Virginia · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
SB 155: Brown-belted bumblebee (Bombus griseocollis); designating as the official state native pollinator.
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- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
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Plain-language summary
SB 155 is a bill introduced in the Virginia Senate on January 7, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Brown-belted bumblebee (Bombus griseocollis); designating as the official state native pollinator. Primary sponsor: Mark Peake (Republican). Most recent recorded action (March 6, 2026): Continued to next session in Rules (Voice Vote).
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Official emblems and designations; state native pollinator; brown-belted bumblebee. Designates the brown-belted bumblebee (Bombus griseocollis) as the official state native pollinator.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mark Peake | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 8 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Continued to next session in Rules (Voice Vote)
- Subcommittee recommends continuing to (Voice Vote)
- Assigned HRUL sub: Studies Subcommittee
- Referred to Committee on Rules
- Read first time
- Placed on Calendar
- Read third time and passed Senate (36-Y 2-N 0-A)
- Engrossed by Senate
- Read second time
- Engrossed by Senate (Voice Vote)
- Passed by for the day
- Passed by for the day (Voice Vote)
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