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SB98 Alabama 2020 Session

Updated Feb 26, 2026
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Summary

Primary Sponsor
Tom Butler
Tom ButlerSenator
Republican
Session
Regular Session 2020
Title
Sweet potato, official state vegetable, designated
Summary

The bill would designate the sweet potato as Alabama's official state vegetable.

What This Bill Does

If passed, the bill designates the sweet potato as Alabama's official state vegetable. It would take effect immediately after passage and the Governor's approval (or once it becomes law). The justification highlights Alabama's strong sweet potato production and its economic and culinary importance.

Who It Affects
  • Sweet potato farmers and producers in Alabama, who contribute to the state's economy and would be linked to the official state symbol.
  • Alabama residents and communities involved in agriculture, education, tourism, and cuisine, who may reference the sweet potato as part of state identity and culture.
Key Provisions
  • Designates the sweet potato as the official state vegetable of Alabama.
  • Provides that the act becomes effective immediately following passage and approval by the Governor (or upon becoming law).
AI-generated summary using openai/gpt-5-nano on Feb 23, 2026. May contain errors — refer to the official bill text for accuracy.
Subjects
State Symbols

Bill Actions

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Pending third reading on day 3 Favorable from Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry

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Read for the second time and placed on the calendar

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Read for the first time and referred to the Senate committee on Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry

Bill Text

Documents

Source: Alabama Legislature