WV SR55

Honeybees pollinate $15 billion worth of crops annually in the United States, with one-third of all food consumed depending on pollinator activity

West Virginia supports an estimated 16,000 honeybee colonies that produce at least 250,000 pounds of honey annually

The Senate formally recognizes honeybees' importance to West Virginia's agriculture and economy, and expresses continued support for beekeepers and pollinator-friendly policies

Notes that honeybees face threats from diseases, parasites, habitat loss, and environmental stressors, while overly restrictive local ordinances have created challenges for beekeepers

Directs the Clerk to forward the resolution to the Commissioner of Agriculture