Georgia CommonsHB 444: Holidays; April of each year as Georgia Native Plant Month; designate
Última acción: 12 de enero de 2026 · Senate Recommitted
A Georgia House bill would officially designate April of each year as Georgia Native Plant Month, adding a new symbolic observance to state law.
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En lenguaje claro
This bill amends Chapter 4 of Title 1 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, which lists the state's official holidays and observances. It adds a new Code section, 1-4-27, that names April of each year 'Georgia Native Plant Month' in Georgia. The bill does not create any new programs, funding, requirements, or penalties. It simply adds a symbolic designation to the state's list of observances. The bill also includes a standard clause repealing any conflicting laws.
Qué hace el proyecto de ley
- Adds a new Code section (O.C.G.A. § 1-4-27) to Georgia law designating April as 'Georgia Native Plant Month' each year.
- Creates a purely symbolic observance with no funding, agency duties, or enforcement mechanism attached.
- Repeals any existing laws that conflict with this new designation.
A quién afecta
The bill mainly affects the state's official calendar of observances rather than any specific group. Georgians interested in native plants, conservation groups, and state officials who track official designations may take note, but no individuals or businesses face new obligations.
Por qué importa
Because the bill creates only a symbolic monthly designation, its practical effect on daily life is minimal. It could raise public awareness of native plants and support related educational or conservation messaging, but it does not change any rights, duties, or funding.
Disposiciones clave
- Section 1 adds new Code section 1-4-27 to Chapter 4 of Title 1, stating that April of each year is designated 'Georgia Native Plant Month' in Georgia.
- Section 2 repeals any laws or parts of laws that conflict with this designation, a standard closing clause.
Del proyecto de ley
“The month of April of each year is designated as 'Georgia Native Plant Month' in Georgia.”
Cronología del estado
- Senate Recommitted (Senado)
- Senate Read Second Time (Senado)
- Senate Committee Favorably Reported (Senado)
- Senate Read and Referred (Senado)
- House Passed/Adopted (Cámara de Representantes)
- House Third Readers (Cámara de Representantes)
- House Committee Favorably Reported (Cámara de Representantes)
- House Second Readers (Cámara de Representantes)
Mostrar el historial completo (10 acciones)
- House First Readers (Cámara de Representantes)
- House Hopper (Cámara de Representantes)
Patrocinadores
- Deborah Silcox (R, HD-053)
- Houston Gaines (R, HD-120)
- Jan Jones (R, HD-047)
- Matt Reeves (R, HD-099)
- Scott Hilton (R, HD-048)
- Ricky Williams (R, SD-025)
Votaciones
- Votación: Cámara de Representantes26 de febrero de 2025
158 a favor, 3 en contra (5 sin votar, 14 ausentes)
Temas
- state holidays and observances
- native plants
- conservation awareness
- Georgia law