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VA SB89

VA SB89
Powers of service districts; control of invasive plant species.


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Introduced
12/30/2025
In Committee
02/03/2026
Crossed Over
01/23/2026
Passed
Dead

Introduced Session

2026 Regular Regular Session

Bill Summary

Powers of service districts; control of invasive plant species. Allows a service district created within a locality to control the spread of any plant that is identified on the list of invasive plant species established by the Department of Conservation and Recreation.

AI Summary

This bill allows service districts, which are local government entities created to provide specific services, to control the spread of invasive plant species. Specifically, it amends existing law to grant these districts the power to manage plants identified on a list maintained by the Department of Conservation and Recreation, adding this to the list of services they can provide, which already includes things like water supply, garbage removal, and street cleaning.

Committee Categories

Agriculture and Natural Resources

Sponsors (2)

Last Action

House Agriculture, Chesapeake and Natural Resources Hearing (09:00:00 2/25/2026 House Committee Room B - 205) (on 02/25/2026)

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