Virginia legislation · 2026 Regular Session
Virginia HR359: Commending the Louisa Extension Master Gardeners.
Status: Passed both chambers, April 24, 2026
What the bill says
From the enrolled text, April 24, 2026:
2026 SESSION HOUSE RESOLUTION NO. 359 Commending the Louisa Extension Master Gardeners. Agreed to by the House of Delegates, March 10, 2026 WHEREAS, in 2026, the Louisa Extension Master Gardeners is celebrating 30 years of service, education, and community engagement in Louisa County; and WHEREAS, as a program of the Virginia Cooperative Extension, the Louisa Extension Master Gardeners extends research-based horticultural knowledge to the public and empowers residents through educational programs and outreach; and WHEREAS, in 2025 alone, the members of the Louisa Extension Master Gardeners made 5,001 community contacts and contributed 4,869 volunteer hours, demonstrating their enduring commitment to service by providing expertise and hands-on support; and WHEREAS, the Louisa Extension Master Gardeners holds a weekly Plant Clinic at the Mineral Farmers Market, maintains a demonstration garden at the Virginia Cooperative Extension Office in Louisa, where members of the public can explore best practices in sustainable gardening, and hosts an Annual Garden Expo with Seed Share, a beloved winter tradition that averages 350 attendees, who meet to exchange seeds, gain advice, and prepare for the growing season ahead; and WHEREAS, the Louisa Extension Master Gardeners offers Backyard Gardening Seminars, allowing residents to receive practical guidance to help their home gardens thrive, and a Speaker's Bureau, which brings university-backed horticultural knowledge to the community; in addition, the organization provides learning …
Sponsors
- Amy Laufer (D, 55) · primary sponsor
- Hyland Fowler (R, 59)
Latest actions
- : Bill text as passed House (HR359ER)
- : Agreed to by House by voice vote
- : Engrossed by House
- : Presented and laid on Speaker's table 26109160D
Common questions
- What is HR359?
- HR359 is a bill in the Virginia Legislature (2026 Regular Session): Commending the Louisa Extension Master Gardeners.
- What is the status of HR359?
- Passed both chambers as of April 24, 2026. Latest action: Bill text as passed House (HR359ER) (April 24, 2026).
- Who sponsored HR359?
- Amy Laufer (D, 55), with 1 co-sponsor.
- Where is the official record for HR359?
- On the Virginia Legislature website: https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20261/HR359
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