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Introduced
02/10/2026
02/10/2026
In Committee
02/10/2026
02/10/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
The purpose of this bill is to designate the Bradford Peat Pear (Pyrus calleryana) to be a noxious weed.
AI Summary
This bill adds the Bradford Pear tree, scientifically known as Pyrus Calleryana, to the state's list of noxious weeds, meaning it is now officially recognized as a plant that is detrimental to agriculture in West Virginia.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs
Sponsors (7)
Ray Canterbury (R)*,
Bill Anderson (R),
Roy Cooper (R),
Roger Hanshaw (R),
Scot Heckert (R),
Gary Howell (R),
John Williams (D),
Last Action
To House Government Organization (on 02/10/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=5426&year=2026&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill |
| BillText | http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/bills_text.cfm?billdoc=hb5426%20intr.htm&yr=2026&sesstype=RS&i=5426 |
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