SB166Introduced in the Senate
Shellfish Aquaculture - Penalties - Suspension or Revocation of Permit or Registration Card
Introduced by Jack Bailey, District 29
What does this bill do?
Plain-English breakdown
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Official description
Authorizing the suspension or revocation of a shellfish aquaculture harvester permit or shellfish aquaculture harvester registration card for certain violations; prohibiting a person whose permit or registration card has been suspended or revoked in accordance with the Act from engaging or working in any aquaculture activity during the suspension or revocation; authorizing a certain leaseholder and the Department of Natural Resources to complete a certain process to remove gear or transfer a shellfish aquaculture lease; etc.
Where it stands
Approved by the Governor - Chapter 305
April 28, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
House of Delegates votes
1 recorded vote · each counted separately
Senate votes
1 recorded vote · each counted separately
House of DelegatesStage: Third Reading Passed · April 8, 2026
134
Yes
0
No
7
Absent or Not Voting
141 delegates recorded in this House of Delegates vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
See how each delegate voted
| Delegate | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Jason Buckel | 1 | Yes |
| Terry Baker | 1 | Yes |
| Jim Hinebaugh | 1 | Yes |
| William Wivell | 2 | Yes |
| William Valentine | 2 | Yes |
| Matthew Schindler | 2 | Yes |
| Ken Kerr | 3 | Yes |
| Kris Fair | 3 | Yes |
| Karen Simpson | 3 | Yes |
| Barrie Ciliberti | 4 | Yes |
Bill history
Pre-filed
First Reading Education, Energy, and the Environment
Hearing 2/03 at 1:00 p.m.
Favorable with Amendments Report by Education, Energy, and the Environment
Favorable with Amendments {633824/1 Adopted
Second Reading Passed with Amendments
Third Reading Passed (45-0)
Referred Environment and Transportation
Hearing 4/01 at 1:00 p.m.
Favorable Report by Environment and Transportation
Favorable Adopted Second Reading Passed
Third Reading Passed (134-0)
Returned Passed
Approved by the Governor - Chapter 305
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