SJ 278 Virginia Senate · 2025 Regular Session

Native Plant Month.

This bill designates April of 2025 and each subsequent year as "Native Plant Month" in Virginia. It does not create new regulations, funding, or obligations - it is a symbolic recognition to raise awareness about native plants. The bill directly affects Virginia residents by formally acknowledging this month for educational and community activities related to native flora. It has passed both chambers of the Virginia General Assembly and awaits the governor's signature.

Bill status passed 4 of 5 stages cleared

Introduction

Jan 2025

Committee Review

Feb 2025

Senate Passage

Feb 2025

House of Delegates Passage

Feb 2025

Governor

Introduced Jan 15, 2025 Last action Feb 20, 2025

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What changed between versions

Introduced → Enrolled · 3 edits

MINOR

The bill transitioned from an introduced draft to its enrolled final version, primarily involving formatting and layout adjustments rather than substantive policy changes. The core legislative intent remains unchanged: designating April as Native Plant Month in Virginia to promote awareness of native plant benefits for ecosystems and wildlife.

TECHNICAL

Layout and formatting adjustments including spacing, alignment, and text positioning to meet enrolled bill standards

Addition of official bill identifiers (25103922D, SJ278ER) and session information in enrolled format

Inclusion of passage dates showing Senate approval on January 29, 2025 and House approval on February 20, 2025

Floor votes · Senate Jan 27, 2025 · House of Delegates Feb 20, 2025

How they voted

38–0

Passed · 2 other

Total votes 40

Jan 27, 2025

D Democratic21

20 Yea 1

95% Yea

R Republican19

18 Yea 1

94% Yea

Vote distribution

All Yea All Nay Mixed No data

Full legislative history

Actions timeline

Total actions

Key actions

Committee

Feb 20, 2025

Upper · Passed

Bill text as passed Senate and House (SJ278ER)

upper

Feb 17, 2025

Lower · Passed

Reported from Rules (18-Y 0-N)

lower

Feb 5, 2025

Committee

Referred to Committee on Rules

lower

Jan 29, 2025

Upper · Passed

Agreed to by Senate by voice vote

upper

Jan 27, 2025

Upper · Passed

Passed by for the day

upper

Jan 24, 2025

Upper · Passed

Reported from Rules (Voice Vote)

upper

Jan 15, 2025

Committee

Referred to Committee on Rules

upper

Jan 15, 2025

Introduced

Presented and ordered printed 25103922D

upper

1 primary · 0 co-sponsors