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VA SB155

Bill

Official Source

Status

Engrossed

1/26/2026

Primary Sponsor

Mark Peake

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Origin

Senate

2026 Regular Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Designates the brown-belted bumblebee (Bombus griseocollis) as Virginia's official state native pollinator
  • Amends § 1-510 of the Code of Virginia, which lists official emblems and designations of the Commonwealth
  • Creates a new "Native Pollinator" category separate from the existing state pollinator designation (Honey Bee)
  • Introduced by Senator Peake on January 14, 2026, and referred to the Committee on General Laws and Technology

Legislative Description

Brown-belted bumblebee (Bombus griseocollis); designating as the official state native pollinator.

Last Action

Continued to next session in Rules (Voice Vote)

3/6/2026

Committee Referrals

Rules: Studies3/1/2026
Rules2/3/2026
General Laws and Technology1/7/2026

Full Bill Text

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