HB98 Alabama 2014 Session

Updated Feb 27, 2026

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Summary

Primary Sponsor: Jim Patterson
Republican
Session: Regular Session 2014
Title: Queen honey bee designated as the Official State Agriculture Insect of Alabama, Sec. 1-2-24 am'd.
Summary: HB98 would designate the queen honey bee as Alabama's official agriculture state insect, replacing the monarch butterfly designation.
What This Bill Does
It amends the state's code (Section 1-2-24) to name the queen honey bee as the official agriculture insect for Alabama. It states the act becomes effective immediately after passage and the governor's approval. This change would replace the monarch butterfly's previous designation with the queen honey bee as the official agriculture insect.

Who It Affects
Beekeeping and agricultural community: gain formal recognition for the queen honey bee as Alabama's official agriculture insect, which could influence state branding and education.
Students, educators, and residents: may see the queen honey bee used as a symbol in school materials and state communications.

Key Provisions
Amends Section 1-2-24, Code of Alabama 1975, to designate the queen honey bee as the official agriculture insect for Alabama.
Effective immediately upon passage and approval by the Governor.

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Subjects: State Symbols