Virginia 2024 Regular Session Status: Enacted

SB 306 — Invasive plant species; requirements for retail sales.

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This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced January 09, 2024. Enacted.

Signed by Governor Glenn Youngkin (Republican) on March 09, 2024.

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Likely to advance 74% · moderate confidence

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  • 3 sponsors

    1 primary, 2 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Cleared a recorded vote

    Passed 8 recorded votes so far.

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Summary

Invasive plant species; retail sales; civil penalty. Requires, for the retail sale of any invasive plant species for outdoor use on a list established by the Department of Conservation and Recreation, a retail establishment to post in a conspicuous manner on the property located in proximity to each invasive plant display signage identifying such plant as invasive, educating consumers regarding invasive plant species, and encouraging consumers to ask about alternatives. The bill requires the Commissioner of Agriculture and Consumer Services to designate the format, size, and content of such signage no later than October 1, 2024, and requires the Commissioner to issue a stop sale order and mark or tag a plant in a conspicuous manner when an invasive plant is for sale at a retail establishment without appropriate signage. In such case, the bill requires the Commissioner to give written notice of a finding made to the owner, tenant, or person in charge of such retail establishment and requires the stop sale order issued to remain in effect until the required signage is posted. Any retail establishment that violates the provisions of the bill is subject to a civil penalty not to exceed $500. This bill is identical to HB 47.

Bill Text

What changed in the latest version

30 added · 37 removed

Plain-language change summary

The amended bill SB 306 establishes a list of invasive plant species that will be created by January 1, 2024, and it requires regular updates. It prohibits government agencies from planting or selling these invasive plants unless for specific scientific, educational, or agricultural purposes. The significant change is the requirement for retail stores to display clear signage about the invasive plants they sell, which must include a QR code linking to the state's invasive species list. This is important because it aims to educate consumers on invasive species and encourage them to consider alternatives, potentially helping to protect local ecosystems.

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SESSION HOUSE SUBSTITUTE 24108100D SENATE BILL NO.
SESSION ENROLLED VIRGINIA ACTS OF ASSEMBLY –– CHAPTER E An Act to amend and reenact § 10.1-104.6:2 of the Code of Virginia, relating to invasive plant species;
306 AMENDMENT IN THE NATURE OF A SUBSTITUTE (Proposed by the House Commion February 28, 2024)Chesapeake and Natural Resources (Patron Prior to Substitute––Senator Salim) A BILL to amend and reenact § 10.1-104.6:2 of the Code of Virginia, relating to invasive plant species;
retail sales;
Be it enacted by the General Assembly of Virginia:
civil penalty.
R [S 306] O Approved L L Be it enacted by the General Assembly of Virginia:
§ 10.1-104.6:2.
E A.
Invasive plant species;
The Department shall create a list of invasive plant species no later than January 1, 2024, and shall update such list at least every four years thereafter.
civil penalty.
B.
A.
No agency of the Commonwealth shall plant, sell, or propagate any plant on the list of invasive plants established in subsection A except when doing so is necessary for scientific or educational purposes or bona fide agricultural purposes, including the management, tilling, planting, or harvesting of agrC.
The Department shall create a list of invasive plant species no later than January 1, 2024, and shaB.
No retail establishment shall sell or offer for retail sale for outdoor use a plant that is on the list of invasive plants pursuant to subsection A unless such retail establishment posts, in a conspiSuous manner on the property located in proximity to each invasive plant display, signage identifying3such plant as invasive, educating consumers regarding invasive plant species, and encouraging consum6rs to ask about alternatives.
No agency of the Commonwealth shall plant, sell, or propagate any plant on the list of invasive plants established in subsection A except when doing so is necessary for scientific or educational purposes or bona fide agricultural purposes, including the management, tilling, planting, or harvesting of agricultural products.
R conjunction with the Virginia Invasive Species Working Group, as designated by § 2.2-220.2, the format, size, and content of the sign required by subsection C no later than October 1, 2024.
O of invasive plants pursuant to subsection A unless such retail establishment posts, in a conspicuous the list manner on the property located in proximity to each invasive plant display, signage identifying such plant as invasive, educating consumers regarding invasive plant species, and encouraging consumSrs to ask about alternatives.
conjunction with the Virginia Invasive Species Working Group, as designated by § 2.2-220.2, the format, size, and content of the sign required by subsection C no later than October 1, 2024.
The sign shall also include a QR code and a URL that links to the Department's invasive species list purSuant to invasive plants pursuant to subsection A does not meet the signage requirements of subsection C, the Commissioner shall (i) issue a stop sale order for such plant and (ii) mark or tag such plant in a conspicuous manner.
The sign shall also include a QR code and a URL that links to the Department's invasive species list pursuant to subsection A.
The Commissioner shall give written notice of a finding made under this B under this subsection shall remain in effect until the required signage is posted.A stop sale oSder issued E.
If the Commissioner finds that a plant for sale for outdoor use that is on the list of Commissioner shall (i) issue a stop sale order for such plant and (ii) mark or tag such plant in ahe conspicuous manner.
The Commissioner shall give written notice of a finding made under this subsection to the owner, tenant, or person in charge of the retail establishment.
A stop sale order issued under this subsection shall remain in effect until the required signage is posted.
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Action History

  1. Passed by for the day

  2. Vetoed by Governor

  3. Governor's Action Deadline 11:59 p.m., April 8, 2024

  4. Enrolled Bill Communicated to Governor on March 11, 2024

  5. Impact statement from DPB (SB306ER)

  6. Signed by President

  7. Signed by Speaker

  8. Bill text as passed Senate and House (SB306ER)

  9. Enrolled

  10. Title replaced 24108100D-H1

  11. House substitute agreed to by Senate (25-Y 13-N)

  12. VOTE: Passage (56-Y 41-N)

  13. Passed House with substitute (56-Y 41-N)

  14. Engrossed by House - committee substitute SB306H1

  15. Committee substitute agreed to 24108100D-H1

  16. Read third time

  17. Read second time

  18. Committee substitute printed 24108100D-H1

  19. Reported from Agriculture, Chesapeake and Natural Resources with substitute (16-Y 6-N)

  20. Subcommittee recommends reporting with substitute (9-Y 1-N)

  21. House subcommittee amendments and substitutes offered

  22. Assigned ACNR sub: Agriculture

  23. Referred to Committee on Agriculture, Chesapeake and Natural Resources

  24. Read first time

  25. Placed on Calendar

  26. Read third time and passed Senate (37-Y 3-N)

  27. Passed by for the day

  28. Engrossed by Senate - committee substitute SB306S1

  29. Committee substitute agreed to 24106629D-S1

  30. Reading of substitute waived

  31. Committee amendment rejected

  32. Read second time

  33. Impact statement from DPB (SB306S1)

  34. Constitutional reading dispensed (40-Y 0-N)

  35. Committee substitute printed 24106629D-S1

  36. Reported from Finance and Appropriations with substitute (15-Y 0-N)

  37. Rereferred to Finance and Appropriations

  38. Reported from Agriculture, Conservation and Natural Resources with amendment (10-Y 1-N)

  39. Senate committee, floor amendments and substitutes offered

  40. Senate committee, floor amendments and substitutes offered

  41. Impact statement from DPB (SB306)

  42. Referred to Committee on Agriculture, Conservation and Natural Resources

  43. Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/10/24 24102212D

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1 sponsors · 2 co-sponsors · 145 not signed on · 54 voted No

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (2)

Not signed on (145)

145 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Votes

House substitute agreed to by Senate (25-Y 13-N)

Passed 25 Yea · 13 Nay · 2 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Unaffiliated 251302
Total 251302
% of votes cast 63%33%0%5%
How each member voted (40)
Member Party Vote
Aaron R. Rouse — Yea
Angelia Williams Graves — Yea
Barbara A. Favola — Yea
Bill DeSteph — Yea
Bryce E. Reeves — Nay
Carroll Foy, Jennifer D. — Yea
Christie New Craig — Nay
Christopher T. Head — Nay
Danica A. Roem — Yea
David R. Suetterlein — Yea
David W. Marsden — Yea
Ebbin, Adam P. — Yea
Emily M. Jordan — Nay
Glen H. Sturtevant, Jr. — Nay
Hashmi, Ghazala F. — Yea
J.D. "Danny" Diggs — Yea
Jennifer B. Boysko — Yea
Jeremy S. McPike — Yea
L. Louise Lucas — Yea
Lamont Bagby — Yea
Lashrecse D. Aird — Yea
Mamie E. Locke — Yea
Mark D. Obenshain — Nay
Mark J. Peake — Yea
McGuire, John J., III — Nay
R. Creigh Deeds — Not Voting
Richard H. Stuart — Yea
Russet Perry — Yea
Ryan T. McDougle — Nay
Saddam Azlan Salim — Yea
Schuyler T. VanValkenburg — Yea
Scott A. Surovell — Yea
Stella G. Pekarsky — Yea
Subramanyam, Suhas — Yea
T. Travis Hackworth — Nay
Tammy Brankley Mulchi — Not Voting
Tara A. Durant — Nay
Timmy French — Nay
Todd E. Pillion — Nay
William M. Stanley, Jr. — Nay

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VOTE: Passage (56-Y 41-N)

Passed 55 Yea · 41 Nay · 3 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Unaffiliated 554103
Total 554103
% of votes cast 56%41%0%3%
How each member voted (99)
Member Party Vote
Adele Y. McClure — Yea
Alex Q. Askew — Yea
Alfonso H. Lopez — Yea
Amy J. Laufer — Yea
Anne Ferrell Tata — Nay
Arnold, Jonathan, E. P. — Not Voting
Atoosa R. Reaser — Yea
Batten, Amanda E. — Nay
Betsy B. Carr — Yea
Bill Wiley — Nay
Bonita G. Anthony — Yea
Briana D. Sewell — Yea
Bulova, David L. — Yea
C.E. Cliff Hayes, Jr. — Yea
Charniele L. Herring — Not Voting
Chris S. Runion — Nay
Convirs-Fowler, Kelly K. — Yea
Cordoza, A.C. — Nay
Coyner, Carrie E. — Nay
Dan I. Helmer — Yea
David A. Reid — Yea
Debra D. Gardner — Yea
Delores L. McQuinn — Yea
Delores Oates — Nay
Earley, Mark L., Jr. — Nay
Elizabeth B. Bennett-Parker — Yea
Ellen H. McLaughlin — Nay
Ennis, N. Baxter — Nay
Eric Phillips — Nay
Eric R. Zehr — Nay
Fowler, Hyland F."Buddy," Jr. — Nay
Freitas, Nicholas J. — Nay
Gilbert, C. Todd — Nay
Green, W. Chad — Yea
H. Otto Wachsmann, Jr. — Nay
Higgins, Geary — Not Voting
Holly M. Seibold — Yea
Irene Shin — Yea
Israel D. O'Quinn — Nay
Jackie H. Glass — Yea
James A. "Jay" Leftwich — Nay
James W. Morefield — Nay
Jason S. Ballard — Nay
Jeion A. Ward — Yea
Joseph P. McNamara — Nay
Joshua E. Thomas — Yea
Joshua G. Cole — Yea
Kannan Srinivasan — Yea
Karen Keys-Gamarra — Yea
Karrie K. Delaney — Yea
Kathy K.L. Tran — Yea
Katrina Callsen — Yea
Kent, Hillary Pugh — Nay
Knight, Barry D. — Nay
Laura Jane Cohen — Yea
LeVere Bolling, Destiny — Yea
Lovejoy, Ian T. — Nay
Luke E. Torian — Yea
M. Keith Hodges — Nay
Maldonado, Michelle Lopes — Yea
Marcia S. "Cia" Price — Yea
Marcus B. Simon — Yea
Marshall, Daniel W., III — Nay
Marty Martinez — Yea
Michael B. Feggans — Yea
Michael J. Jones — Yea
Michael J. Webert — Nay
Mike A. Cherry — Nay
Milde, Paul V. — Yea
Mundon King, Candi — Yea
Nadarius E. Clark — Yea
Obenshain, Chris — Nay
Orrock, Robert D., Sr. — Nay
Owen, David — Nay
Patrick A. Hope — Yea
Paul E. Krizek — Yea
Phil M. Hernandez — Yea
Phillip A. Scott — Nay
R. Lee Ware — Nay
Rae Cousins — Yea
Richard C. "Rip" Sullivan, Jr. — Yea
Robert S. Bloxom, Jr. — Yea
Rodney T. Willett — Yea
Rozia A. Henson, Jr. — Yea
Sam Rasoul — Yea
Scott A. Wyatt — Nay
Shelly A. Simonds — Yea
Sickles, Mark D. — Yea
Taylor, Kim A. — Yea
Terry G. Kilgore — Nay
Terry L. Austin — Yea
Thomas A. Garrett, Jr. — Nay
Thomas C. Wright, Jr. — Nay
Timothy P. Griffin — Nay
Tony O. Wilt — Yea
Vivian E. Watts — Yea
Wendell S. Walker — Nay
Will Davis — Nay
Wren M. Williams — Nay

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Reported from Agriculture, Chesapeake and Natural Resources with substitute (16-Y 6-N)

Passed 16 Yea · 6 Nay
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Unaffiliated 16600
Total 16600
% of votes cast 73%27%0%0%
How each member voted (22)
Member Party Vote
Alfonso H. Lopez — Yea
Amy J. Laufer — Yea
Bulova, David L. — Yea
Charniele L. Herring — Yea
Chris S. Runion — Yea
Dan I. Helmer — Yea
Fowler, Hyland F."Buddy," Jr. — Yea
Jackie H. Glass — Yea
Kathy K.L. Tran — Yea
Kent, Hillary Pugh — Nay
Marshall, Daniel W., III — Nay
Michael J. Webert — Nay
Nadarius E. Clark — Yea
Orrock, Robert D., Sr. — Nay
Paul E. Krizek — Yea
Phil M. Hernandez — Yea
R. Lee Ware — Nay
Robert S. Bloxom, Jr. — Yea
Rodney T. Willett — Yea
Shelly A. Simonds — Yea
Thomas C. Wright, Jr. — Nay
Tony O. Wilt — Yea

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Subcommittee recommends reporting with substitute (9-Y 1-N)

Passed 9 Yea · 1 Nay · 1 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Unaffiliated 9101
Total 9101
% of votes cast 82%9%0%9%
How each member voted (11)
Member Party Vote
Alfonso H. Lopez — Not Voting
Amy J. Laufer — Yea
Chris S. Runion — Yea
Dan I. Helmer — Yea
Fowler, Hyland F."Buddy," Jr. — Yea
Jackie H. Glass — Yea
Michael J. Webert — Nay
Nadarius E. Clark — Yea
Phil M. Hernandez — Yea
Rodney T. Willett — Yea
Tony O. Wilt — Yea

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Read third time and passed Senate (37-Y 3-N)

Passed 37 Yea · 3 Nay
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Unaffiliated 37300
Total 37300
% of votes cast 93%8%0%0%
How each member voted (40)
Member Party Vote
Aaron R. Rouse — Yea
Angelia Williams Graves — Yea
Barbara A. Favola — Yea
Bill DeSteph — Yea
Bryce E. Reeves — Yea
Carroll Foy, Jennifer D. — Yea
Christie New Craig — Yea
Christopher T. Head — Yea
Danica A. Roem — Yea
David R. Suetterlein — Yea
David W. Marsden — Yea
Ebbin, Adam P. — Yea
Emily M. Jordan — Yea
Glen H. Sturtevant, Jr. — Yea
Hashmi, Ghazala F. — Yea
J.D. "Danny" Diggs — Yea
Jennifer B. Boysko — Yea
Jeremy S. McPike — Yea
L. Louise Lucas — Yea
Lamont Bagby — Yea
Lashrecse D. Aird — Yea
Mamie E. Locke — Yea
Mark D. Obenshain — Nay
Mark J. Peake — Yea
McGuire, John J., III — Nay
R. Creigh Deeds — Yea
Richard H. Stuart — Yea
Russet Perry — Yea
Ryan T. McDougle — Yea
Saddam Azlan Salim — Yea
Schuyler T. VanValkenburg — Yea
Scott A. Surovell — Yea
Stella G. Pekarsky — Yea
Subramanyam, Suhas — Yea
T. Travis Hackworth — Yea
Tammy Brankley Mulchi — Yea
Tara A. Durant — Yea
Timmy French — Yea
Todd E. Pillion — Yea
William M. Stanley, Jr. — Nay

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Constitutional reading dispensed (40-Y 0-N)

Passed 40 Yea · 0 Nay
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Unaffiliated 40000
Total 40000
% of votes cast 100%0%0%0%
How each member voted (40)
Member Party Vote
Aaron R. Rouse — Yea
Angelia Williams Graves — Yea
Barbara A. Favola — Yea
Bill DeSteph — Yea
Bryce E. Reeves — Yea
Carroll Foy, Jennifer D. — Yea
Christie New Craig — Yea
Christopher T. Head — Yea
Danica A. Roem — Yea
David R. Suetterlein — Yea
David W. Marsden — Yea
Ebbin, Adam P. — Yea
Emily M. Jordan — Yea
Glen H. Sturtevant, Jr. — Yea
Hashmi, Ghazala F. — Yea
J.D. "Danny" Diggs — Yea
Jennifer B. Boysko — Yea
Jeremy S. McPike — Yea
L. Louise Lucas — Yea
Lamont Bagby — Yea
Lashrecse D. Aird — Yea
Mamie E. Locke — Yea
Mark D. Obenshain — Yea
Mark J. Peake — Yea
McGuire, John J., III — Yea
R. Creigh Deeds — Yea
Richard H. Stuart — Yea
Russet Perry — Yea
Ryan T. McDougle — Yea
Saddam Azlan Salim — Yea
Schuyler T. VanValkenburg — Yea
Scott A. Surovell — Yea
Stella G. Pekarsky — Yea
Subramanyam, Suhas — Yea
T. Travis Hackworth — Yea
Tammy Brankley Mulchi — Yea
Tara A. Durant — Yea
Timmy French — Yea
Todd E. Pillion — Yea
William M. Stanley, Jr. — Yea

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Reported from Finance and Appropriations with substitute (15-Y 0-N)

Passed 15 Yea · 0 Nay
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Unaffiliated 15000
Total 15000
% of votes cast 100%0%0%0%
How each member voted (15)
Member Party Vote
Barbara A. Favola — Yea
Bryce E. Reeves — Yea
David W. Marsden — Yea
Ebbin, Adam P. — Yea
Hashmi, Ghazala F. — Yea
Jennifer B. Boysko — Yea
Jeremy S. McPike — Yea
L. Louise Lucas — Yea
Mamie E. Locke — Yea
Mark D. Obenshain — Yea
R. Creigh Deeds — Yea
Richard H. Stuart — Yea
Ryan T. McDougle — Yea
Scott A. Surovell — Yea
Todd E. Pillion — Yea

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Reported from Agriculture, Conservation and Natural Resources with amendment (10-Y 1-N)

Passed 10 Yea · 1 Nay · 3 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Unaffiliated 10103
Total 10103
% of votes cast 71%7%0%21%
How each member voted (14)
Member Party Vote
Angelia Williams Graves — Yea
Barbara A. Favola — Yea
Danica A. Roem — Yea
David R. Suetterlein — Not Voting
David W. Marsden — Yea
Hashmi, Ghazala F. — Yea
Mark D. Obenshain — Not Voting
Richard H. Stuart — Not Voting
Russet Perry — Yea
Saddam Azlan Salim — Yea
Stella G. Pekarsky — Yea
T. Travis Hackworth — Yea
Timmy French — Yea
William M. Stanley, Jr. — Nay

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What does SB 306 do?
Invasive plant species; retail sales; civil penalty. Requires, for the retail sale of any invasive plant species for outdoor use on a list established by the Department of Conservation and Recreation, a retail establishment to post in a conspicuous manner on the property located in proximity to each invasive plant display signage identifying such plant as invasive, educating consumers regarding invasive plant species, and encouraging consumers to ask about alternatives. The bill requires the Commissioner of Agriculture and Consumer Services to designate the format, size, and content of such signage no later than October 1, 2024, and requires the Commissioner to issue a stop sale order and mark or tag a plant in a conspicuous manner when an invasive plant is for sale at a retail establishment without appropriate signage. In such case, the bill requires the Commissioner to give written notice of a finding made to the owner, tenant, or person in charge of such retail establishment and requires the stop sale order issued to remain in effect until the required signage is posted. Any retail establishment that violates the provisions of the bill is subject to a civil penalty not to exceed $500. This bill is identical to HB 47.
Who sponsors SB 306?
SB 306 is sponsored by Saddam Azlan Salim, Jennifer B. Boysko, and Holly M. Seibold.
What is the current status of SB 306?
This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced January 09, 2024. Enacted.
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