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HB 5426

West Virginia House•Introduced

Summary

HB 5426, to add the Bradford Peat Pear (Pyrus calleryana) to the noxious weeds list, was introduced in the House on Feb 10, 2026 by Rep. Denny Canterbury (R) with 6 co-sponsors. It was referred to Government Organization, and last saw action on Feb 10, 2026: To House Government Organization.

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HB 5426 has 6 co-sponsors.

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WEST VIRGINIA LEGISLATURE
2026 REGULAR SESSION
Introduced
House Bill 5426
By Delegates Canterbury, Cooper, Hanshaw (Mr. Speaker), Heckert, Williams, Anderson, and G. Howell
[Introduced February 10, 2026; referred to the Committee on Government Organization]
A BILL to amend the Code of West Virginia, 1931, as amended, by adding a new section, designated §19-12D-13, relating to designating the Bradford Peat Pear (Pyrus calleryana) to be a noxious weed.
Be it enacted by the Legislature of West Virginia:
		ARTICLE 12D. WEST VIRGINIA NOXIOUS WEED ACT.
		§19-12D-13. Bradford Peat Pear.
		The Pyrus Calleryana, including all cultivars such as, but not limited to. Bradford Peat Pear,is a detriment to agriculture in West Virginia and is hereby declared to be a noxious weed.
NOTE: The purpose of this bill is to designate the Bradford Peat Pear (Pyrus calleryana) to be a noxious weed.
Strike-throughs indicate language that would be stricken from a heading or the present law and underscoring indicates new language that would be added.
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The purpose of this bill is to designate the Bradford Peat Pear (Pyrus calleryana) to be a noxious weed.

Sponsors

Rep. Denny Canterbury (R) sponsors HB 5426, and 6 members have co-sponsored it.

Committees

HB 5426 went before 1 committee: Government Organization.

Government Organization
Government Organization
Referred to · Feb 10, 2026 · 206 Bills

History

HB 5426 has taken 4 actions since Feb 10, 2026.

ChamberAction
Feb 10, 2026
House
Filed for introduction
Feb 10, 2026
House
To Government Organization
Feb 10, 2026
House
Introduced in House
Feb 10, 2026
House
To House Government Organization

Votes

HB 5426 has not gone to a roll call.

Source: wvlegislature.gov · legiscan.com