
… Chapter 3 of Title 50 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to state flag, seal, and other symbols, is amended by revising subsections (b) and (c …
Holidays; April of each year as Georgia Native Plant Month; designate
Summary by Georgia Commons: A Georgia House bill would officially designate April of each year as Georgia Native Plant Month, adding a new symbolic observance to state law.
House Bill 444 By: Representatives Silcox of the 53rd, Gaines of the 120th, Jones of the 47th, Reeves of the 99th, and Hilton of the 48th A BILL …
State symbols; Brunswick stew as the official state stew; designate
Summary by Georgia Commons: House Bill 233 designates Brunswick stew as Georgia's official state stew and cornbread as the official state bread, creates a 'National Sugarcane Syrup Day,' and tightens a law barring companies tied to foreign adversaries from state contracts.
… Cornbread is designated as the official Georgia state bread." </ins> PART IV SECTION 4-1. Title 50 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to state government …
Original 33 Memorial Act; enact
Summary by Georgia Commons: House Bill 303 directs the state to place a monument on the Georgia capitol grounds or another prominent site honoring the Original 33, the Black legislators expelled from the General Assembly in 1868, once private funding is available.
… Chapter 3 of Title 50 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to state flag, seal, and other symbols, is amended by adding a new article to …
Laotian American community in Georgia; commend
Summary by Georgia Commons: A Georgia Senate resolution commends the Laotian American community for its contributions to the state and formally honors the Airavata flag as a symbol of Laotian heritage.
… be recognized as a symbol of the Laotian American community, celebrating their journey, resilience, and contributions to the diverse fabric of this state and the nation. NOW, THEREFORE …
State symbols; cornbread as official state bread; designate
Summary by Georgia Commons: A Georgia House bill would create a new Georgia Music Office inside the Department of Economic Development to promote the state's music industry and certify "Music Friendly" cities and counties.
… 50-7-131. (a) There is established the Georgia Music Office to facilitate the growth of Georgia's music industry in communities across this state through state-wide …
State government; provide placement of Revolutionary War Patriots marker on state capitol building grounds and state archives building grounds
Summary by Georgia Commons: A Georgia Senate substitute for HB 254 would authorize a privately funded monument to Justice Clarence Thomas at the Nathan Deal Judicial Center and Revolutionary War Patriots markers at the state capitol and state archives grounds.
… Chapter 3 of Title 50 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to state flag, seal, and other symbols, is amended by adding two new articles to …
State flag, seal, and other symbols; protection of government statues and monuments; revise provisions
Summary by Georgia Commons: A House committee substitute would expand Georgia's law protecting government monuments and statues, adding privately owned monuments, creating a state registry, and waiving sovereign and qualified immunity for violations.
… Chapter 3 of Title 50 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to state flag, seal, and other symbols, is amended by revising subsections (b) and (c …
Freedom; recognize
Summary by Georgia Commons: A Senate resolution honors Freedom, the live bald eagle mascot of Georgia Southern University, who died on March 29, 2025, and offers condolences to the university community.
… Raptor Center, where he served as a living symbol of the university's spirit and commitment to wildlife conservation; and WHEREAS, Freedom inspired thousands annually through his majestic …
Union County; Sorghum Capital of Georgia; recognize
Summary by Georgia Commons: A Georgia House resolution recognizes Union County as the Sorghum Capital of Georgia, honoring its long history of sorghum syrup production and its annual sorghum festival.
… Union County have contributed greatly to the tourism and economic impact in the State of Georgia. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that the …
Georgia SAFE (Support and Awareness for Fair Encounters) Act; enact
Summary by Georgia Commons: House Bill 752 would create a 'Peach Envelope Program' in Georgia to help police, firefighters, and paramedics communicate with people whose conditions make communication difficult, and would let drivers add a license symbol noting such a condition.
… The department shall provide any individual who requests a special symbol on his or her driver's license pursuant </ins> <ins>to subsection (b) of Code Section 40 …
Observance of Diwali; cultural, spiritual, and community significance; recognize
Summary by Georgia Commons: A Georgia House resolution formally commends and celebrates the observance of Diwali, recognizing its cultural, spiritual, and community significance across the state.
… people across diverse faiths including Hindus, Sikhs, Jains, and Buddhists; and WHEREAS, Diwali symbolizes the triumph of light over darkness, knowledge over ignorance, and good over evil, values …
"True Patriotism and Universal Student Access (TPUSA) Act"; enact
Summary by Georgia Commons: A Georgia Senate bill would guarantee public school students the right to organize and take part in political or philosophical student groups and activities on the same terms as other student clubs, and to wear political clothing or symbols under normal dress code rules.
… display messages or symbols are permitted under the school dress code. (g) Nothing in this Code section shall be construed to authorize the state or any political subdivision …
Capitol Art Standards Commission; placement of a monument in honor of the Honorable Clarence Thomas within the Nathan Deal Judicial Center; provide
Summary by Georgia Commons: A Georgia Senate bill would direct the Capitol Art Standards Commission to design and place a monument honoring U.S. Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas inside the Nathan Deal Judicial Center in Atlanta.
… Chapter 3 of Title 50 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to state flag, seal, and other symbols, is amended by adding a new article to …
Freedom; live bald eagle mascot of Georgia Southern University; condolences
Summary by Georgia Commons: A Georgia House resolution honors Freedom, the bald eagle mascot of Georgia Southern University who died in March 2025, and offers condolences on his passing.
… Raptor Center, where he served as a living symbol of the university's spirit and commitment to wildlife conservation; and WHEREAS, Freedom inspired thousands annually through his majestic …
1980 and 2026 United States Olympic Men's Hockey Teams; recognize
Summary by Georgia Commons: A Georgia Senate resolution honors the 1980 and 2026 United States Olympic Men's Hockey Teams for their gold medal victories and their symbolic role in unifying the country.
… WHEREAS, forty-six years ago, in a time of significant global and domestic challenge, a group of amateur collegiate players representing the United States faced impossible odds to …
Nunnally, Gladys; honoring the life and memory; condolences
Summary by Georgia Commons: A Georgia House resolution honors the life and memory of Gladys Nunnally and offers condolences to her family after her death.
… WHEREAS, the State of Georgia mourns the loss of one of its most distinguished citizens with the passing of Gladys Nunnally; and WHEREAS, she gave inspiration to many …
Dutch Day; recognize March 3, 2025
Summary by Georgia Commons: A Georgia Senate resolution recognized March 3, 2025, as Dutch Day at the state capitol, honoring the Dutch community's contributions to the state.
… Senator Still of the 48th A RESOLUTION Recognizing March 3, 2025, as Dutch Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes. WHEREAS, the State of Georgia holds …
Child Abuse Prevention Month; April 2025; recognize
Summary by Georgia Commons: A House resolution recognizes April 2025 as Child Abuse Prevention Month in Georgia, highlighting community efforts to prevent child abuse and support families.
… WHEREAS, children are vital to our state's future success, prosperity, and quality of life, as well as being our most vulnerable assets; and WHEREAS, all children deserve …
Gardner, Joanne Celeste Landrigan; commend
Summary by Georgia Commons: A Georgia House resolution formally commends Douglasville resident Joanne Celeste Landrigan Gardner for her family life and community contributions, with no changes to state law.
House Resolution 1264 By: Representatives New of the 40th, Alexander of the 66th, and Baker of the 64th A RESOLUTION Recognizing and commending Joanne Celeste Landrigan Gardner; and …
QuikTrip; recognize
Summary by Georgia Commons: A Georgia Senate resolution formally recognizes QuikTrip for donating money and supplies to Hurricane Helene relief efforts in Southeast Georgia.
… WHEREAS, the generous donations and efforts made by QuikTrip were vital in the recovery and restoration of the people and communities of State Senate District 19 in the …
Clayton County Day; March 26, 2025; recognize
Summary by Georgia Commons: A Georgia House resolution recognizes March 26, 2025 as Clayton County Day, honoring the county's history, institutions, and economy but making no changes to state law.
… 1858, the county was named for Augustine Smith Clayton, a judge and United States House of Representatives Member; and WHEREAS, Clayton County is home to the world's …
Eaton, Artemis; winning the Wrestling State Championship; commend
Summary by Georgia Commons: A Georgia House resolution commends Artemis Eaton, a North Forsyth High School student, for winning the state wrestling championship.
… WHEREAS, Artemis Eaton of North Forsyth High School earned the top title in the state with her win in the Wrestling State Championship; and WHEREAS, this stellar young …
Congenital Heart Defect Awareness Week at the state capitol; 02/07-14/26; recognize
Summary by Georgia Commons: A Georgia House resolution designates February 7-14, 2026 as Congenital Heart Defect Awareness Week at the state capitol, drawing attention to the most common birth defect.
… Recognizing February 7-14, 2026, as Congenital Heart Defect Awareness Week at the state capitol; and for other purposes. WHEREAS, congenital heart defects are one of the most …
Turner Syndrome Awareness Month; February 2026; recognize
Summary by Georgia Commons: A Georgia House resolution would recognize February 2026 as Turner Syndrome Awareness Month, aiming to raise public awareness about the chromosomal disorder and its health effects.
House Resolution 1419 By: Representatives Martin of the 49th, Hugley of the 141st, Jones of the 47th, and Cooper of the 45th A RESOLUTION Recognizing February 2026 as …
National Birth Defects Prevention Month; January of each year; recognize
Summary by Georgia Commons: A Georgia House resolution would formally recognize January of each year as National Birth Defects Prevention Month and ask the Governor to issue an annual proclamation.
… month of January in the State of Georgia as National Birth Defects Prevention Month and call upon the people in the State of Georgia to observe the month …
Grant, Lewis; commend
Summary by Georgia Commons: A Georgia House resolution recognizes and commends Atlanta musician Lewis Grant for his decades-long career in music and his contributions to the state's culture.
… this extraordinary Georgian has contributed innumerably to the culture and music of the state, making it abundantly fitting and proper that he is honored. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT …
Worley, Officer Brantley; commend
Summary by Georgia Commons: A Georgia House resolution commends Officer Brantley Worley of the McCaysville Police Department for his service and for the injuries he suffered while on duty, and offers him well wishes for his recovery.
… WHEREAS, Officer Brantley Worley faithfully serves the state of Georgia as the Captain of McCaysville Police Department and a member of Pickens County Fire and Rescue; and WHEREAS …
Honda Georgia Transmission Plant; commend
Summary by Georgia Commons: A Senate resolution commends the Honda Georgia Transmission Plant in Tallapoosa on its 20th anniversary, recognizing its economic and community role in Haralson County.
… 600 million in cumulative capital investments; and WHEREAS, the plant produces Honda's state-of-the-art 10-speed automatic transmissions and has an annual production capacity of …