HB286 Alabama 2015 Session

Updated Feb 24, 2026

Summary

Primary Sponsor: Jim Patterson
Republican
Session: Regular Session 2015
Title: Queen honey bee designated as the Official State Agriculture Insect of Alabama
Summary: HB286 designates the queen honey bee as Alabama's official agricultural state insect.
What This Bill Does
If signed into law, the act makes the queen honey bee the official agricultural insect of Alabama. The designation takes effect immediately after the governor approves the bill, or once it becomes law by other means. It creates a symbolic recognition that may be used in state education and promotional materials, but the bill does not establish new programs or funding.

Who It Affects
Beekeepers and Alabama's agriculture sector, by officially recognizing the queen honey bee as the state's agricultural insect.
Alabama residents, educators, and students, who may see the symbol used in state materials and education about state symbols.

Key Provisions
Section 1 designates the queen honey bee as the official agricultural insect of Alabama.
Section 2 provides that the act becomes effective immediately after its passage and governor's approval (i.e., once it becomes law).

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