STATE BILLVA HB 291PASSED

Fishing tackle recycling and disposal; educational webpage.

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.

Status: Passed; Signed or otherwise enacted
Status date: Apr 8, 2026; 218 days ago
Current chamber: House of Delegates
Session: 2026 Regular Session

VA HB 291 · PassedApr 8

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Bill details

Last action: Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0379) · Apr 8, 2026

Bill history

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Apr 8, 2026Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0379)

Apr 8, 2026Approved by Governor-Chapter 379 (effective 7/1/2026)

Mar 25, 2026Governor's Action Deadline 11:59 p.m., April 13, 2026

Mar 25, 2026Enrolled Bill communicated to Governor on March 25, 2026House

Mar 16, 2026Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (HB291)House

Mar 14, 2026Signed by PresidentSenate

Mar 14, 2026Signed by SpeakerHouse

Mar 14, 2026Bill text as passed House and Senate (HB291ER)House

Show 22 earlier actions

Mar 14, 2026EnrolledHouse

Mar 9, 2026Passed Senate (36-Y 3-N 0-A)Senate

Mar 9, 2026Read third timeSenate

Mar 6, 2026Passed by for the day Block Vote (Voice Vote)Senate

Mar 5, 2026Passed by for the day Block Vote (Voice Vote)Senate

Mar 5, 2026Constitutional reading dispensed Block Vote (on 2nd reading) (39-Y 0-N 0-A)Senate

Mar 5, 2026Rules suspendedSenate

Mar 3, 2026Reported from Agriculture, Conservation and Natural Resources (13-Y 2-N)Senate

Feb 4, 2026Referred to Committee on Agriculture, Conservation and Natural ResourcesSenate

Feb 4, 2026Constitutional reading dispensed (on 1st reading)Senate

Feb 3, 2026Read third time and passed House (74-Y 24-N 0-A)House

Feb 2, 2026Engrossed by House - committee substituteHouse

Feb 2, 2026committee substitute agreed toHouse

Feb 2, 2026Read second timeHouse

Jan 30, 2026Read first timeHouse

Jan 28, 2026Committee substitute printed 26105895D-H1House

Jan 28, 2026Reported from Agriculture, Chesapeake and Natural Resources with substitute (19-Y 3-N)House

Jan 21, 2026House subcommittee offeredHouse

Jan 21, 2026Subcommittee recommends reporting with substitute (10-Y 0-N)House

Jan 19, 2026Assigned HACNR sub: Natural ResourcesHouse

Jan 9, 2026Referred to Committee on Agriculture, Chesapeake and Natural ResourcesHouse

Jan 9, 2026Prefiled and ordered printed; Offered 01-14-2026 26102131DHouse

Recorded votes

Subcommittee recommends reporting with amendment(s)Jan 21, 2026 · House · 1 yea · 0 nayPassed

Reported from Agriculture, Chesapeake and Natural Resources with substitute (19-Y 3-N)Jan 28, 2026 · House · 19 yea · 3 nayPassed

Read third time and passed House (74-Y 24-N 0-A)Feb 3, 2026 · House · 74 yea · 24 nayPassed

Reported from Agriculture, Conservation and Natural Resources (13-Y 2-N)Mar 3, 2026 · Senate · 13 yea · 2 nayPassed

Constitutional reading dispensed Block Vote (on 2nd reading) (39-Y 0-N 0-A)Mar 5, 2026 · Senate · 39 yea · 0 nayPassed

Passed Senate (36-Y 3-N 0-A)Mar 9, 2026 · Senate · 36 yea · 3 nayPassed

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