Virginia 2023 Regular Session Status: Enacted

SB 997 — Oyster Replenishment Fund; oyster resource user fees to be credited to Fund.

Last action — Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0747)

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    Passed Senate
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    Passed House of Delegates
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    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced January 06, 2023. Enacted.

Signed by Governor Glenn Youngkin (Republican) on April 12, 2023.

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Advancing 38% · moderate confidence

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  • 1 sponsor

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Bill Text

What changed in the latest version

27 added · 27 removed

Plain-language change summary

The updated version of Bill SB 997 makes a small but significant adjustment regarding the Oyster Replenishment Fund in Virginia. It clarifies that the method for distributing funds for encouraging oyster shell donations will be determined by the Commission, potentially making the process more streamlined. Additionally, it ensures that the Commission may award grants specifically for these donations, which could incentivize more individuals to participate in replenishing oyster populations. These changes matter because they enhance the state's ability to support and grow its oyster population, benefiting the environment and local economies.

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VIRGINIA ACTS OF ASSEMBLY -- 2023 RECONVENED SESSION CHAPTER 747 An Act to amend and reenact § 28.2-542 of the Code of Virginia, relating to Oyster Replenishment Fund.
RECONVENED SESSION REENROLLED VIRGINIA ACTS OF ASSEMBLY –– CHAPTER R E An Fund.o amend and reenact § 28.2-542 of the Code of Virginia, relating to Oyster Replenishment E N [S 997] R Approved Be it enacted by the General Assembly of Virginia:
[S 997] Approved April 12, 2023 Be it enacted by the General Assembly of Virginia:
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§ 28.2-542.
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Oyster Replenishment Fund.
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(ii) for oyster shoals of the Commonwealth, with seed oysters, oyster shells, or other material that will catch, support, and grow oysters and oyster populations;
(ii) for oyster D shoals of the Commonwealth, with seed oysters, oyster shells, or other material that will catch, support, and grow oysters and oyster populations;
Expenditures and disbursements from the Fund shall be made by the State Treasurer on warrant of the Comptroller issued on vouchers signed by persons designated by the Commission.
Expenditures and disbursements from the Fund shall be made by the State Commission.n warrant of the Comptroller issued on vouchers signed by persons designated by the B.
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The method of distribution of funds available for the encouragement of oyster shell donatSons shall be determined by the Commission.
The method of distribution of funds available for the encouragement of oyster shell donations shall be determined by the Commission.
The Commission shall consider providing grants to any pe9son who donates oyster shells to an organization exempt from taxation under § 501(c)(3) of the Inte7nal amount equal to $4 per bushel of oyster shells, as described in § 28.2-526, donated during a calendar year but not to exceed an aggregate grant of $1,500 for all such donations made by such person during such year.
The Commission shall consider providing grants to any person who donates oyster shells to an organization exempt from taxation under § 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code that is engaged in oyster replenishment projects.
Such grants may be awarded in an amount equal to $4 per bushel of oyster shells, as described in § 28.2-526, donated during a calendar year but not to exceed an aggregate grant of $1,500 for all such donations made by such person during such year.
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Action History

  1. Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0747)

  2. Enacted, Chapter 747 (effective 7/1/23)

  3. Signed by Speaker as reenrolled

  4. Signed by President as reenrolled

  5. Reenrolled bill text (SB997ER2)

  6. Reenrolled

  7. Governor's recommendation adopted

  8. VOTE: Adoption (82-Y 11-N)

  9. House concurred in Governor's recommendation (82-Y 11-N)

  10. Senate concurred in Governor's recommendation (40-Y 0-N)

  11. Governor's substitute printed 23107684D-S2

  12. Governor's recommendation received by Senate

  13. Governor's Action Deadline 11:59 p.m., March 27, 2023

  14. Enrolled Bill Communicated to Governor on March 2, 2023

  15. Signed by President

  16. Signed by Speaker

  17. Impact statement from DPB (SB997ER)

  18. Bill text as passed Senate and House (SB997ER)

  19. Enrolled

  20. Title replaced 23106467D-H1

  21. House substitute with amendments agreed to by Senate (39-Y 1-N)

  22. VOTE: Passage (78-Y 18-N)

  23. Passed House with substitute with amendments (78-Y 18-N)

  24. Engrossed by House - committee substitute with amendments SB997H1

  25. Committee on Appropriations amendments agreed to

  26. Committee on Agriculture, Chesapeake and Natural Resources substitute agreed to 23106467D-H1

  27. Read third time

  28. Read second time

  29. Reported from Appropriations with amendment(s) (21-Y 0-N)

  30. Impact statement from DPB (SB997H1)

  31. Assigned App. sub: Commerce Agriculture & Natural Resources

  32. Referred to Committee on Appropriations

  33. Committee substitute printed 23106467D-H1

  34. Reported from Agriculture, Chesapeake and Natural Resources with substitute (21-Y 1-N)

  35. House committee, floor amendments and substitutes offered

  36. Impact statement from DPB (SB997S1)

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

  38. Read first time

  39. Placed on Calendar

  40. Passed Senate (40-Y 0-N)

  41. Constitutional reading dispensed (40-Y 0-N)

  42. Engrossed by Senate - committee substitute SB997S1

  43. Committee substitute agreed to 23105621D-S1

  44. Reading of substitute waived

  45. Read second time

  46. Constitutional reading dispensed (40-Y 0-N)

  47. Committee substitute printed 23105621D-S1

  48. Reported from Finance and Appropriations with substitute (15-Y 0-N)

  49. Senate committee, floor amendments and substitutes offered

  50. Impact statement from TAX (SB997)

  51. Rereferred to Finance and Appropriations

  52. Reported from Agriculture, Conservation and Natural Resources (15-Y 0-N)

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

  54. Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/11/23 23103089D

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 147 not signed on

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Not signed on (147)

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SB 997 is sponsored by Mason, T. Montgomery "Monty".
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This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced January 06, 2023. Enacted.
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