Virginia 2027 Regular Session Status: Passed Senate

SB 155 — Brown-belted bumblebee (Bombus griseocollis); designating as the official state native pollinator.

Last action — Continued from last session

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  1. ✓
    Introduced
  2. ✓
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed Senate
  4. 4
    Passed House of Delegates
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill has passed the Senate. Introduced January 07, 2026. It now moves to the second chamber.

Next likely step: consideration and a floor vote in the House of Delegates.

Prognosis

Stalled 26% · moderate confidence

Where this bill stands today.

Odds of enactment

High

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  • Passed Senate

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 1 sponsor

    1 primary, 0 co-sponsors signed on.

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In plain language

Designates the brown-belted bumblebee as the official state native pollinator.

This bill officially designates the brown-belted bumblebee, known scientifically as Bombus griseocollis, as the state’s native pollinator. This designation highlights the importance of pollinators in the ecosystem.

Summary

Official emblems and designations; state native pollinator; brown-belted bumblebee. Designates the brown-belted bumblebee (Bombus griseocollis) as the official state native pollinator.

Bill Text

Action History

  1. Continued from last session

  2. Continued to next session in Rules (Voice Vote)

  3. Subcommittee recommends continuing to (Voice Vote)

  4. Assigned HRUL sub: Studies Subcommittee

  5. Referred to Committee on Rules

  6. Read first time

  7. Placed on Calendar

  8. Read third time and passed Senate (36-Y 2-N 0-A)

  9. Engrossed by Senate

  10. Read second time

  11. Engrossed by Senate (Voice Vote)

  12. Passed by for the day

  13. Passed by for the day (Voice Vote)

  14. Constitutional reading dispensed (on 1st reading) (39-Y 0-N 0-A)

  15. Rules suspended

  16. Reported from General Laws and Technology (11-Y 0-N 4-A)

  17. Referred to Committee on General Laws and Technology

  18. Prefiled and ordered printed; Offered 01-14-2026 26102697D

Sponsors

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 147 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (147)

147 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Frequently asked questions

What does SB 155 do?
Official emblems and designations; state native pollinator; brown-belted bumblebee. Designates the brown-belted bumblebee (Bombus griseocollis) as the official state native pollinator.
Who sponsors SB 155?
SB 155 is sponsored by Mark J. Peake.
What is the current status of SB 155?
This bill has passed the Senate. Introduced January 07, 2026. It now moves to the second chamber.
Where can I track SB 155?
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