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HB291Introduced in the House of Delegates

Fishing tackle recycling and disposal; educational webpage.

Passed

Introduced by Jessica Anderson, District 71

What does this bill do?

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Official description

Department of Wildlife Resources; fishing tackle recycling and disposal; educational webpage. Directs the Department of Wildlife Resources to (i) develop, publish, and maintain a dedicated webpage on its website to educate the recreational fishing community and the general public about the importance of responsible recycling and disposal of fishing tackle, as defined in the bill, and (ii) periodically update such webpage to ensure that educational materials are current, relevant, and effective in promoting responsible fishing practices. The bill directs the Department to update the webpage at least every three years in consultation with relevant state agencies and stakeholders.

Where it stands

Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0379)

April 8, 2026

How did lawmakers vote?

House of Delegates votes

3 recorded votes · each counted separately

Senate votes

3 recorded votes · each counted separately

SenateStage: Passed Senate (36-Y 3-N 0-A) · March 9, 2026

36

Yes

3

No

1

Absent or Not Voting

40 senators recorded in this Senate vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.

What do people think?

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See how each senator voted

SenatorDistrictVote
Elizabeth Bennett-Parker5Yes
Michael Jones77Yes
Timmy French1Yes
Mark Obenshain2Yes
Chris Head3Yes
David Suetterlein4Absent
Travis Hackworth5Yes
Todd Pillion6Yes
William Stanley7Yes
Mark Peake8Yes

Bill history

  1. Prefiled and ordered printed; Offered 01-14-2026 26102131D

  2. Referred to Committee on Agriculture, Chesapeake and Natural Resources

  3. Assigned HACNR sub: Natural Resources

  4. Subcommittee recommends reporting with substitute (10-Y 0-N)

  5. House subcommittee offered

  6. Reported from Agriculture, Chesapeake and Natural Resources with substitute (19-Y 3-N)

  7. Committee substitute printed 26105895D-H1

  8. Read first time

  9. Read second time

  10. committee substitute agreed to

  11. Engrossed by House - committee substitute

  12. Read third time and passed House (74-Y 24-N 0-A)

  13. Constitutional reading dispensed (on 1st reading)

  14. Referred to Committee on Agriculture, Conservation and Natural Resources

  15. Reported from Agriculture, Conservation and Natural Resources (13-Y 2-N)

  16. Rules suspended

  17. Constitutional reading dispensed Block Vote (on 2nd reading) (39-Y 0-N 0-A)

  18. Passed by for the day Block Vote (Voice Vote)

  19. Passed by for the day Block Vote (Voice Vote)

  20. Read third time

  21. Passed Senate (36-Y 3-N 0-A)

  22. Enrolled

  23. Bill text as passed House and Senate (HB291ER)

  24. Signed by Speaker

  25. Signed by President

  26. Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (HB291)

  27. Enrolled Bill communicated to Governor on March 25, 2026

  28. Governor's Action Deadline 11:59 p.m., April 13, 2026

  29. Approved by Governor-Chapter 379 (effective 7/1/2026)

  30. Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0379)

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