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HB65 • 2025

State symbols; designate collard greens as official state greens; potlikka as official state dipping sauce of the official state bread

State symbols; designate collard greens as official state greens; potlikka as official state dipping sauce of the official state bread

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Sponsor
Moore, Angela
Last action
2026-02-25
Official status
House Committee Favorably Reported
Effective date
Not listed

Plain English Breakdown

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HB65: Designating Collard Greens and Potlikka as State Symbols

This bill makes collard greens the official state greens of Georgia and potlikka the official dipping sauce for the official state bread.

What This Bill Does

  • Designates collard greens as the official state greens.
  • Names potlikka as the official state dipping sauce for the official state bread.
  • Amends Article 3 of Chapter 3 of Title 50 in the Official Code of Georgia Annotated to include these symbols.

Who It Names or Affects

  • The state government agencies responsible for maintaining official state symbols.
  • Residents of Georgia who use or recognize these food items as cultural icons.

Terms To Know

Collard greens
A leafy green vegetable designated as the official state greens.
Potlikka
The cooking liquid from boiled collard greens, designated as the official dipping sauce for the state bread.

Limits and Unknowns

  • Specific dates for when this law takes effect are not listed in the provided text.
  • The exact wording of the legislative findings and declarations is not included in the summary or excerpt.

Bill History

  1. 2026-02-25 Georgia General Assembly

    House Committee Favorably Reported

Official Summary Text

State symbols; designate collard greens as official state greens; potlikka as official state dipping sauce of the official state bread