SB461Introduced in the Senate
Commercial electrofishing; MRC to temporarily prohibit in portions of Rappahannock River, report.
Introduced by Richard Stuart, District 25
What does this bill do?
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Official description
Marine Resources Commission; prohibition of commercial electrofishing in the Rappahannock River; report. Directs the Marine Resources Commission to temporarily prohibit commercial electrofishing in the portion of the Rappahannock River north of the Downing Bridge in Tappahannock until January 1, 2027, and to examine the practice of commercial electrofishing in the waters of the Commonwealth and submit a report of its findings and recommendations to the Chairs of the House Committee on Agriculture, Chesapeake and Natural Resources and the Senate Committee on Agriculture, Conservation and Natural Resources no later than January 1, 2027.
Where it stands
Tabled in Agriculture, Chesapeake and Natural Resources (15-Y 7-N)
February 25, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
House of Delegates votes
1 recorded vote · each counted separately
Senate votes
3 recorded votes · each counted separately
House of DelegatesStage: Tabled in Agriculture, Chesapeake and Natural Resources (15-Y 7-N) · February 25, 2026
15
Yes
7
No
0
Absent or Not Voting
22 delegates recorded in this House of Delegates 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 delegate voted
| Delegate | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Alfonso Lopez | 3 | Yes |
| Charniele Herring | 4 | Yes |
| Paul Krizek | 16 | Yes |
| Kathy Tran | 18 | Yes |
| Marty Martinez | 29 | Yes |
| John Chilton McAuliff | 30 | Yes |
| Tony Wilt | 34 | No |
| Lily Franklin | 41 | Yes |
| Thomas Wright | 50 | No |
| Amy Laufer | 55 | Yes |
Bill history
Prefiled and ordered printed; Offered 01-14-2026 26100334D
Referred to Committee on Agriculture, Conservation and Natural Resources
Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (SB461)
Reported from Agriculture, Conservation and Natural Resources with substitute (10-Y 2-N 2-A)
Senate committee offered
Rules suspended
Constitutional reading dispensed Block Vote (on 1st reading) (40-Y 0-N 0-A)
Passed by for the day (Voice Vote)
Committee substitute printed 26107161D-S1
Read second time
Agriculture, Conservation and Natural Resources Substitute agreed to
Engrossed by Senate - committee substitute (Voice Vote)
Read third time and passed Senate (32-Y 8-N 0-A)
Placed on Calendar
Read first time
Referred to Committee on Agriculture, Chesapeake and Natural Resources
Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (SB461)
Tabled in Agriculture, Chesapeake and Natural Resources (15-Y 7-N)
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