AN ACT relating to the state tree.

HB 638 amends Kentucky law to officially designate the Kentucky coffeetree as a state tree alongside the existing tulip poplar. The bill adds the coffeetree to KRS 2.095, making both trees symbolic representations of Kentucky. This is a purely ceremonial change with no policy or funding impact, affecting only the state's official symbols. The bill does not alter any laws or regulations but updates the state's formal designation of its tree emblem. It is currently in the early stages of the legislative process.