HB88 Alabama 2015 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Joe Faust

Republican

Session

Regular Session 2015

Title

Brown shrimp, designated as official state crustacean

Summary

HB88 would designate the Brown Shrimp as Alabama's official state crustacean.

What This Bill Does

It designates the Brown Shrimp (Penaeus aztecus) as the official state crustacean, including its scientific classification (family Penaeidae, order Decapoda). The designation would take effect immediately after the bill is passed and the governor approves it, making the Brown Shrimp a recognized symbol of the state.

Who It Affects

• Alabama residents and educational audiences, who would encounter the Brown Shrimp as an official state symbol in materials and displays
• The Alabama seafood industry and cultural communities, which may reference or promote the Brown Shrimp as part of state branding and identity

Key Provisions

• Section 1 designates the Brown Shrimp, family Penaeidae, order Decapoda, species Penaeus aztecus, as the official State Crustacean of Alabama
• Section 2 states the act becomes effective immediately following passage and approval by the Governor, or upon it becoming 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