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SB184 Alabama 2016 Session

Updated Feb 24, 2026

Summary

Primary Sponsor
William “Bill” M. Beasley
William “Bill” M. BeasleySenator
Democrat
Session
Regular Session 2016
Title
Lane Cake, designated as official state dessert
Summary

Lane Cake is designated as Alabama's official state cake.

What This Bill Does

If enacted, the Lane Cake would be designated as the official state cake of Alabama. The designation notes that the Lane Cake originated in Clayton, Alabama. The act would take effect immediately after it is passed and approved by the Governor.

Who It Affects
  • Alabama residents and visitors — the Lane Cake would be recognized as the official state cake, linking state identity to a local dessert.
  • Clayton, Alabama community — the cake's origin is acknowledged in law, linking local history to the state symbol.
Key Provisions
  • Designates the Lane Cake, originated in Clayton, Alabama, as the official state cake of Alabama.
  • Becomes effective immediately after passage and approval by the Governor.
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

Bill Actions

S

Assigned Act No. 2016-309.

H

Signature Requested

S

Enrolled

S

Passed Second House

H

Motion to Read a Third Time and Pass adopted Roll Call 812

H

Beech motion to Table adopted Roll Call 811

H

Knight Amendment Offered

H

Third Reading Passed

H

Read for the second time and placed on the calendar

H

Read for the first time and referred to the House of Representatives committee on State Government

S

Motion to Read a Third Time and Pass adopted Roll Call 134

S

Third Reading Passed

S

Read for the second time and placed on the calendar

S

Read for the first time and referred to the Senate committee on Governmental Affairs

Bill Text

Download Introduced PDF

Votes

Motion to Read a Third Time and Pass

February 17, 2016 Senate Passed
Yes 20
No 4
Absent 11

Motion to Read a Third Time and Pass

April 28, 2016 House Passed
Yes 57
No 16
Abstained 5
Absent 27

Documents

Bill Text (Introduced) SB184 Alabama 2016 Session - Introduced

Source: Alabama Legislature