PennsylvaniaPennsylvania would name Hemlock Varnish Shelf as state mushroom
If enacted, Pennsylvania would immediately recognize the Hemlock Varnish Shelf, Ganoderma tsugae, as the Commonwealth’s official state mushroom.
What it does
Pennsylvania would recognize the Hemlock Varnish Shelf, also called Ganoderma tsugae, as its official state mushroom if the measure becomes law.
Argument forNaming the mushroom may encourage public appreciation, education and study of fungi across Pennsylvania.
Argument againstBecause the measure only gives the mushroom an official title, its practical effects may be mostly symbolic.
More detail
Pennsylvania would designate the Hemlock Varnish Shelf as the official state mushroom. The designation would apply throughout the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. The designation would depend on the measure becoming law. The designation would take effect immediately if the measure becomes law.
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Where it stands
- Introduced
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became Law
Looking ahead
No hearings or votes scheduled.
History
- 2026
- Sep 8Laid on the tableLatest
- Sep 8Re-reported as committedMinor
- Jun 9Re-committed to RulesMinor
- Vote recorded Committee vote (Tourism, Recreation & Economic Development): Report Bill As Amended. Result: pass.Lower
- Vote recorded Committee vote (Tourism, Recreation & Economic Development): Adopt Amendment A03420. Result: pass.Lower
- Jun 9First considerationMinor
- Jun 9Reported as amendedMajor
- 2025
- Apr 1Referred to Tourism, Recreation & Economic DevelopmentIntroduced
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