HB388Introduced in the House of Delegates
Powers of service districts; control of invasive plant species.
Introduced by Katrina Callsen, District 54
What does this bill do?
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Official description
Powers of service districts; control of invasive plant species. Allows a service district created within a locality to control the spread of any plant that is identified on the list of invasive plant species established by the Department of Conservation and Recreation. This bill is identical to SB 89.
Where it stands
Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0129)
April 6, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
House of Delegates votes
4 recorded votes · each counted separately
Senate votes
3 recorded votes · each counted separately
House of DelegatesStage: Senate substitute agreed to by House (91-Y 5-N 0-A) · February 27, 2026
91
Yes
5
No
3
Absent or Not Voting
99 delegates recorded in this House of Delegates vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
What do people think?
Citizen Voice
How would you vote on this bill?
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See how each delegate voted
| Delegate | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Patrick Hope | 1 | Yes |
| Adele McClure | 2 | Yes |
| Alfonso Lopez | 3 | Yes |
| Charniele Herring | 4 | Yes |
| Kirk McPike | 5 | Yes |
| Richard Sullivan | 6 | Yes |
| Karen Keys-Gamarra | 7 | Yes |
| Irene Shin | 8 | Yes |
| Karrie Delaney | 9 | Yes |
| Dan Helmer | 10 | Yes |
Bill history
Prefiled and ordered printed; Offered 01-14-2026 26104779D
Referred to Committee on Counties, Cities and Towns
Assigned HCCT sub: Subcommittee #1
House subcommittee offered
Subcommittee recommends reporting with amendment(s) (7-Y 0-N)
Reported from Counties, Cities and Towns with amendment(s) (20-Y 1-N)
Read first time
Read second time
committee amendment agreed to
Engrossed by House as amended
Read third time and passed House (90-Y 8-N 0-A)
Constitutional reading dispensed (on 1st reading)
Referred to Committee on Local Government
Reported from Local Government with substitute (15-Y 0-N)
Committee substitute printed 26108412D-S1
Rules suspended
Constitutional reading dispensed (on 2nd reading) (39-Y 0-N 0-A)
Passed by for the day (Voice Vote)
Read third time
Local Government Substitute agreed to
Engrossed by Senate - committee substitute
Passed Senate Block Vote (40-Y 0-N 0-A)
Senate substitute agreed to by House (91-Y 5-N 0-A)
Enrolled
Bill text as passed House and Senate (HB388ER)
Signed by Speaker
Signed by President
Enrolled Bill communicated to Governor on March 10, 2026
Governor's Action Deadline 11:59 p.m., April 13, 2026
Approved by Governor-Chapter 129 (effective 7/1/2026)
Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0129)
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