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HB955 • 2025

Holidays and observances; April of each year as Georgia Native Plant Month; designate

Holidays and observances; April of each year as Georgia Native Plant Month; designate

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

Plain English Breakdown

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Designating April as Georgia Native Plant Month and Changing the State Flower

This bill designates April of each year as Georgia Native Plant Month and changes the state floral emblem to the sweetbay magnolia.

What This Bill Does

  • Sets aside April every year as Georgia Native Plant Month.
  • Changes the official state flower from its current symbol to the sweetbay magnolia.

Terms To Know

Georgia Native Plant Month
A designated time in April to recognize plants native to Georgia.
Sweetbay magnolia
The plant chosen as the new official floral emblem of Georgia.

Limits and Unknowns

  • The text does not list specific activities or events required during Native Plant Month.
  • The bill summary does not state when these changes will officially take effect after passing.

Bill History

  1. 2026-02-25 Georgia General Assembly

    House Committee Favorably Reported

Official Summary Text

Holidays and observances; April of each year as Georgia Native Plant Month; designate