HB1066Introduced in the House of Delegates
Middle Peninsula Chesapeake Bay Public Access Authority; expands powers, commercial fishing pier.
Introduced by Keith Hodges, District 68
What does this bill do?
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Official description
Middle Peninsula Chesapeake Bay Public Access Authority; powers; commercial fishing pier. Expands the powers of the Middle Peninsula Chesapeake Bay Public Access Authority to allow the Authority to construct, maintain, and operate a commercial fishing pier, defined in the bill, whose primary purpose is to allow fishing by the public. The bill exempts such a pier from certain licensing and reporting requirements for commercial fishing piers.
Where it stands
Left in Committee Agriculture Chesapeake and Natural Resources
February 18, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
House of DelegatesStage: Subcommittee recommends laying on the table (7-Y 3-N) · January 26, 2026
7
Yes
3
No
0
Absent or Not Voting
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See how each delegate voted
| Delegate | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Charniele Herring | 4 | Yes |
| Paul Krizek | 16 | No |
| Amy Laufer | 55 | Yes |
| Michael Webert | 61 | No |
| Shelly Simonds | 70 | Yes |
| Lee Ware | 72 | No |
| Kimberly Pope Adams | 82 | Yes |
| Nadarius Clark | 84 | Yes |
| Phil Hernandez | 94 | Yes |
| Robert Bloxom | 100 | Yes |
Bill history
Prefiled and ordered printed; Offered 01-14-2026 26103670D
Referred to Committee on Agriculture, Chesapeake and Natural Resources
Assigned HACNR sub: Chesapeake
Subcommittee recommends laying on the table (7-Y 3-N)
Left in Committee Agriculture Chesapeake and Natural Resources
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