SB171 Alabama 2021 Session

Updated Feb 26, 2026

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Summary

Primary Sponsor: Garlan GudgerSenator
Republican
Co-Sponsors: Tom Butler Sam Givhan Andrew Jones Arthur Orr
Session: Regular Session 2021
Title: Sweet potato, official state vegetable, designated
Summary: SB171 designates the sweet potato as Alabama's official state vegetable and becomes effective once the governor signs the bill into law.
What This Bill Does
It designates the sweet potato as Alabama's official state vegetable. It explains why, highlighting the crop's large production, economic value, and cultural role in the state. It takes effect immediately after the governor signs it into law.

Who It Affects
Alabama farmers and the agricultural sector, especially those who grow sweet potatoes, who may gain a symbolic recognition of their crop
Alabama residents and the culinary community, who may reference and celebrate the sweet potato as part of state culture and identity

Key Provisions
Section 2 designates the sweet potato as the official state vegetable of Alabama.
Section 3 provides that the act takes effect immediately after passage and approval by the Governor.
Section 1 contains findings about Alabama's production, economic value, soil suitability, and cultural significance of sweet potatoes to justify the designation.

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