An Act designating the O-S Cross cabbage, commonly known as 'giant green cabbage,' as the official state vegetable; and providing for an effective date.
HB 202 designates giant cabbage (Brassica oleracea var. capitata) as Alaska's official state vegetable. The bill amends state code to formally include this designation and takes effect immediately upon enactment. This is a symbolic measure with no substantive policy changes or direct impact on residents or state programs.
Bill status
passed
3 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Apr 2025
Committee Review
May 2026
House Passage
May 2026
Senate Passage
Governor
Introduced Apr 22, 2025
Last action May 15, 2026
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What changed between versions
HB 202
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CSHB 202(STA)
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MINOR
The bill was amended from a standard House Bill to a Committee Substitute (CSHB), indicating it was revised by the House State Affairs Committee. The most significant substantive change is the renaming of the official state vegetable from generic 'giant cabbage' to the specific cultivar 'O-S Cross cabbage,' commonly known as 'giant green cabbage.' This change clarifies exactly which variety is being designated, ensuring the state recognizes a specific type of cabbage rather than a broad category.
Scope change
The scope of the designation was narrowed from a general variety of cabbage to a specific cultivar, 'O-S Cross cabbage,' to ensure precise legal identification of the official state vegetable.
DEFINITION
The specific variety of cabbage designated as the official state vegetable was changed from 'giant cabbage' to 'O-S Cross cabbage,' commonly known as 'giant green cabbage.'
TECHNICAL
The bill header was updated to reflect its status as a Committee Substitute (CSHB 202(STA)) rather than the original House Bill, and the sponsor list was adjusted to include Senators.
Floor votes
How they voted
This bill passed the House by voice vote (no roll call recorded).
Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
52
Key actions
6
Committee
4
May 15, 2026
Committee
(S) REFERRED TO RULES
upper
May 14, 2026
Upper · Passed
(S) Moved CSHB 202(STA) Out of Committee
upper
May 13, 2026
Lower · Passed
(H) TRANSMITTED TO (S)
lower
May 13, 2026
Lower · Passed
(H) PASSED Y38 E1 A1
lower
May 13, 2026
Lower · Passed
(H) STA CS ADOPTED UC
lower
May 8, 2026
Lower · Passed
(H) RETURNED TO RULES COMMITTEE
lower
Feb 3, 2026
Lower · Passed
(H) Moved CSHB 202(STA) Out of Committee
lower
1 primary · 22 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
DeLena Johnson
RRepublican
Co
Andy Josephson
DDemocratic
Co
Ashley Carrick
DDemocratic
Co
Becky Schwanke
RRepublican
Co
Bill Elam
RRepublican
Co
Cathy Tilton
RRepublican
Co
Dan Saddler
RRepublican
Co
Elexie Moore
RRepublican
Co
Elvi Gray-Jackson
DDemocratic
Co
Frank Tomaszewski
RRepublican
Co
Genevieve Mina
DDemocratic
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