Georgia · 2025-2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 65: State symbols; designate collard greens as official state greens; potlikka as official state dipping sauce of the official state bread
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 65 is a bill introduced in the Georgia House on January 15, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: State symbols; designate collard greens as official state greens; potlikka as official state dipping sauce of the official state bread. Primary sponsor: Angela Moore (Democratic), Kasey Carpenter (Republican), Emory Dunahoo (Republican), Karla Drenner (Democratic), Clint Crowe (Republican), Patty Marie Stinson (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (February 25, 2026): House Committee Favorably Reported.
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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 collard greens as the official state greens, with "potlikka" as the official state dipping sauce of the official state bread; to provide legislative findings and declarations; to provide for related matters; to provide for a contingent effective date and automatic repeal; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 3 · Republican 3
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Angela Moore | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 91 |
| Kasey Carpenter | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 4 |
| Emory Dunahoo | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 31 |
| Karla Drenner | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 85 |
| Clint Crowe | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 118 |
| Patty Marie Stinson | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 150 |
“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
- House Second Readers
- House First Readers
- House Hopper