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HB14 • 2025

State symbols; cornbread as official state bread; designate

State symbols; cornbread as official state bread; designate

Vetoed

The latest official action shows the governor vetoed this bill. Check the bill history to see whether lawmakers later overrode that veto.

Sponsor
Carpenter, Kasey
Last action
2026-05-12
Official status
House Date Vetoed by Governor
Effective date
Not listed

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.

Bill History

  1. 2026-05-12 Georgia General Assembly

    House Date Vetoed by Governor

Official Summary Text

State symbols; cornbread as official state bread; designate