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GA HR1329

Resolution

Status

Passed

3/4/2024

Primary Sponsor

Robert Dickey

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Origin

House of Representatives

2023-2024 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Recognizes March 2024 as Georgia Peanut Month at the state capitol and commends the Georgia peanut industry for its economic contributions
  • Georgia produced approximately 53% of the nation's total peanut supply in 2023, leading all states in peanut production
  • Georgia leads the nation in peanut exports, supplying nearly half of U.S. peanut exports and contributing more than $471 million to the nation's balance of trade
  • The peanut industry contributes an estimated $2 billion to the Georgia economy, supports more than 150,000 livelihoods, and sustains over 250 companies in warehousing, processing, manufacturing, and marketing
  • Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to distribute a copy of the resolution to the Georgia Peanut Commission

Legislative Description

Georgia peanut industry; commend; Georgia Peanut Month at the state capitol; March 2024; recognize

Last Action

House Read and Adopted

3/4/2024

Full Bill Text

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