Virginia 2020 Regular Session Status: In Committee

HB 79 — Menhaden; VMRC to adopt regulations for managing the Commonwealth's fishery.

Last action — Incorporated by Agriculture, Chesapeake and Natural Resources (HB1448-Plum)

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    Introduced
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    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed House of Delegates
  4. 4
    Passed Senate
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill died with 2020 Regular Session. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.

This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis. It would have to be reintroduced in the current session to move again.

Summary

Management of the menhaden fishery. Requires the Virginia Marine Resources Commission (the Commission) to adopt regulations to implement the Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission's Interstate Fishery Management Plan for Atlantic Menhaden and authorizes the Commission to adopt regulations for managing the Commonwealth's menhaden fishery. The bill also requires that any moratorium on the fishery be subject to legislative review. The bill repeals several Code sections relating to quotas, allocation of allowable landings, and administrative procedures that will be included in a regulatory framework for managing the fishery. This bill was incorporated into HB 1448.

Bill Text

  • Impact statement from DPB (HB79) View text Current html December 09, 2019

Action History

  1. Incorporated by Agriculture, Chesapeake and Natural Resources (HB1448-Plum)

  2. Impact statement from DPB (HB79)

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

  4. Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/08/20 20101231D

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Frequently asked questions

What does HB 79 do?
Management of the menhaden fishery. Requires the Virginia Marine Resources Commission (the Commission) to adopt regulations to implement the Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission's Interstate Fishery Management Plan for Atlantic Menhaden and authorizes the Commission to adopt regulations for managing the Commonwealth's menhaden fishery. The bill also requires that any moratorium on the fishery be subject to legislative review. The bill repeals several Code sections relating to quotas, allocation of allowable landings, and administrative procedures that will be included in a regulatory framework for managing the fishery. This bill was incorporated into HB 1448.
Who sponsors HB 79?
HB 79 is sponsored by Barry D. Knight.
What is the current status of HB 79?
This bill died with 2020 Regular Session. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
Where can I track HB 79?
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