Plain English Breakdown
The official status indicates the governor vetoed the bill on May 12, 2026. The source notes that it is unclear if lawmakers later overrode this veto.
HB14: Designating Cornbread as Georgia's Official State Bread
This bill proposed to name cornbread the official state bread of Georgia by amending existing laws, but it was vetoed by the governor.
What This Bill Does
- Proposes to designate cornbread as the official state bread of Georgia.
- Amends Article 3 of Chapter 3 of Title 50 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated regarding other state symbols.
- Includes legislative findings and declarations about the designation.
- Repeals any laws that conflict with this new symbol.
Who It Names or Affects
- The State of Georgia's official list of state symbols.
Terms To Know
- Vetoed
- An action where the governor refuses to sign a bill, preventing it from becoming law unless lawmakers override the decision.
- Official Code of Georgia Annotated
- The collection of current laws passed by the state legislature in Georgia.
Limits and Unknowns
- It is unknown if lawmakers will vote to override the governor's veto.
- Because the bill was vetoed, it has not become law as of the last recorded action on May 12, 2026.