South Carolina General Assembly
115th Session, 2003-2004

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Bill 3233

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INTRODUCED

January 30, 2003

H. 3233

Introduced by Reps. Talley, Altman, Walker and Clemmons

S. Printed 1/30/03--S.

Read the first time January 30, 2003.

            

A BILL

TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 1-1-704 SO AS TO DESIGNATE GOLDENROD THE OFFICIAL STATE WILDFLOWER.

Whereas, the Goldenrod is a strong, fibrous perennial found in meadows, fields, and along roadsides which grows in full sun to part shade needing only average moisture, making it a very tough and durable plant; and

Whereas, Goldenrod, contrary to popular belief, does not cause allergies to act up as the Goldenrod pollen is too heavy to blow in the wind; and

Whereas, the bright yellow flowers are very long lasting and the bloom time is very long with the plant forming a dense clump that can be divided, and is self sowing, allowing the plant to multiply every year; and

Whereas, Goldenrod, when cut back, produces more blooms than usual; and

Whereas, the ubiquitous Goldenrod, so familiar to South Carolinians in every generation, is an ideal candidate for the exalted position of "official state wildflower". Now, therefore,

Be it enacted by the General Assembly of the State of South Carolina:

SECTION    1.    Article 9, Chapter 1, Title 1 of the 1976 Code is amended by adding:

"Section 1-1-704.    Goldenrod (solidago altissima) is the official state wildflower."

SECTION    2.    This act takes effect upon approval by the Governor.

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