HB 421 — Relating to state symbols; to designate the Yellowhammer Cookie as the official state cookie.
Last action — Enacted as 2023-357
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✓Introduced
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✓Passed House
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✓Passed Senate
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6Enacted
This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced May 02, 2023. Enacted.
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1 sponsor
1 primary, 0 co-sponsors signed on.
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Single-party support
Sponsorship is currently within one party (1 R).
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Cleared a recorded vote
Passed 2 recorded votes so far.
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Summary
State symbols, designated the Yellowhammer Cookie as the official state cookie
Bill Text
What changed in the latest version
64 added · 45 removedPlain-language change summary
The recent updates to HB 421 officially designate the Yellowhammer Cookie as Alabama's state cookie. The amendments also strengthen the bill by highlighting the importance of peanuts and pecans to the state's agricultural history, mentioning key figures like George Washington Carver and Alabama's significant peanut production. This change matters because it not only celebrates a beloved local treat but also acknowledges the cultural and agricultural heritage tied to these crops in Alabama.
HB421 INTRODUCEDENROLLED UQR9GD-1UQR9GD-2 By Representative Ingram RFD:
02-May-23 2023 Regular Session Page 0 UQR9GD-1HB421 05/02/2023Enrolled THREnrolled, (L)THRAn 2023-1781Act, 23 4Relating SYNOPSIS:to state symbols;
This bill would designate the Yellowhammer Cookie as the official state cookie.
8 A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT Relating to state symbols;
Page 1 HB421 INTRODUCED (5) The pecan is native to the State of Alabama and has been consumed in this region throughout human history.
(b) The Yellowhammer Cookie, which originated in Montgomery, Alabama, and prominently features peanuts and Page 1 HB421 Enrolled pecans, is designated as the official State Cookie of Alabama.
Page 2 HB421 Enrolled ________________________________________________ Speaker of the House of Representatives ________________________________________________ President and Presiding Officer of the Senate House of Representatives I hereby certify that the within Act originated in and was passed by the House 16-May-23.
John Treadwell Clerk Senate 24-May-23 Passed Page 3
Action History
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Enrolled
Sponsors
- Reed Ingram · Primary
Sponsorship breakdown
Export CSV (upgrade) →1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 139 not signed on
Sponsors (1)
Co-sponsors (0)
None.
Not signed on (139)
139 members have not signed on to this bill.
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Votes
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| R | 25 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| D | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Unaffiliated | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 34 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| % of votes cast | 100% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
How each member voted (34)
| Member | Party | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Greg J. Reed | — | Yea |
| Bobby D. Singleton | D | Yea |
| Kirk Hatcher | D | Yea |
| Linda Coleman-Madison | D | Yea |
| Merika Coleman | D | Yea |
| Robert Stewart | D | Yea |
| Rodger M. Smitherman | D | Yea |
| Vivian Davis Figures | D | Yea |
| William M. Beasley | D | Yea |
| Andrew Jones | R | Yea |
| April Weaver | R | Yea |
| Arthur Orr | R | Yea |
| Chris Elliott | R | Yea |
| Clyde Chambliss | R | Yea |
| Dan Roberts | R | Yea |
| David Sessions | R | Yea |
| Donnie Chesteen | R | Yea |
| Garlan Gudger | R | Yea |
| Gerald H. Allen | R | Yea |
| Greg Albritton | R | Yea |
| J. T. 'Jabo' Waggoner | R | Yea |
| Jack W. Williams | R | Yea |
| Jay Hovey | R | Yea |
| Josh Carnley | R | Yea |
| Keith Kelley | R | Yea |
| Lance Bell | R | Yea |
| Larry Stutts | R | Yea |
| Randy Price | R | Yea |
| Sam Givhan | R | Yea |
| Shay Shelnutt | R | Yea |
| Steve Livingston | R | Yea |
| Tim Melson | R | Yea |
| Tom Butler | R | Yea |
| Will Barfoot | R | Yea |
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
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| Unaffiliated | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| R | 69 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| D | 26 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 100 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| % of votes cast | 98% | 0% | 0% | 2% |
How each member voted (102)
Subjects
Frequently asked questions
- What does HB 421 do?
- State symbols, designated the Yellowhammer Cookie as the official state cookie
- Who sponsors HB 421?
- HB 421 is sponsored by Reed Ingram (R).
- What is the current status of HB 421?
- This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced May 02, 2023. Enacted.
- Where can I track HB 421?
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