House Joint Resolution 150, sponsored by Doggett, urges the University of Tennessee Institute of Agriculture to conduct a comprehensive economic study on the impact of Bradford pear trees on agriculture and forestry in Tennessee. The resolution highlights the history of the Bradford pear, its introduction to the U.S. for disease resistance, and its subsequent popularity as an ornamental tree. However, it notes that the tree has become invasive, cross-pollinating and producing fruit that is dispersed by birds, leading to dense thickets that outcompete native plants. The resolution also points out the hazards posed by the tree's thorns, weak structure, and foul odor, as well as the challenges of controlling its spread through chemical means.

The resolution calls for collaboration between the University of Tennessee Institute of Agriculture and various state departments, including Agriculture, Environment and Conservation, Transportation, and the Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency. It mandates that the findings of the study be reported to the General Assembly by April 30, 2026, and requires that certified copies of the resolution be sent to relevant officials within the University and state agencies.