HJR379 Alabama 2014 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

David SessionsSenator

Republican

Co-Sponsors

Greg BurdineJames E. BuskeyMac ButtramJoe FaustChad FincherJoe HubbardRon JohnsonMike JonesRichard J. LairdSteve McMillanJohn MerrillJim PattersonRod ScottRandall SheddDaniel H. BomanK.L. BrownChris EnglandVictor GastonLynn GreerSteve HurstArtis McCampbellWilliam RobertsJohn W. RogersDavid StandridgeRandy WoodTerri CollinsCraig FordAlan HarperMike HillLawrence McAdoryMary Sue McClurkinDarrio MeltonMike MillicanPebblin W. WarrenPaul BeckmanAlan BootheBarbara Bigsby BoydMack N. ButlerMerika ColemanKen JohnsonWayne JohnsonWes LongBarry MooreCharles O. NewtonDimitri PolizosPatricia ToddAllen TreadawayDan WilliamsGeorge “Tootie” BandyMarcel BlackNapoleon BracyDickie DrakeTodd GreesonDexter GrimsleyMike HolmesMike HubbardThomas JacksonJoseph C. MitchellArthur PayneHarry ShiverMark TuggleMargie WilcoxJack WilliamsRichard BaughnElaine BeechJim CarnsRandy DavisPaul DeMarcoBerry ForteEd HenryPaul W. LeeThad McClammyJim McClendonMac McCutcheonJohn RobinsonOliver RobinsonHoward SanderfordAlan BakerDuwayne BridgesDonnie ChesteenMicky HammonAlvin HolmesRalph HowardJamie IsonRichard LindseyMary MooreJohnny Mack MorrowBecky NordgrenApril WeaverPhil WilliamsGreg WrenMike BallAdline ClarkeSteve ClouseDavid ColstonAllen FarleyJuandalynn GivanLaura HallJohn F. Knight JrBill PooleKerry RichLesley VanceKurt Wallace

Session

Regular Session 2014

Title

Cornbread, official state bread, named

Summary

HJR379 designates cornbread as the official state bread of Alabama.

What This Bill Does

If enacted, the resolution designates cornbread as Alabama's official state bread. It also cites cornbread's heritage and role in Alabama cuisine, including traditional preparation methods. The designation is ceremonial and does not create new laws or funding. It expresses blessings to Alabama homes that recognize and enjoy this staple.

Who It Affects

• Alabama residents and families, who gain a symbolic recognition of a traditional Alabama food tied to local heritage
• Alabama food producers and retailers, which may use the state designation in marketing and promotional materials

Key Provisions

• Designates cornbread as the official state bread of Alabama
• Extends blessings to every home in Alabama that recognizes, appreciates, and enjoys cornbread
• Acknowledges cornbread's heritage and traditional preparation as part of the justification for the designation

AI-generated summary using openai/gpt-5-nano on Feb 24, 2026. May contain errors — refer to the official bill text for accuracy.

Subjects

Resolutions, Designation