HB2596Introduced in the House
Relating To Plants.
Introduced by Matthias Kusch, District 1
What does this bill do?
Plain-English breakdown
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Official description
Requires persons who sell or offer plants for sale at retail to provide information on the risk of invasiveness of the plant species. Requires the Invasive Species Council to develop a labeling system for plants that displays the plants' weed risk assessments. Establishes fines for violations. Effective 1/1/2027.
Where it stands
The committee(s) on AGR recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.
February 6, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
No recorded vote is available for this bill yet.
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Bill history
Introduced and Pass First Reading.
Referred to AGR, CPC, JHA, referral sheet 6
Bill scheduled to be heard by AGR on Wednesday, 02-04-26 9:00AM in House conference room 325 VIA VIDEOCONFERENCE.
The committee(s) on AGR recommend(s) that the measure be deferred until 02-06-26 9:01AM.
Bill scheduled for decision making on Friday, 02-06-26 9:01AM in conference room 325 VIA VIDEOCONFERENCE.
The committee(s) on AGR recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.
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