Why 3/5: Establishes new policy for invasive species management on state land, with a review and plan development required.
The bill prohibits the Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) from planting invasive species on state highway rights-of-way and requires VDOT to review current invasive plant prevalence and develop a plan for their removal and ongoing management. This operational change aims to protect native ecosystems and biodiversity by preventing the spread of harmful plants along state roads.
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Rules suspended
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Constitutional reading dispensed Block Vote (on 2nd reading) (40-Y 0-N 0-A)
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Passed by for the day Block Vote (Voice Vote)
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Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (HB88)
Third reading
Read third time
Passed a chamber
Passed Senate (37-Y 0-N 0-A)
Enrolled
Enrolled
Passed a chamber
Bill text as passed House and Senate (HB88ER)
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Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (HB88)
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Passed a chamber
Signed by Speaker
Passed a chamber
Signed by President
Enrolled
Enrolled Bill communicated to Governor on March 10, 2026
Sent to the Governor
Governor's Action Deadline 11:59 p.m., April 13, 2026
Signed into law
Approved by Governor-Chapter 63 (effective 7/1/2026)
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Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0063)