HB 233 Georgia House · 2025-2026 Regular Session

State symbols; Brunswick stew as the official state stew; designate

Summary
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 Brunswick stew as the official state stew; to provide for legislative findings; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Bill status signed all 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2025
Committee Review
Mar 2025
House Passage
Feb 2025
Senate Passage
Apr 2025
Signed into Law
May 2025
Introduced Feb 4, 2025 Signed May 1, 2025
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What changed between versions

LC 39 4510/a HB 233/AP* · 4 edits
MODERATE
The bill was significantly expanded from a single symbol designation to a comprehensive package including three new state symbols, a new state holiday, and new contracting restrictions. The original version only designated Brunswick stew as the official state stew, while the new version adds National Sugarcane Syrup Day as a holiday, designates cornbread as the official state bread, and prohibits state agencies from contracting with companies owned by 'countries of concern' (specifically China).
Scope change
The bill's scope expanded from a single state symbol designation to include a new holiday, a second state symbol, and new procurement restrictions.
SCOPE

Added designation of the fourth Friday in November as 'National Sugarcane Syrup Day' to honor family farm traditions.

Reorganized the bill structure from a single section into four distinct parts covering different topics.

REQUIREMENT

Added designation of cornbread as the official Georgia state bread to recognize its historical and cultural significance.

Added a prohibition preventing state agencies from submitting proposals for contracts with companies owned or operated by foreign countries of concern.

Floor votes · Senate Apr 2, 2025 · House Feb 26, 2025

How they voted

511
Passed · 3 other
Total votes 55
Apr 2, 2025
D Democratic22
19 Yea 1 Nay 2
86% Yea
R Republican33
32 Yea 1
96% Yea
Vote distribution
All Yea All Nay Mixed No data
Full legislative history

Actions timeline

Total actions
18
Key actions
7
Committee
5
Amendments
1
May 1, 2025
Signed into law
Act 59
upper
May 1, 2025
Signed into law
House Date Signed by Governor
lower
Apr 4, 2025
Introduced
House Agreed Senate Amend or Sub
lower
Apr 2, 2025
Upper · Passed
Senate Passed/Adopted By Substitute
upper
Mar 31, 2025
Upper · Passed
Senate Committee Favorably Reported By Substitute
upper
Mar 25, 2025
Committee
Senate Recommitted
upper
Mar 20, 2025
Upper · Passed
Senate Committee Favorably Reported By Substitute
upper
Feb 27, 2025
Committee
Senate Read and Referred
upper
Feb 26, 2025
Lower · Passed
House Passed/Adopted
lower
Feb 20, 2025
Lower · Passed
House Committee Favorably Reported
lower
Feb 4, 2025
Introduced
House Hopper
lower
6 primary · 0 co-sponsors

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