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HB 152 VA
Introduced

Little bluestem (Schizachyrium scoparium); designating as the official state grass.

VA · session 2027 · Assembly / House · bill

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Introduced Jan 5, 2026

Latest action (Jul 21, 2026) Continued from last session

Summary

Virginia House Bill 152 would designate little bluestem as Virginia's official state grass. The bill would amend the Virginia Code to establish this designation among the state's official emblems and symbols.

AI-generated plain-language summary of the bill (from the OpenStates abstract — no full text available yet) — neutral, and may be imperfect.

Official abstract

A BILL to amend and reenact § 1-510 of the Code of Virginia, relating to official emblems and designations; state grass; little bluestem.

Sponsor (1)

Action history (6)

  1. Jan 5, 2026 Prefiled and ordered printed; Offered 01-14-2026 26101773D · lower
  2. Jan 5, 2026 Referred to Committee on Rules · lower
  3. Jan 30, 2026 Assigned HRUL sub: Studies Subcommittee · lower
  4. Feb 2, 2026 Subcommittee recommends continuing to (Voice Vote) · lower
  5. Feb 6, 2026 Continued to next session in Rules (Voice Vote) · lower
  6. Jul 21, 2026 Continued from last session · lower

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