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Committee holds hearings on state stew and state bread bills; votes expected next week
Summary
Lawmakers heard testimony on HB 233 (Brunswick stew as state stew) and HB 14 (cornbread as state bread). Both bills were heard and held for future votes, with sponsors coordinating on timing.
The Senate Economic Development Committee held hearings on two ceremonial or cultural-designation bills and did not take final votes.
Representative Jason Townsend presented House Bill 233, proposing Brunswick stew as the official state stew. “Brunswick still be the official state stew of Georgia,” Townsend said, noting the dish’s historical and economic ties to Brunswick and local festivals celebrating the stew.
Representative Carpenter described House Bill 14, which would designate cornbread as the state bread, and noted the item had been carried in the previous session and was delayed by unrelated language on a music bill. He said cornbread has longstanding regional significance and connections to Native American foodways.
Committee members asked light-hearted questions about recipe differences and ingredients (corn, cracklings, jalapeños). Sponsors agreed to meet informally during the week and the committee chair said both bills would be scheduled for votes at the committee’s next meeting.
No formal action was taken on either bill at this session; sponsors said votes are expected next Wednesday when the committee reconvenes.
