Georgia · 2025-2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 1013: State symbols; Georgia state chicken wing flavor; designate lemon pepper
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
HB 1013 is a bill introduced in the Georgia House on January 16, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: State symbols; Georgia state chicken wing flavor; designate lemon pepper. Primary sponsor: Eric Bell (Democratic), Dexter Sharper, Kasey Carpenter (Republican), David Huddleston (Republican), Mekyah McQueen (Democratic), Carl Gilliard (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (February 25, 2026): House Committee Favorably Reported By Substitute.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
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 designate lemon pepper as the official Georgia state chicken wing flavor; to provide for legislative findings and declarations; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 3 · Republican 2
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eric Bell | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 75 |
| Dexter Sharper | Primary sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Kasey Carpenter | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 4 |
| David Huddleston | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 72 |
| Mekyah McQueen | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 61 |
| Carl Gilliard | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 162 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- House Committee Favorably Reported By Substitute
- House Second Readers
- House First Readers
- House Hopper