Georgia · 2025-2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 145: State symbols; change state floral emblem to sweetbay magnolia
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- Introduced
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Plain-language summary
HB 145 is a bill introduced in the Georgia House on January 28, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: State symbols; change state floral emblem to sweetbay magnolia. Primary sponsor: Deborah Silcox (Republican), Scott Hilton (Republican), Jan Jones (Republican), Ron Stephens (Republican), Matt Reeves (Republican). Most recent recorded action (January 30, 2025): House Second Readers.
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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 change the state floral emblem to the sweetbay magnolia; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 5
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Deborah Silcox | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 53 |
| Scott Hilton | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 48 |
| Jan Jones | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 47 |
| Ron Stephens | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 164 |
| Matt Reeves | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 99 |
“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 Second Readers
- House First Readers
- House Hopper