The bad news is it passed. The good news is it was amended before it did.... the amendment at least keeps it from necessarily being the huge umbrella law extending to all non-native species. It could still hit us hard, but there's still hope.

I got this email from Delegate Bonnie Brown today after it went through:

Jeff,
The bill authorizes DNR to promulgate rules regarding the listing. That will provide for public input and participation during the process. And, public comment carries a lot of weight. Bonnie Brown
I've also heard from another delegate exactly what the USARK quote states: This period with the DNR and Dept of Agriculture will take between 14 and 16 months including the public comment period. For my wife and I, that means we have a year to find a house across the state line....